What's special about the iPhone 17 Air?

The highlight of the new product launch on September 9 could be the iPhone 17 Air, the first phone to be given a suffix by Apple implying thinness and elegance.

The thinnest iPhone in history . The most prominent feature of the new product line is the super thin frame. Based on initial information, the iPhone 17 Air is about 5.5 mm thick, thinner than the Galaxy S25 Edge (5.8 mm). There is still no consensus on the thickness, but this number could fall between 5.44 mm or 5.5 mm. If that becomes true on September 9, the iPhone 17 Air will be thinner and lighter than its competitor from Samsung, and at the same time the thinnest iPhone ever released by Apple, thinner than the iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 (7.1 mm). Photo: Cid.

The battery may be small, but 12GB of RAM . Traditionally, Apple has limited the most powerful chips to the higher-end iPhone models, while the standard versions use older or less powerful processors. However, rumors about the iPhone 17 Air suggest that strategy is being adjusted. It is possible that this thin and light flagship could share the same chip core as the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, but with reduced graphics capabilities. Apple is also considering equipping the iPhone 17 series, including the Air model, with 12GB of RAM. This capacity is very suitable for Apple Intelligence and multitasking. The battery on the iPhone 17 Air is one of the most worrying points. Rumors say that the device will have a 2,900 mAh battery. Photo: Apple.

The only iPhone with a titanium frame . The iPhone 17 Air could be the only model in the iPhone 17 series to feature a titanium frame, while the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are expected to use aluminum. In a note to investors, analyst Jeff Pu highlighted the possibility. This is an unusual move considering Apple's push to bring titanium to its premium devices, starting with the iPhone 15 Pro. Photo: Phone Arena.

Beautiful with iOS 26. The iPhone 17 Air is expected to come with iOS 26, which Apple announced in June and is currently in public testing and will launch alongside the new iPhone lineup in September. The update introduces the new Liquid Glass design language, which offers a sleek and dynamic interface. While iOS 26 is available on the entire iPhone 17 lineup and older devices are also supported, the Liquid Glass language combined with the ultra-thin and lightweight design will make the iPhone 17 Air a more beautiful and attractive device. Photo: Apple.

Still affordable . Barring a $50 increase for the entire iPhone 17 lineup, the iPhone 17 Air could be priced the same as the current Plus model, which starts at $899. If the rumors are true, the iPhone 17 Air would start at $949. That’s close to the $999 price tag of the iPhone Pro models from previous years. However, since the $50 increase also applies to the iPhone 17 Pro, the Air would still be far from the Pro model, which starts at $1,049. Photo: Phone Arena.

An interesting camera design . The iPhone 17 Air is expected to have a rear camera, like the low-cost iPhone 16e, with a 48 MP main sensor. However, the camera cluster is designed in a bar shape, taking up most of the width, including the flash. This design is clearly different from the previous generation. The front camera is rumored to be upgraded to 24 MP, doubling the resolution, improving image quality as well as flexibility when cropping photos. A recent leak suggests that the selfie camera may be placed on the left side of the Dynamic Island, different from the right position on the remaining iPhone 17 models to match the thinner design of the Air. Photo: Phone Arena.

The return of the “edge case .” A recent report suggests that Apple may be testing an iPhone 4-style case for the Air that would accentuate the device’s thinness. The case Apple designed for the iPhone 4 only protected the side edges while leaving the back exposed. While it’s unclear whether Apple will release a similar case for the Air, the news of testing opens the door for this unique accessory.

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