Rumors suggest that Apple is making a slimmer model of its iPhone 17 lineup, which may have been named. iPhone 17 Air. Recently, leaker Majin Bu shared some landmark photos comparing this new design to the iPhone 16 Pro Max, highlighting the dramatic difference in thickness.
The mockup suggests that iPhone 17 Air it could just be 6mm thickwhich could make it the thinnest iPhone ever. While the prototype has three cameras, leaks indicate that the final version may only include a a single 48-megapixel primary sensor. This change will be in line with Apple’s goal of achieving a compact and slim design.
iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 17 Air in comparison pic.twitter.com/gO267pGmXj
— Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial) December 13, 2024
The device is rumored to feature a 6.5-inch displayi A19 chipsetagain 8GB of RAMmarking it as a powerful and successful model. To further reduce the device, Apple may remove the SIM card tray and the second speaker. These changes will be in line with Apple’s ongoing promotional efforts eSIM technology and simplifying the operation of the device.
As recently reported by DigiTimes, the iPhone 17 Air entered New Product Introduction (NPI) division at Foxconn. This marks an important step in mass production. The NPI phase is when a product changes from concept to product, which includes prototype testing, design validation, quality control development, and operational and supply chain alignment. The iPhone 17 Air is expected to replace the Plus variant in Apple’s next-generation lineup.
While many details have yet to be confirmed, it paints a picture of a sleek, lightweight iPhone that prioritizes innovation in design and technology. Are you excited about Apple’s new little iPhone?
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