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Apple’s iPhone 17 Air Rumored to Push Ultra-Thin Design Boundaries Ahead of Fall Launch

Samsung’s 5.8mm Galaxy S25 Edge sets the stage for Apple’s 5.5mm iPhone 17 Air, with trade-offs in durability, features, and battery life raising questions about consumer reception.

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Overview

  • The iPhone 17 Air is expected to measure just 5.5mm thick, making it Apple’s thinnest smartphone to date, according to reports and dummy model comparisons.
  • Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge, launched in March 2025 at 5.8mm thick and priced at $1,099, is currently under critical review for its durability and usability.
  • The iPhone 17 Air is rumored to feature a 6.6-inch LTPO OLED display with ProMotion, an A19 chip, 8GB of RAM, and MagSafe wireless charging, but will include only a single rear camera and one earpiece speaker.
  • Reports suggest the iPhone 17 Air could lack mmWave 5G support and offer reduced battery life, with only 60–70% of users expected to get a full day on a single charge.
  • Apple is reportedly targeting a sub-$1,000 price point for the iPhone 17 Air, potentially around $899, as it prepares to compete in the ultra-thin smartphone market.