Apple is expected to release an all-new “iPhone 17 Air” model this year, prioritizing form over function. A new supply chain report today reiterates what to expect from the iPhone 17 Air size and pricing, but it also says Samsung is already hard at work on its copycat…
The latest on the iPhone 17 Air
The report comes from Sisa Journal, a South Korean news outlet that doesn’t have a long-term established track record of Apple rumors. Nonetheless, the report corroborates a few previously reported tidbits about the iPhone 17 Air.
First, the report says the device will measure 6.25mm thick. This aligns with previous reporting and would make the iPhone 17 Air Apple’s thinnest iPhone ever. The current iPhone 16 models measure 7.80mm thick, while the iPhone 16 Pro models measure 8.25mm. Apple’s thinnest iPhone to date is the iPhone 6, which measured 6.90mm thick.
Today’s report also corroborates previous reporting from The Wall Street Journal and says the iPhone 17 Air will serve as the replacement for the “Plus” model in Apple’s lineup. As such, it will reportedly retain the same starting price at $899.
Finally, the story says Samsung has already fired up its photocopiers and is working on a “Galaxy S25 Slim” model to be released this year. The report suggests that Samsung “belatedly” planned this device after the first rumors of the iPhone 17 Air surfaced last month. Samsung’s work on a “Galaxy S25 Slim” has also been corroborated by other outlets.
As a refresher, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to feature a 6.6-inch display with ProMotion support for refresh rates up to 120Hz. It will reportedly feature a single 48MP camera on the back combined with a 24MP front-facing camera. Inside, the iPhone 17 Air will reportedly pack an A19 chip rather than the A19 Pro paired with 8GB of RAM.
You can keep up with all the latest iPhone 17 Air rumors in our dedicated guide. The device will reportedly be released later this year, likely in September alongside the rest of the iPhone 17 lineup.
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