The anticipated iPhone 17 Air is reportedly under development, featuring a sleek design and a potential launch slated for September this year. Recent leaks have shed light on its design, with an alleged case render now appearing online. This render provides insights into what may be Apple’s slimmest phone to date, featuring a significant camera bar cutout on the back. The design seems to draw inspiration from the Google Pixel 9 series.
New Design Insights for iPhone 17 Air
Here’s your first look at a case for the iPhone 17 Air. If you didn’t know an Air was coming, you’d swear it was a Google Pixel case. pic.twitter.com/Qx4Smzh5Zo
— Sonny Dickson (@SonnyDickson) March 19, 2025
The rumored iPhone 17 Air case also showcases cutouts for the volume buttons, action button, power button, and Camera Control button, supporting prior design speculations raised in earlier leaks.
This latest iteration of the iPhone is expected to sport a 6.6-inch OLED display paired with a 120Hz refresh rate. With a projected thickness of 9.5mm, which includes the camera bump, the iPhone 17 Air could indeed set a new standard in slimness for Apple devices. The camera bump itself is anticipated to be about 4mm thick. It is likely to house a 24-megapixel front camera and a 48-megapixel rear camera. Additionally, the device may feature a robust Titanium frame and utilize either the A18 or A19 chip, alongside support for 8GB of RAM.
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 Air in September, alongside the standard iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max models. Pricing estimates for the new device range from $1,299 to $1,500 (approximately Rs. 1,09,000 to Rs. 1,26,000), potentially replacing the Plus variant in Apple’s smartphone lineup.
