The last rumor that comes to us goes in this line and points directly to its cameras module, which, accompanied by an incredibly thin device, would constitute a design with which Apple could make the difference this 2025.
What will the iPhone 17 Air camera be
Apple engineers, who as always have the focus on innovation, would be working so that the iPhone 17 Air is the terminal that replaces the iPhone Plus. This new version, according to rumors, could be surprisingly low, Just 6 mmwhich would make it one of the thinnest smartphones in history. However, the latest leaks have revealed that this thickness would be only in the chassis, while the rear camera could cause the device to have a total thickness of 9.5 mm at its thickest point. The reason? The camera, which seems to have a more bulky design than other previous models.
The analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, known for having succeeded in many of his predictions and leaks, had advanced that the thickness of the iPhone 17 Air would be 5.5 mm in its finest part, but what really attracts attention is the camera module, which would stand out a lot. According to Ice Universe, another renowned filter, the thickness of the camera would reach 4 mm, which makes the total thickness of the device rise to the 9.5 mm in its thickest part. This design reminds us of Google Pixel's smartphones, where the camera is in a horizontal “bar” stands out from the body of the device.
The thinnest iPhone in history
Although the total thickness could surprise some, the design of the iPhone 17 Air It is still highly attractive, especially if one takes into account that a screen of between 6.6 and 6.7 inches is expected. This would make it slightly larger than that of the iPhone 17 (6.3 inches), but somewhat smaller than that of the pro max models (6.9 inches). When positioning itself as a Intermediate optionit can be the ideal device in terms of size for those who do not want a terminal as large as the pro max.
One of the most prominent points of this model is its rear camera. Although it is expected to have A single lensthe provision of the module is different from what we have seen in previous models. The camera will be accompanied by a microphone and a LED flash, all within an elongated “module” that, as mentioned before, reminds the minimalist design of Pixel phones.
The launch date of the iPhone 17 Air is not confirmed, but most rumors suggest that it will be presented in September, as Tim Cook's boys usually do. We will be attentive to new details, but everything indicates that the next iPhone will be much more than just a phone to become a design and technology symbol.
