iPhone 17 Air issues to address

However, there are still doubts about the success of the iPhone 17 Air based on recent rumors.

Apple has had many bending problems

Apple has had a rocky road when it comes to the durability of its thin devices. A decade ago, the company was heavily criticized when the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, especially the latter, were found to be prone to bending. Many users accidentally bent their phones just by sitting down with them in their pockets, causing major frustration for a product that costs hundreds of dollars. Legal documents later revealed that Apple had known about the problem for a long time but kept it under wraps, while the company publicly denied any complaints.

Apple faces many challenges with iPhone 17 Air

While many hope Apple has learned its lesson, the obsession with thinness continues to cause other problems. A prime example is the numerous cases of the 2018 iPad Pro bending. Although Apple has improved the durability of the 2024 iPad Pro, the specter of “Bendgate” still haunts.

Thinness takes precedence over specifications

The iPhone 17 Air won't necessarily have the most impressive specs. Instead, it's expected to replace the iPhone Plus, slotting between the base iPhone 17 and the 17 Pro. While the iPhone 17 Air will reportedly feature an A19 chip, 8GB of RAM, and a 6.6-inch 120Hz ProMotion display, it may only have a single rear camera.

Apple may be betting on thinness as a selling point for its new products, but the company seems to be overestimating this factor. While many people may be attracted to the sleek look, most smartphones today are thin enough to easily fit in a pocket. If you ask most people, they're likely to prioritize longer battery life or a reasonable price over thinness.

iPhone 17 Air price is not suitable

The iPhone 17 Air could start at a higher price than the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which is currently priced at $1,199. This is a rumor that many are skeptical about, but there’s no denying that it could be true. Apple has long focused on the high-end market, targeting customers who can afford luxury products, as evidenced by the company’s willingness to sell the Vision Pro for as much as $3,500, while the Meta Quest 3 costs just $500.

Limited specs make the iPhone 17 Air less appealing

While some people may be willing to spend money on a phone based on aesthetics alone, that doesn’t reflect the majority of Apple customers. The reality is that iPhone upgrade cycles are getting longer (up to 3 years), and many people are still buying older models to save money. If the iPhone 17 Air costs the same or more than the iPhone 16 Pro Max, it’s unlikely to be well received.

Will the iPhone Air become the flagship model?

According to Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman, the iPhone Air could become the mainstream iPhone model in the future. He believes that when Apple overcomes the design issues and reduces the size, users will no longer have to accept mid-range specifications but own high-end features of the Pro line right in the Air version.

Still, Gurman predicts the iPhone Air won't become popular until 2027. As a result, many people are willing to wait two more years for a thin, powerful device instead of the limitations of next year's version.

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