iPhone 17 Air Now Rumored to Feature 6.7-Inch Display

[MacRumors]

Apple's rumored "iPhone 17 Air" model could feature a larger display than originally expected.

On the Recycle Bin podcast this week, Jon Prosser said the iPhone 17 Air will be equipped with a 6.7-inch display, rather than a 6.6-inch display as previously rumored.

Last year, display industry analyst Ross Young said the iPhone 17 Air would have a 6.55-inch display, or a 6.6-inch display when rounded up.

It is unclear which rumored measurement is accurate: 6.6 inches or 6.7 inches.

Prosser also claimed that the iPhone 17 Air will be 5.64mm thick, at least when excluding the device's rumored rear camera bar.

Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had said the iPhone 17 Air would measure just 5.5mm at its thinnest point. 5.64mm is not too far off, if accurate.

Prosser is a well-known tech YouTuber who runs the channel Front Page Tech. Like most sources, he has a mixed track record with Apple rumors, with some hits and some misses. In 2020, he was the first source to reveal the design of the AirTag, many months before it was announced. He also shared many accurate details about the iPad mini 6, months before that device was announced. On the other hand, he and others were wrong about the Apple Watch Series 7 having flat edges, although perhaps Apple tested such a design.

Prosser has leaked several Apple-related details in recent weeks, including the alleged designs of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Air. He also claimed that iOS 19 will feature a redesigned Camera app with a visionOS-like interface.

Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 17 Air in September.

Article Link: iPhone 17 Air Now Rumored to Feature 6.7-Inch Display

 

[jz0309]

It is unclear which rumored measurement is accurate: 6.6 inches or 6.7 inches.

I take a Young rumor any time over a Prosser rumor ... but that's just me

 

[redmac]

Does it really matter? 99% of the users won't tell the 0.1" difference.

 

[Marty80]

Does anyone even takes this guys rumours seriously!

 

[klasma]

So, at this point it’s just a 25% thinner iPhone Plus with one less camera.

 

[Lounge vibes 05]

5.6 MM thin with aluminum build and a 6.7 inch screen…
The iPhone 6+ was 172G at 7.1MM thin.
This could be a very, very light phone.
And it will feel even lighter due to the weight to body ratio.

 

[azentropy]

Having some deja vu here...

 

[Rychiar]

5.6 MM thin with aluminum build and a 6.7 inch screen…
The iPhone 6+ was 172G at 7.1MM thin.
This could be a very, very light phone.
And it will feel even lighter due to the weight to body ratio.

and if you don't want it to shatter or bend you''ll need a solid case on it... making it just as thick as the pro phones

 

[BelgianChoklit]

Does it really matter? 99% of the users won't tell the 0.1" difference.

They added 0.3" from the 11 Pro to the 12 Pro, they added 0.2" from the 15 Pro to the 16 Pro, they're rumored to add another couple of .X inches. You do realize that when you add them up... it is A LOT

 

[swrobel]

I need to figure out how to turn off all rumor notifications for this ridiculous device.

 

[Newbie67]

If we spent half the time talent and treasure that we do on iterations of phones technology, to better humanity through tech , the world would be a much better place

 

[Lounge vibes 05]

Does it really matter? 99% of the users won't tell the 0.1" difference.

You are joking, right?
Going from 8.3 to 5.6MM thin means that it’s 31% thinner.
31% is quite a lot.

 

[asiga]

That’s outdated style. It should be 20 inch at least.

 

[Lounge vibes 05]

and if you don't want it to shatter or bend you''ll need a solid case on it... making it just as thick as the pro phones

I’ve had the M4 iPad Pro for almost a year.
It’s 5MM thin with an aluminum housing, and it’s held up just fine.
Also, a thinner phone means a thinner case, and no matter what there will be weight savings.

 

[7thson]

You are joking, right?
Going from 8.3 to 5.6MM thin means that it’s 31% thinner.
31% is quite a lot.

They were referring to the screen sizes, not the thickness

 

[Mactech20]

I just want a light phone. That's all. I am a 13 mini user. I won't cry about the fact that they discontinued it. Honestly the iPhone X form factor was perfect for me, 5.8 was good. But what gets me more than anything is the weight on these things. My 13 mini with an apple leather case on it is as heavy as I will get. If it's actually "air" and light. Consider me sold. Not so sure though with a nice massive camera bar and a whopping 6.7.

 

[marinersaptcomplex]

If we spent half the time talent and treasure that we do on iterations of phones technology, to better humanity through tech , the world would be a much better place

Sir, this is MacRumors.

 

[Joshuaorange]

I hate how these guys measure thickness. You should measure it at its thickest point. Not at its thinnest.

 

[Daws]

The size difference doesn’t matter since there is almost no girth.

 

[shamus99]

Now we have 5 different variation of 1 phone and we can’t just get one a little smaller?

 

[Smittywerben]

Jon Prosser on iPhone 14: No Notch, No Camera Bump, Titanium Design, and More​

This guy seem to have amazing accuracy in his older leaks.

 

[Lounge vibes 05]

They were referring to the screen sizes, not the thickness

6.7 is the same size as the current plus.
The 16+ is 7.8MM thick and 199G.
Assuming the rumors are even close to accurate, the Air will be 5.6MM thin with an aluminum build, more than likely putting it somewhere around 160-170G.
Even with the same screen size, it will feel dramatically different in the hand.
The closest analog would probably be the weight and thickness difference between the iPhone 4 (9.3 MM thick, 137G) to the iPhone 5 (7.6 MM thick, 112G).

 

[marinersaptcomplex]

with an aluminum build

I think the most recent rumor suggested a mix of aluminum and titanium

 

[akula1488]

do you guys think iPhone Ultra with 9-10 mm thickness but 2~3 day battery life will sell?

 

[Joshuaorange]

The size difference doesn’t matter since there is almost no girth.

It’s how you move it. Everyone knows that..