Apple iPhone 17 ‘Air’: The thinnest iPhone ever revealed in major leak!

The upcoming iPhone lineup is set to see significant changes in the next few months. Alongside a new iPhone SE with Face ID, the iPhone 17 series will include a notably thinner model, dubbed the iPhone 17 Air. Recent reports have shed more light on this sleek new device.

Apple Event Highlights New iPhones, Watches, and AirPods The iPhone 17 Air is expected to be around 2 millimeters thinner than the current iPhone 16 Pro, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Gurman highlights a new in-house modem, which is expected to be featured in both the iPhone SE and the iPhone 17 Air. He states, "For now, the modem won’t be used in Apple’s higher-end products. It’s set to come to a new mid-tier iPhone later next year, code-named D23, that features a far-thinner design than current models. The chip will also start rolling out as early as 2025 in Apple’s lower-end iPads."

One of the main advantages of the new modem is its tighter integration with other in-house components, which means it requires less space and consumes less battery power. Gurman notes, "By using its own modem, Apple is able to create a smartphone that’s about 2 millimeters thinner than an iPhone 16 Pro, while still having room for the battery, display, and camera system. Over time, the shift could allow for other new designs, including foldable devices—a concept Apple continues to explore."

With the iPhone 16 Pro measuring 8.25mm thick, the iPhone 17 Air could be as thin as 6.25mm, making it the slimmest iPhone ever. This would be about 1.55mm thinner than both the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.

Potential Features of the iPhone 17 Air The iPhone 17 Air is rumored to feature a 6.6-inch display and a single rear camera, emphasizing its design-focused approach. Although the new modem is not as powerful as the one in the iPhone 16 Pro, capping out at download speeds of about 4 gigabits per second in lab tests, Gurman points out that real-world speeds for both types of modems are typically lower, meaning customers might not notice a significant difference in everyday use.

While this suggests that the iPhone 17 Air will prioritize design, it doesn't mean it will compromise on functionality. If these reports hold true, the iPhone 17 Air could be a game-changer for those who value both aesthetics and performance in their smartphones.