iPhone 17 Air design leak ahead of September launch: Here is everything we know so far
The leaked iPhone 17 Air design reveals a rectangular camera bump housing a single camera lens. This upcoming model is rumoured to be the slimmest iPhone in the Apple-verse. Let’s look at what the leak suggests.
In the leak, the tipster shared a hazy image of the alleged iPhone 17 Air’s back cover. Even though he posted that it is the design of the iPhone 17, the single camera lens indicates otherwise. The standard iPhones have been featuring a dual camera for a long time, and the iPhone 17 series is also expected to follow the same. Hence, the single camera lens cut out on the left side of the bar indicates this image belongs to the upcoming iPhone 17 Air. The leaked image also shows a pill-shaped, raised camera bar at the top, which is essentially the revamped design of the iPhone 17 series. The right side houses an LED flash and a small microphone opening.
Since the iPhone SE 4 or 16e launch is approaching, X users have been speculating that this leak could also belong to it. The single-camera lens makes this plausible. However, the design language is more in line with the flagship series. Moreover, the iPhone SE 4 design was also leaked, and it looks very different from the iPhone 17 Air.
That said, the exact details will only be revealed during the launch, which will most likely occur in September. The iPhone SE 4’s launch in April should also clarify some questions.
iPhone 17 Air: What to expect from the slimmest iPhone
Based on the rumours, the iPhone 17 Air is to feature a slim profile with just 5.5mm thickness. If this rumour comes out as the real dimension, the iPhone 17 Air will beat the iPhone 6 (slimmest for now). Apple might cut a few edges for this ultraslim design, including removing the physical SIM tray, a single camera lens and a smaller battery. It is also interesting to note that the iPhone 17 Air will directly compete with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, which is expected to launch in May.
The iPhone 17 Air is also rumoured to feature a 6.6-inch OLED display with ProMotion technology, which enables a 120Hz refresh rate. If implemented, this would be the first time Apple extends this feature to non-Pro models, potentially setting a new standard for mid-range devices.”
The iPhone 17 Air is rumoured to feature a simplified design, highlighted by a single 48-megapixel rear camera—a shift from the dual-lens systems of current models. This streamlined setup will save space and enhance the device’s slim profile. It may include a 24-megapixel TrueDepth camera on the front, delivering double the resolution of its predecessors.
In terms of performance, the iPhone 17 Air is anticipated to be powered by Apple’s A19 chipset, which promises greater efficiency and processing power. Additional upgrades include 8GB of RAM and Apple’s new in-house modem, codenamed Sinope.
