Apple Prepares IPhone 17 Air, Here Are Some Of Its Mainstay Features

Apple will reportedly launch the iPhone 17 "Air" in 2025, marking the end of the iPhone era "Plus." This slimmer device will replace the less popular Plus series, similar to the removal of the "mini" model several years earlier. Although its name has not been confirmed, some sources call it the iPhone 17 "Water," inspired by the MacBook Air introduced in 2008.

According to reports from various analysts, the iPhone 17 Air will have a "far thinner" design than today's iPhone model. The phone is rumored to be using a lighter aluminum frame, in contrast to the Pro model that uses titanium. The internal production process calls this device a "D23" code, and is expected to bring a design update that is comparable to the large transformation of the iPhone X.

The device will have a screen size of about 6.6 inches according to analyst Jeff Pu, despite the small difference in screen size predictions of between 6.55 inches and 6.6 inches. The screen will be slightly smaller than the iPhone 16 Plus which has a 6.7-inch screen.

The iPhone 17 Air will bring ProMotion technology to all non-Pro models for the first time. With this technology, the screen can have a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, providing a more subtle visual experience when scrolling and watching videos.

In addition, ProMotion allows the screen to save power by lowering the refresh rate to 1Hz, which opens up opportunities for the screen feature to always be active (always-on display) which makes it easier for users to view widgets, notifications, and clocks on locked screens.

The iPhone 17 Air screen will also be equipped with an anti-reflective layer that is more scratch resistant. Apple is likely to use the glass technology developed by Corning, which is reportedly similar to the Gorilla Glass Armor on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Another big change is camera placement. According to a leak from a source close to Apple, the iPhone 17 Air will have a rear camera placed at the top, a position never used on an iPhone device before. This is similar to some Android phones like Google Pixel 8 Pro. In addition, this phone will only have one rear camera, not two or three like the previous models.

Front cameras also do not escape improvements. The entire iPhone 17 lineup is expected to be equipped with a 24-megapixel front camera, a significant increase from the 12-megapixel camera on the iPhone 14 and 15. This new camera will also have a six-element lens, which is capable of producing better photo and video quality, even when zoomed in or cut.

The iPhone 17 Air will be powered by the A19 chipset, which is most likely based on the 3nm manufacturing process of TSMC. This will promise increased performance and power efficiency compared to previous models. Additionally, the device is expected to have 8GB RAM, provide a stronger performance to handle heavy tasks and support Apple's on-device artificial intelligence.

Furthermore, there is speculation that the iPhone 17 Air could be one of the first phones to use Apple's own 5G modem, although there has been no official confirmation of this.

Preliminary reports suggest that the iPhone 17 Air will be priced higher than the current Pro Max model, which starts at $1,199. Although it won't have all the advanced features of the Pro model, its main appeal is a unique super thin design. This design is expected to attract the attention of consumers looking for slimmer and more stylish devices.

However, Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman warned that while the iPhone 17 Air is a major step towards a smaller and lighter design, Apple is likely to be able to combine Pro device power in this design around 2027.

The launch of the iPhone 17 Air is expected to occur in fall 2025, following Apple's annual release pattern. With various new design and technology updates, this device is expected to become one of the most anticipated products by technology enthusiasts and loyal Apple users.

The device is also expected to bring major changes to Apple's strategy, directing focus on lighter and more convenient devices to use, while maintaining the performance and quality that characterizes Apple's products.

Overall, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to be a revolution in the world of smartphones, with a combination of thin design, advanced technology, and attractive premium attraction for the global market.