This concept was created by WEIS Studio , simulating the image of the iPhone 17 Air in the hands of users. The device in the concept is based on the latest rumors, saying that this iPhone will be only 5.5mm thin.

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The iPhone 17 Air "on hand" is stunningly beautiful. Photo: 9to5mac/WEIS Studio

For comparison, the iPhone 16 Pro is 8.25mm thick, while the iPhone 6 — the thinnest iPhone ever released — is 6.9mm thick.

With an unprecedentedly impressive thinness, if the rumor is correct, the iPhone 17 Air will likely be almost as thin as the iPad Pro M4 (5.3mm thick 11-inch version).

The concept also shows a single rear camera design, placed in a horizontal camera bar, completely different from current iPhone models. This design also matches the recently leaked image of the back of the iPhone 17 Air.

iPhone 17 Air "hands-on" model video with horizontal ladder rear camera design. Source: WEIS Studio

Analysts believe that Apple wants to create an ultra-thin iPhone to attract users, especially those who are not attracted to traditional iPhone models. An ultra-thin, lightweight design could be the deciding factor in helping Apple increase iPhone sales.

According to leaked news, the iPhone 17 Air will replace the iPhone Plus line, becoming a model between the standard iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro.

To achieve the ultra-thin design, the iPhone 17 Air will have to trade off some features such as not having as many cameras as the Pro line, and the battery capacity may also be smaller due to size limitations.

The iPhone 17 Air is expected to feature a 6.6-inch OLED display with a higher refresh rate — likely 90Hz instead of 120Hz like the Pro models.

Another notable point is that the iPhone 17 Air will be equipped with a 5G modem designed by Apple. This 5G modem is expected to be launched next week with the iPhone SE 4. Combined with the A19 chip, this modem will help the iPhone save more battery.

According to analyst Jeff Pu, the 17 Air will be a mid-range iPhone model that replaces the Plus version, so the price will not be able to surpass the iPhone Pro Max model as rumored. In addition, a report from China said that the price of the iPhone 17 Air will be equivalent to the iPhone 16 Plus, which has a starting price of $ 899 in the US market.

The iPhone 17 series is expected to be announced this fall. The new models include: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone 17 Air.

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