iPhone 17 Air to Launch in 2025: Slim Design, A19 Chipset, and High-Density Battery Expected
The new iPhone 17 Air is expected to be part of Apple's 2025 lineup. The iPhone 16 Plus has reportedly been replaced by this new model, which is the thinnest iPhone ever.
Ankush Pandey
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- The iPhone 17 Air may have a thickness of 5.5 to 6.25 mm.
- 8GB of RAM and an A19 chip would power it.
- A high-density battery is another rumoured feature of the iPhone 17 Air.
The iPad Air with the M3 chip and the MacBook Air with the M4 chip are the new "Air" models that Apple has unveiled. But Apple's Air lineup isn't finished yet. The iPhone 17 Air, which is also expected to be the thinnest iPhone ever, is a new Air device that Apple is expected to introduce this year. The iPhone 17 Air, like its other Air siblings, is anticipated to be a very powerful gadget that still manages to be small and light.
The iPhone 17 Air won't be the fifth model in the iPhone 17 series though, when it launches. Rumour has it that the iPhone 16 Plus will be replaced by the iPhone 17 Air. According to reports, Apple may launch the iPhone Air as a replacement for the iPhone Plus models because of the models' poor sales. This would give consumers the same flagship-level iPhone experience in a smaller, lighter package.
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One of the most anticipated devices in Apple's 2025 lineup, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to have a high-density battery, a next-generation A19 chipset, and an ultra-thin design, according to supply chain analysts and industry insiders. Let's take a closer look at the possible features of the iPhone 17 Air.
iPhone 17 Air will be the thinnest iPhone
The iPhone 17 Air is reportedly the thinnest iPhone ever produced, with a thickness of between 5.5 and 6.25 mm, following its Air counterparts.
The iPhone 6, which was Apple's thinnest iPhone at the time, measured 6.9mm, whereas the current iPhone 16 Pro measures 8.25mm.
The slim profile, though, might have a price. Apple may remove the bottom speaker and use a single speaker integrated into the earpiece in the iPhone 17 Air, which would have a single rear camera.
All we know is that the solid-state button on the iPhone 15 Pro is customizable.
Power of the A19 chip
The iPhone 17 Air, like the rest of the iPhone 17 series, is expected to be powered by Apple's next-generation A19 chipset.
The standard iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air will have the A19 chip, which will still provide remarkable performance for daily tasks, gaming, and AI-driven features, even though the Pro models in the iPhone 17 series will probably have the more sophisticated A19 Pro chip.
The iPhone 17 Air is also anticipated to come with 8GB of RAM, which will improve performance and make Apple Intelligence compatible.
High-density battery
The iPhone 17 Air is expected to have a high-density battery, according to a recent leak from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. According to earlier reports, battery life may be compromised by the ultra-thin design. But according to reports, Apple is utilizing cutting-edge battery technology to make sure the iPhone 17 Air goes above and beyond.
The iPhone 17 Air is also expected to have Apple's proprietary modem, most likely the power-efficient C1 modem that made its debut in the iPhone 16e, in addition to the high-density battery. By optimizing power consumption, this modem further extends battery life.
Furthermore, it is anticipated that the iPhone 17 Air will only work with eSIMs globally.
OLED display across all iPhone 17 models
All of Apple's iPhone models are probably going to get ProMotion screens this year. Accordingly, the iPhone 17 Air will have a 6.6-inch ProMotion OLED screen that refreshes at 120 Hz.
Rumour has it that the display will also support Always-On, a feature that was previously only available on Pro models. Users won't have to wake up the device completely to check important information like the time and notifications.
A capable single-lens camera
The iPhone 17 Air is rumored to have a single camera, but it will still be able to produce excellent mobile photography. One 48-megapixel rear camera, housed in a stylish camera bar, is anticipated to be the device's main feature. Users will be able to take detailed pictures without the need for extra lenses thanks to the 48-megapixel sensor's alleged 2x zoom option with "optical-like" quality. Nevertheless, users will not be able to take 0.5x photos due to the lack of an Ultra Wide camera.
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