The latest images of the iPhone 17 Air.

Expected to launch in September, the iPhone 17 Air could become Apple's thinnest smartphone ever.

In a video posted on the Unbox Therapy channel on April 22nd, YouTuber Lewis Hilsenteger shared a series of alleged models of the ultra-thin iPhone 17, tentatively called the iPhone 17 Air. This device is expected to be launched by Apple later this year alongside the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max.

Based on rumors, the iPhone 17 Air could be 5.5-5.6 mm thick at its thinnest point, while the camera area might be thicker. If the rumors are accurate, this would be Apple's thinnest iPhone. For comparison, the iPhone 17 Pro is expected to be around 8.725 mm thick.

"It feels like it's from the future," Hilsenteger said, impressed by the slimness of the iPhone 17 Air, especially when compared to other iPhone 17 models.

While surprised by its thinness, Hilsenteger is concerned about the possibility of the device bending easily due to the minimalist casing. According to MacRumors , Apple may use a titanium-aluminum alloy to increase the rigidity of the iPhone 17 Air.

Apple experienced a similar issue in 2014 with the "bendgate" problem, where the iPhone 6 Plus was prone to bending when placed in a trouser pocket. Many people are worried that the iPhone 17 Air could face a similar problem if its casing isn't rigid enough.

Additionally, the iPhone 17 Air's screen size could be around 6.6 inches. Initially, MacRumors reported that Apple wanted to use a 6.9-inch screen similar to the iPhone 17 Pro Max, but later decided to reduce the screen size to avoid warping issues.

Despite its slim design, the iPhone 17 Air is rumored to still feature MagSafe magnetic charging, unlike the iPhone 16e which was omitted. Hilsenteger also questioned the battery life of the iPhone 17 Air due to its extremely thin design.

Based on rumors, Apple may cut back on some features, such as a single-lens rear camera, to make room for the battery. Back in March, Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman said that Apple's development team had to change the screen design, semiconductor components, and software to optimize energy efficiency.

Additionally, the iPhone 17 Air may use the standard A19 chip and the C1 modem for software-based power optimization. Since its appearance on the iPhone 16e, initial reviews have shown that the C1's speed is not significantly different from Qualcomm modems, but it consumes less power. However, the chip does not yet support the high-speed 5G mmWave band.

Source: https://znews.vn/hinh-anh-moi-nhat-cua-iphone-17-air-post1548153.html