After launching the iPhone 16e, Apple is once again set to shuffle its iPhone lineup with a new device. It is highly rumored that Apple is planning to launch an iPhone 17 ‘Air’ this year in spring, along with other iPhone 17 series models. The rumored iPhone is touted to be ultra slim, and now we have leaked photos of the iPhone 17 Air.
Reputed leaker Majin Bu posted leaked photos of iPhone 17 Air yesterday on X. Keep in mind, these are not renders, but real-life photos. The photos fall in line with the design leaks of the iPhone 17 Air, and the upcoming iPhone looks really slim.
As previously rumored, the iPhone 17 Air features a single rear camera positioned on a wide, Pixel-style camera module. It also includes both a Camera Control button and an Action Button on the sides. If the leaks hold true, the iPhone 17 Air could be just around 5mm thick and the real-life images shared by Majin Bu strongly support that claim. For context, the M4 iPad Pro, which Apple hailed as its thinnest iPad ever, measured 5.1mm thick.
However, this ultra-slim design may come with trade-offs. To achieve the sleek profile, Apple has reportedly removed the physical SIM card slot on the iPhone 17 Air. Additionally, the device’s battery capacity might surprise users though whether that’s a positive or negative surprise remains to be seen.
Under Majin Bu’s post, many users pointed out that the iPhone 17 Air’s ultra-thin design might revive concerns reminiscent of the infamous ‘Bendgate’ controversy. With the device rumored to be just 5mm thick, questions about its durability are already surfacing so it’ll be interesting to see how Apple addresses this potential issue.
When it comes to pricing, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to start around $899. However, with the recent tariff announcement from the U.S. President, there’s a chance the final retail price could end up higher than initially anticipated.
