iPhone 17 Air Price Leak: Expected cost, specs, thickness, and battery details revealed
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Apple is reportedly preparing to unveil its much-anticipated iPhone 17 series in September 2025, with a new addition making headlines: the iPhone 17 Air.Touted as the slimmest iPhone ever built, this model could redefine design standards for smartphones and may replace the current iPhone 16 Plus in the product lineup.According to industry leaks from the well-known source Yeux1122, the upcoming iPhone 17 Air will measure just 5.5 mm in thickness, surpassing the recently revealed Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, which stands at 5.8 mm, as mentioned in a report by Bizzbuz.This significant slimming down also comes with a reduced weight of approximately 145 grams, making it one of the lightest high-end smartphones on the market.While design aesthetics are expected to be a strong focus, the slim profile does come with trade-offs.The iPhone 17 Air specification includes a 2,800 mAh battery, smaller than the 3,900 mAh unit in its Samsung rival and notably lower than the 3,561 mAh battery in the iPhone 16.This has raised questions about the device's battery endurance, although Apple is reportedly introducing high-density battery technology to compensate.The iPhone 17 Air is rumoured to feature a 6.6-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate, offering a smoother and more responsive experience. Initial information also suggests the handset may opt for a minimalist design with a single rear camera, and it will be powered by Apple's upcoming A19 chip, promising top-tier performance and efficiency.As per Bloomberg's Apple expert Mark Gurman, battery life is expected to remain competitive, owing to internal engineering improvements and advanced battery components.The same technology is also said to be under development for Apple's future foldable devices.Reports from The Wall Street Journal indicate that Apple is preparing for a price revision across the iPhone 17 series, with the iPhone 17 Air price in the U.S. expected to start at $899.In other markets such as the UAE, pricing could begin at AED 3,799, while premium configurations like the Pro Max may surpass $2,300 internationally.Apple cites "major design upgrades" and "new features" as key reasons behind this pricing strategy, beyond global tariff pressures, as per a report by Bizzbuzz.The iPhone 17 Air is widely believed to be replacing the iPhone 16 Plus, offering a more refined and premium alternative in the mid-range segment.Meanwhile, Apple is also planning a major redesign for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max models, aligning with its broader effort to rejuvenate the lineup and keep pace with evolving consumer preferences.As anticipation builds ahead of the official launch event in September, the iPhone 17 Air appears set to play a central role in Apple's strategy to lead the next era of smartphone design.Final specifications and pricing will be confirmed at launch, but early signs suggest Apple is once again betting big on form and function.The iPhone 17 Air is an upcoming model in Apple's iPhone 17 series, expected to launch in September 2025. It is touted to be Apple's slimmest and lightest iPhone ever, potentially replacing the iPhone 16 Plus in the lineup.Industry leaks suggest the iPhone 17 Air will measure just 5.5 mm in thickness, making it thinner than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (5.8 mm) and the slimmest iPhone Apple has ever produced.
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