iPhone 17 Air: Apple’s Thinnest Model Yet at Just 6mm

TL;DR

• The iPhone 17 Air, with a 6.6-inch screen, may replace the Plus model in 2025.
• It could be around 6mm thick, making it thinner than the 6.9mm iPhone 6.
• The design will focus on its slimness, likely sacrificing some high-end features.

Apple is known for making its devices slimmer, leveraging its efficient silicon. Recently, it introduced the 5.1mm iPad Pro M4 and revamped its Macs following the Intel transition. The next redesign might be the iPhone, with rumors indicating the replacement of the Plus variant with the iPhone 17 Air, featuring a 6.6-inch display.

Apple analyst Jeff Pu supported reports suggesting the iPhone 17 Air could reach an ultra-slim thickness of 6mm, potentially becoming Apple’s thinnest smartphone, surpassing the iPhone 6’s 6.9mm design.

While the iPhone 17 Air may exhibit a sleek appearance, it seems it will not include the latest advanced features. Leaks suggest it might have a single 48MP rear camera instead of a dual or Pro setup and could utilize the standard A19 chipset instead of the A19 Pro designated for the 17 Pro and Pro Max models.

Ultimately, the iPhone 17 Air’s standout feature will be its design, rather than its technical specifications. Apple appears to be following a similar strategy for its potential future foldable phone.