Apple is reportedly preparing to launch the company’s ultra-thin iPhone model iPhone 17 Air later this year in September. The smartphone is said to be the thinnest iPhone ever, and if the report is accurate, it has the potential to make a big impact on those who have long wanted a flagship phone with a super-slim profile.

According to South Korea’s Sisa Journal, Apple is aiming for a thickness of just 6.25 mm for the iPhone 17 Air. For reference, the iPhone 6, which currently holds the title of Apple’s thinnest phone, measures 6.9 mm. So the iPhone 17 Air will be about 20 percent thinner than the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, and about 25 percent thinner than the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max. Some rumors have also speculated that the device could be as thin as 5 mm, although this is unconfirmed.

If the report turns out to be true, Apple’s new device will replace the iPhone 17 Plus in the lineup, which will be priced similarly to the iPhone 16 Plus, which starts at $899 (roughly Rs. 77,000) in the USA. For fans in the UK, this could mean a starting price of around £899 (roughly Rs. 92,000), though the official price, as well as the India price of the phone, won’t be announced until closer to launch.

To achieve such an ultra-thin profile the design is expected to come with some compromises. Most sources agree that the iPhone 17 Air will have a 6.6-inch display, a single rear camera, and Apple’s own 5G modem. It will reportedly feature the same new A19 chip and Dynamic Island as its predecessors, but unlike the dual or triple-camera setup seen on the Pro model, it will only have a single rear camera. The device is also expected to include 8GB of RAM to support Apple’s intelligence features.

However, it is not that Apple is making headlines only for its thinness. Samsung is also rumored to be working on its own ultra-thin device, the Galaxy S25 Slim, which could have a thickness in the mid-6mm range. This could set the stage for a head-to-head battle between the two tech giants for the best slim high-end phone of 2025.

While the ultra-thin profile of the iPhone 17 Air sounds exciting, some Apple fans may be wondering what features will be sacrificed. Thinner phones often mean smaller batteries, and with a single rear camera, photography enthusiasts may find themselves drawn to the Pro model instead. Still, the idea of ​​a phone that is sleek, light, and easy to carry in the pocket will surely appeal to many.