iPhone 17 Air design leaked: Is it slimmer than a pencil? Hands-on video shows sleek design
iPhone 17 Air rumours: The most recent iPhone 17 Air leak has the entire Apple enthusiast community in a frenzy. Many people are curious about what more surprises Apple has after seeing a purported hands-on video that gave us a look at the device's elegant design.
The iPhone 17 Air, one of the year's most anticipated smartphones, is projected to push the limits of design and innovation. We'll examine the design, features, and potential implications for Apple's devoted fan base as we delve into the most recent rumours and leaks surrounding this eagerly awaited gadget. Let's examine it more closely.
iPhone 17 Air expected launch timeline
It is expected that Apple will release its iPhone 17 series later this year; assuming Apple chooses to proceed with its traditional launch schedule, the expected debut might occur in September.
Apple iPhone 17 Air design leaks
According to a video uploaded by Unbox Therapy tech YouTuber Lewis Hilsenteger, the iPhone 17 Air is only 5.65mm. If this proves to be the case, the 17 Air would be even thinner than a regular wooden pencil, which has a diameter of about 6mm. According to earlier sources, the Air may be as thin as 5.5mm, although people who hold it in their hands are unlikely to notice this small difference.
He compares the iPhone 17 Air dummy to the iPhone 17 Pro Max model, which is roughly 8.75mm thick, and says the Air seems "futuristic," being nearly half as thick. Where as the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is 8.6mm thick as compared to iPhone 17 Air. While this design appears fairly significant, it will be fascinating to see how the phone will hold up in terms of durability.
There are trade-offs associated with this incredibly small physique. There are persistent rumours that Apple has reduced the number of rear cameras on the iPhone 17 Air to one. Although the precise performance figures are still unknown, there is also conjecture that the battery capacity will be lower than what we have observed in previous models.
iPhone 17 Air's expected price
Pricing has not yet been confirmed, but according to a rumour from Tom's Guide, Apple may maintain the beginning price near the existing iPhone 16 Plus, which sells for about $899 in the US and Rs 89,900 in India.
However, some sources suggest that the price may be higher, surpassing that of the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which presently retails for $1,199 in the US and Rs 1,44,900 in India.
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