Apple is working on its upcoming iPhone 17 lineup comprising four models – iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
The iPhone 17 Air is touted to replace the iPhone 16 Plus of the earlier series. Although we are several months ahead of the launch, news has started pouring in about the various smartphones in this lineup.
A new report talks about the possible thickness of the upcoming iPhone Air. The report mentions that the handset will have a thickness of just 6 mm. If this is true, the smartphone will beat the iPhone 6 which holds the record of being the slimmest smartphone from the manufacturer so far with its thickness of 6.9 mm.
Expected iPhone 17 Air Specifications
The phone is slated to have low-end specs in comparison to the Pro Max in the same lineup.
According to tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, The smartphone is expected to house a standard A19 chip along with a 5G modem from the manufacturer under its hood. This will be complemented with 8 GB RAM and storage starting at 128 GB.
The 17 Air will incorporate a display with a size of 6.6 mm, a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz with Promotion capabilities, a pixel resolution of 2740 x 1260, and a Dynamic Island.
Also Read: iPhone 17 Air Not Likely to be ‘Slim’ As Originally Stated
In the camera department, Apple is likely to do away with the inclusion of multiple cameras on the back panel. The handset will be only a 48 MP shooter while the front-facing camera is speculated to be a 24 MP snapper.
Some rumors state that the iPhone 17 Air is said to be enclosed in an aluminum casing while others state that the chassis will be designed using a combination of titanium and aluminum. The smartphone is slated to have a price tag of USD 1,299 for the starting model.
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