iPhone 17 Air Could Look Like This in Real Life

[MacRumors]

There have been several alleged leaked details of the iPhone 17 Air, Apple's rumored new slim iPhone, but images have been limited to grainy shots taken in component factories. However, this hyper-realistic concept created by WEIS Studio gives us the best idea yet of what Apple's thin device might actually look like.

The concept design is inspired by recent leaks indicating that the device will have a super-slim 5.5mm profile. For comparison, the iPhone 16 Pro measures 8.25mm in thickness, while the 11-inch M4 iPad Pro comes in at 5.3mm. That measurement doesn't include the camera bump, which could be thicker to accommodate the single 48-megapixel rear camera rumored for the device.

In terms of size, rumors suggest the iPhone 17 Air will have a 6.6-inch display, which will put it in between the iPhone 17 and the iPhone 17 Pro Max in size. As mentioned, it will have a single-lens rear camera, and Apple could be planning for a horizontal bar-like camera bump at the back.

The iPhone 17 Air is rumored to come with a 120Hz ProMotion display and Apple's in-house 5G modem. It's also expected to feature the A19 chip, Wi-Fi 7, and a more durable display material designed to resist drops and scratches.

Unlike the iPhone 17 Pro models, which prioritize high-end hardware, Apple is reportedly positioning the iPhone 17 Air as a design-focused device. While it may not have the most advanced internal components, its refreshed aesthetic could be a major selling point.

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[MayaUser]

what a beautiful paper phone

 

[ummario]

Now Apple also copies designs? (in this Case Google pixel)

 

[neo61uk]

Tragic design

 

[McTool]

Slim iPhone with camera bump!

 

[Fuzzball84]

I would normally be all for this, but this naming of devices has been all over the place for the past 10 years or more.

Do people really need another model in the iPhone category? They used to just make a device and make it really well. I think it’s fine to have a regular and pro model.

But if they introduce this, there would be SE, Regular, Air and Pro. All pretty much the same size, all pretty much having the same features.

They churn through models and releases like crazy and that’s counter intuitive on an environmental stand. Maybe they give up on that for now given the situation in the US now.

 

[infinitejest]

What’s with that ugly vertical bump on all the iPhones? Who thought this was a good idea?

 

[ifxf]

If it works who care how it looks. Most people are just going to stick it into a case.

 

[M1956]

Please no individual camera protrusion on the top of this camera bump… I don’t mind the bar design because the phone will not rock when lying flat anymore, but extra bump will defeat the purpose

 

[maszaikasza]

Why spread such clickbait content anyway? None of the rumors online have been backed up by any proof—they’re pure speculation.

 

[mattopotamus]

Please no individual camera protrusion on the top of this camera bump… I don’t mind the bar design because the phone will not rock when lying flat anymore, but extra bump will defeat the purpose

Also my thought. I understand if that cannot be done on the Pro line, but if you are going to give me a thinner lighter phone with a weaker camera, make it flush and no bump.

 

[wdfly]

I really wish they would stop focusing on thin and just let the phone be thicker with more power and battery life. Would be so much more practical. I think the only reason they do not do this is if the phones got much longer battery life, people would be less compelled to upgrade, especially if the phone got all day+ battery life for 3+ years.

 

[t0rqx]

Ever since they reached the end of Steve Jobs playbook they have no idea what to do next.

Macbook Pro Displays produced with scratches since the redesign.

Apple Car / Airpower / Vision Pro s products.

iPhone has a one component upgrade each year.

Forced upgrades by releasing upgrades that break the product: Green Hue / Vertical Lines / Bricked devices.

Can't wait till Steve's daughter comes back and takes over and rebuild her fathers hard build legacy.

 

[AAPLGeek]

Another day another phablet

 

[t0rqx]

I would normally be all for this, but this naming of devices has been all over the place for the past 10 years or more.

Do people really need another model in the iPhone category? They used to just make a device and make it really well. I think it’s fine to have a regular and pro model.

But if they introduce this, there would be SE, Regular, Air and Pro. All pretty much the same size, all pretty much having the same features.

They churn through models and releases like crazy and that’s counter intuitive on an environmental stand. Maybe they give up on that for now given the situation in the US now.

This is how any entity moves when nearing the end of their demise.

 

[blairh]

Incredible. I would absolutely love this.

 

[Rradcircless]

This makes me glad I upgraded to an iPhone 16, I’ll be sticking with her for a good few years if this is where iPhone’s design language is going

 

[JohnRckr]

Oh god no

 

[MacFarmer]

it is not a thin phone if the camera bulge is so thick! I'm waiting to see how apple marketeers will spin this

 

[MacFarmer]

Ever since they reached the end of Steve Jobs playbook they have no idea what to do next.

Macbook Pro Displays produced with scratches since the redesign.

Apple Car / Airpower / Vision Pro s products.

iPhone has a one component upgrade each year.

Forced upgrades by releasing upgrades that break the product: Green Hue / Vertical Lines / Bricked devices.

Can't wait till Steve's daughter comes back and takes over and rebuild her fathers hard build legacy.

man, I'm sorry to hear that. You really had few bad years with Apple products lately! I feel much more fortunate now, by not having any of the above mentioned issues. Granted, my iphone is much older. I think my biggest complaint is the Apple music mac app, apple music iphone app, apple music ipad app, apple books, apple books ipad, and of couse lack ok iphone mini, heck even midi.

 

[contacos]

Seems like a change for the hell of changing something and by that, they are just copying Pixel ...

 

[klasma]

I really wish they would stop focusing on thin and just let the phone be thicker with more power and battery life. Would be so much more practical. I think the only reason they do not do this is if the phones got much longer battery life, people would be less compelled to upgrade, especially if the phone got all day+ battery life for 3+ years.

Many people wouldn't want their phone to be significantly heavier.

 

[I7guy]

This is how any entity moves when nearing the end of their demise.

Citation needed for actual case studies as opposed to internal bias.

 

[SanderEvers]

If it looks like that I'm for sure not going to buy it.

 

[dz5b609]

I still don't understand this device at all, I'm really interested in the keynote to see how they're putting 'whatever the 17 air is' in the market and in their product line.