iPhone 17 Air design could cause major controversy

Apple's goal with the iPhone 17 Air is to improve iPhone sales by introducing a completely new and different product. According to sources, the iPhone 17 Air will be only 5.5 mm thick, surpassing the record of the iPhone 6 - the previous thinnest iPhone with a thickness of 6.9 mm.

Could the iPhone 17 Air be as prone to bending as the iPhone 6?

For comparison, the current iPhone 16 is 7.8mm thick. This ultra-thin design would be close to the thickness of the latest iPad Pro, with the 11-inch and 13-inch models coming in at 5.1mm and 5.3mm, respectively.

However, designing such a thin phone also poses risks for Apple, as the company could face a new controversy similar to the "bendgate" scandal involving the iPhone 6, when many users claimed that the device was prone to bending when sitting on it. Although some users did not experience this problem, it is still one of the biggest controversies Apple has ever faced.

Will the problem return with the iPhone 17 Air?

With an even thinner footprint than the iPhone 6, bending the iPhone 17 Air could be easier due to its thinness. However, the new iPad Pro has paved the way for an improved internal structure that allows for better heat dissipation and durability. The iPhone 17 Air is expected to adopt a similar structure for increased durability, although the physical aspect could still be a challenge.

In addition, leak expert Ming-chi Kuo also said that the iPhone 17 Air will not have a SIM card tray but will only use eSIM technology. This has been applied to iPhone models sold in the US and may soon be expanded to many other countries. This is completely appropriate because with such a thin design, installing a SIM card tray is almost impossible, especially in markets like China.

These reports show that Apple is taking a risk with the iPhone 17 Air and consumers will need to watch closely to see if the product can overcome the challenges it faces before deciding to spend a significant amount of money on the device.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/thiet-ke-iphone-17-air-co-the-gay-ra-cuoc-tranh-cai-lon-18525011414174082.htm