The iPhone 16 series is still fresh on shelves and is doing well in sales. However, Tech World is already buzzing with speculation about its successor-iPhone 17 series. The next generation iPhones are rumored to bring significant upgrades to include a new model: iPhone 17 Air. After the design metrics of other “air” equipment in Apple’s lineup, this new iPhone is asked to facilitate a thin profile while maintaining flagship-tiers.

According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, the iPhone 17 Air will replace the existing iPhone Plus model and facilitate a greasy design, a large display and better hardware. Reports suggest that Apple is struggling with the sale of its plus model, and with the onset of wind, the company will aim to bring a possible game-changer to its non-impose lineup. It is also expected that they are expecting users to complete without compromising electricity in their smartphone in search of a thin and compact form factor.

What is expected from iPhone 17 Air

1. Design and display: thin bezels, big screen

The rumors of the industry suggest that the iPhone 17 will sports a 6.6 -inch OLED display with air promotional technology, with a 120Hz refresh rate. In fact, Apple is likely to give 120Hz refresh support to the model in iPhone 17. The iPhone 17 will also maintain air face ID and Dynamic Island for notifications.

However, one of the biggest highlights will be its ultra-thin profile. Reports suggest that the iPhone 17 can be just 5.5 mm thick, making it significantly thinner than the iPhone 16 (7.8 mm) and even iPhone 6 (6.9 mm). But this decrease in thickness may come at the cost of some characteristics.

2. Performance: A19 Chip and Apple’s in-house modem

Under the hood, the iPhone 17 is expected to be operated by Air Apple’s next-gene A19 chip, promising faster performance and better energy efficiency compared to the A18 chip. Additionally, it is likely to facilitate the second generation in-house 5G modem (C2) of Apple. Apple recently made her first debut in the C1 Modem – C1 Modem in iPhone 16E. This modem is expected to contribute to the slimmer design of the device supporting the large battery.

The iPhone 17 Air is also expected to come up with 8GB RAM variants to support multitasking abilities and power Apple Intelligence.

3. Camera: Single 48-megapixel lens

A potential agreement can be done to obtain a slimmer design in the Apple camera department. Reports suggest that the iPhone 17 can leave the dual-camera setup seen in the recent iPhones, choosing a single 48-megapixel rear camera instead of. Although it may look like a downgrade, Apple is expected to improve camera performance through software processing and introduce new camera controls in the lineup to compensate for a shortage of many lenses.

4. Battery and charging: better efficiency

Despite its thin profile, the iPhone 17 is rumored to offer a better battery life to the air. This may be possible due to its in-house modem, A19 chip efficiency and customized software. However, the charging speed is expected to remain the same as the previous model, with Magsef and Q2 wireless charging support.

5. No SIM tray and audio compromises

Continuing the push of Apple towards ESIM adoption, the iPhone 17 can completely remove the physical SIM tray, depending only on the ESIM technique. This can be a concern in markets like India, where adoption of ESIM is still limited.

Another potential business-clot is to remove stereo speakers, with reports that the device may have only one speaker facility in the earpiece. This can affect audio quality for media consumption.

iPhone 17 Air: Expected launch date and price in India

Apple usually introduces its new iPhone lineup in September, and the iPhone 17 Air is expected to be launched in September 2025 with a flagship model. However, there is speculation that Apple may offer a secretly glimpse in June 2025 in June.

For pricing, the air of iPhone 17 is expected to start with $ 899 (about 89,900 rupees) in the US, similar to the iPhone 16 Plus. However, Indian pricing can be higher due to taxes, potentially placed between Rs 90,000 and Rs 1,00,000.