Apple is constantly pushing the limits with its new releases. The rumoured iPhone 17 Air, also called the iPhone Slim, is looking to be one of the company’s most significant changes. With the release date set for 2025, the device might be worth waiting for instead of upgrading to the iPhone 16 Pro. Here are the leaks and rumours explored by Techonroof to see why the iPhone 17 Air might surpass its predecessor.
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- Ridiculously Thin Profile
The new iPhone 17 Air is really slender. With just 6mm of thickness, it will be Apple’s thinnest iPhone ever produced. In contrast, the iPhone 16 Pro is 8.25mm thick. This 27% reduction in thickness will really make it thin and even more comfortable to carry, case or no case.
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Apple is also expected to make the iPhone 17 Air lighter than the iPhone 16 Pro, which weighs 7.03 ounces. Rumours suggest it weighs under 6 ounces, potentially challenging the iPhone 5’s record of 3.95 ounces. Such a lightweight, thin design would set a new benchmark for portability and convenience.
- Larger, Better Display
Although it will be thinner and lighter, the iPhone 17 Air is said to arrive with a larger 6.6-inch OLED screen than the iPhone 16 Pro’s 6.3 inches. It will bring Apple’s ProMotion technology and offer smoother refresh rates at 120Hz.
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This screen may also use advanced technology called “touch and display driver integration,” where the touch and display layers are integrated into one. This innovation can help Apple maintain the device’s thin profile while providing more visual appeal to users.
- Dynamic Island becomes smaller.
The iPhone 17 Air could have a smaller Dynamic Island. Apple has been honing this feature since the introduction of the iPhone 14 Pro, and the 17 Air might take it even further by reducing the pill-shaped cutout. This would make for a seamless display, and users would be able to enjoy more screen real estate when the Dynamic Island isn’t in use.
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- Powered by the A19 Chip
With the launch of the 2025 iPhone lineup, the iPhone 17 Air is likely to be powered by Apple’s newly designed A19 chip. This next-generation processor promises faster performance and improved energy efficiency, as it’s manufactured with the same 3nm process as the A18 Pro.
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Battery life should also be improved. Rumours suggest that Apple may use a new adhesive technology to secure the battery, likely allowing for a smaller size without compromising power.
- Design Future of the Smartphone
The iPhone 17 Air will be much thinner and lighter, yet it still comes with an enormous advanced screen and enhanced processing. One might wonder if, while all the features of the iPhone 16 Pro have been incredible, the experience with an iPhone 17 Air can be taken up a few notches further.
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Techonroof thinks that this new model could redefine what users expect from a modern phone, making it worth the wait. Whether it’s the ultra-slim design, lightweight build, or cutting-edge features, the iPhone 17 Air could be Apple’s next big breakthrough.
