iPhone 17 Air Leak Reveals Ultra-Thin Design and No SIM Slot

Highlights

• The iPhone 17 Air is expected in the second half of 2025 and could replace the Plus model.
• It is expected to have an ultra-thin design rumoured to be just 5.5mm thick.
• Apple might ditch the physical SIM card slot and go for only eSIM support to achieve the ultra-thin build.
• Rumoured Feature – A18 or A19 chip with 8GB RAM, a 6.6-inch OLED display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate and 48-megapixel and 24-megapixel cameras.
• It’s expected to come with a price tag between $1,299 and $1,500.

Apple is known for keeping its iPhone lineup consistent but multiple reports on the upcoming iPhone 17 series suggest there could be something unexpected happening this year. Apple could introduce something entirely new in the second half of 2025. Reports suggest Apple is planning to replace the ‘Plus’ model with a sleek and ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air with many rumours suggesting that the phone might be called the iPhone Slim.

Now, according to a recent report by the well-known analyst at TF Securities Ming-Chi Kuo, this could be the slimmest iPhone Apple has ever made. Here’s everything we know based on the recent report.

Kuo revealed new details about the iPhone 17 Air in a recent Medium post. He claims the phone will be just 5.5mm thick making it slimmer than the iPhone 6, which held the title of the thinnest iPhone at 6.9mm.

This would also make it thinner than the rumoured Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, which is said to be about 6mm thick.

For comparison, the current iPhone 16 is 7.8mm thick while earlier reports suggested the iPhone 17 Air might be 6.25mm. If Kuo’s claims hold true, this device will redefine slimness in smartphones.

Apple might ditch the physical SIM card slot altogether offering only eSIM support to achieve such a thin build. However, this could be a problem in regions like China where eSIM adoption is still limited.

The iPhone 17 Air is rumoured to come with a price tag between $1,299 and $1,500 (approximately Rs. 1,09,000 to Rs. 1,26,000). It’s expected to feature either an A18 or A19 chip with 8GB RAM and support for Apple Intelligence features. This device could also be the first iPhone to ship with Apple’s in-house 5G and Wi-Fi chips, enhancing connectivity.

The iPhone 17 Air is said to sport a 6.6-inch OLED display with a 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate for smooth visuals. The screen might offer improved scratch resistance and will likely include Apple’s Dynamic Island feature.

As for cameras, the device could feature a 48-megapixel single rear camera paired with a 24-megapixel front-facing camera ensuring premium photography and selfies.

FAQs

Q1. What makes the iPhone 17 Air unique in design?

Answer. The iPhone 17 Air is rumoured to be just 5.5mm thick, making it the slimmest iPhone ever. Apple might also ditch the physical SIM card slot offering only eSIM support to achieve this ultra-thin build.

Q2. What are the expected key features of the iPhone 17 Air?

Answer. The iPhone 17 Air is rumoured to feature either an A18 or A19 chip with 8GB RAM, a 6.6-inch OLED display with a 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate, and 48-megapixel and 24-megapixel cameras. It may also include Apple’s in-house 5G and Wi-Fi chips.

Q3. What is the expected price range of the iPhone 17 Air?

Answer. The iPhone 17 Air is rumoured to come with a price tag between $1,299 and $1,500 (approximately Rs. 1,09,000 to Rs. 1,26,000).

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