New iPhone 17 Air Will Be an Ultrathin iPhone, Reports Say
Apple is developing an ultrathin iPhone 17, according to rumors. Bloomberg reported this week that a 6.6-inch iPhone 17 "Air" will join the ext iPhone lineup, and will be sized between the 6.3-inch iPhone 16 Pro and the 6.9-inch iPhone 16 Pro Max. Apple reportedly considered making the 17 Air even larger -- at 6.9 inches -- but abandoned the idea over concerns that a thin device with a larger display could be prone to bending.
The iPhone 17 Air is also expected to have ultraslim bezels, a dedicated camera control button and the Dynamic Island. Apple is reportedly focusing on battery efficiency, as thinner devices often mean compromises in battery capacity.
The latest report jibes with other recent rumors about a potential iPhone 17 Air from Apple analysts Jeff Pu and Ming-chi Kuo.
Apple has not yet offered any details on its next iPhone. Typically, it unveils a new lineup in September.
True to its rumored name -- and just like its namesake the MacBook Air -- the new iPhone is expected to be incredibly thin, measuring just 5.5mm. Other expected specs include a single rear camera, similar to the iPhone 16E, and a blend of entry-level and premium features. It's projected to cost around $900 – the same price as the iPhone 16 Plus.
Apple has not yet offered any details on its next iPhone. Typically, it unveils a new lineup in September.
True to its rumored name -- and just like its namesake the MacBook Air -- the new iPhone is expected to be incredibly thin, measuring just 5.5mm. Other expected specs include a single rear camera, similar to the iPhone 16E, and a blend of entry-level and premium features. It's projected to cost around $900 – the same price as the iPhone 16 Plus.
The Bloomberg report said Apple also considered making the model completely port-free, which would have signaled the beginning of a new era for iPhones for only wireless charging.
The report coincides with leaked renderings from Sonny Dickson, whose fake but realistic images are frequently referenced by accessory makers ahead of official launches.
Ben Wood, chief analyst at CCS Insight, told CNET "thin is most definitely 'in'" when it comes to smartphones this year.
Rumors around a super thin iPhone coincide with work going on at other phone makers. At its Unpacked event in January, Samsung teased the slim Galaxy S25 Edge, and at Mobile World Congress last month there was significant buzz around Tecno's Spark Slim concept phone, which CNET's Abrar Al-Heeti got to handle.
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