Highlights
- A new hands-on video shows the iPhone 17 Air dummy in Sky Blue colour.
- It looks like a soft tone that shifts between pale white and clear blue depending on the lighting.
- The video compares the iPhone 17 Air dummy with the iPhone 16 Pro in Desert Titanium, highlighting the Air’s slimmer profile and elegant design.
It has already been unofficially revealed that Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air is expected to arrive in four colour options. We also know that one of those colours is going to be Sky Blue. However, to give us a clearer picture, a new dummy unit video has surfaced online. It suggests this shade could become the standout favourite. Here’s more on that.
iPhone 17 Air – Sky Blue Colour First Look
Earlier this year, the M4 MacBook Air launched in Sky Blue quickly becoming a fan favourite. Apple now appears ready to replicate that success by bringing the same colour to the iPhone 17 Air.
Tech leaker Majin Bu @MajinBuOfficial shared a new video on X (formerly Twitter), showcasing the iPhone 17 Air dummy in Sky Blue from multiple angles. The finish is a light shade that can look almost white under certain lighting, yet reveals a clear blue tone in brighter conditions.
IPhone 17 Air Sky Blue looks amazing pic.twitter.com/TVD3rnQDgN
— Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial) August 13, 2025
Caption – iPhone 17 Air Sky Blue colour compared to iPhone 16 Pro in Desert Titanium. (Image credit – @MajinBuOfficial on X)
One clip even compares the Sky Blue iPhone 17 Air side-by-side with the iPhone 16 Pro in Desert Titanium, giving viewers a good perspective on the 17 Air’s slim profile compared to another popular model.
As for all the rumoured features for the iPhone 17 Air, here’s a quick breakdown –
- A new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air will replace the Plus model in Apple’s lineup
- Just 55mm thick
- 6-inch display
- A19 Pro chip w/ reduced GPU count
- 24MP front-facing TrueDepth camera
- One rear camera, no Ultra Wide or Telephoto
- 12GB RAM
- ProMotion and always-on display
- C1 modem, Apple’s first in-house 5G modem
- Colours – Light Blue, Light Gold, Black, and Silver
- $949 price expected, a $50 price increase over 2024’s iPhone 16 Plus model
FAQs
Q1. What new colour is featured in the iPhone 17 Air dummy video?
Answer. The iPhone 17 Air dummy is shown in a new Sky Blue colour, which appears pale under low light but reveals a distinct blue tone in brighter conditions.
Q2. Why is Apple introducing Sky Blue for the iPhone 17 Air?
Answer. Apple is likely aiming to replicate the popularity of the Sky Blue finish from the M4 MacBook Air, which became a fan favourite earlier this year.
Q3. How does the iPhone 17 Air compare to the iPhone 16 Pro in the video?
Answer. The video includes a side-by-side comparison with the iPhone 16 Pro in Desert Titanium, showcasing the iPhone 17 Air’s slimmer profile and refined design.
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