Apple’s iPhone 17 Air Rumored to Combine Ultra-Thin Design with Familiar Price Point

The sleek device is expected to launch in September with a $899 starting price, featuring a 6.6-inch ProMotion display and efficient battery life.

The iPhone 17 Air is speculated to replace the iPhone 16 Plus in Apple's lineup, maintaining the same $899 price point.
Despite its ultra-thin design, the device is rumored to offer battery performance comparable to current iPhone models, achieved through hardware and software optimizations.
Key features may include a 6.6-inch ProMotion display, a single 48-megapixel rear camera, and the new A19 chip, while lacking the A19 Pro chip found in higher-end models.
The phone will reportedly use Apple's C1 modem, which supports standard 5G but lacks mmWave compatibility, and adopt an eSIM-only design globally.
Apple is positioning the iPhone 17 Air as a step towards slimmer, port-free devices, though it will still include a USB-C charging port for now.