iPhone 17 Air Rumored to Be Apple’s Thinnest iPhone at Only 6mm Thickness

Highlights

• iPhone 17 Air is rumoured to be Apple’s thinnest iPhone at just 6mm thick.
• It will likely surpass the iPhone 6, which is 6.9mm thick.
• Expected specs include a 6.6-inch display, Apple’s A19 chip, Dynamic Island for notifications, a single 48MP rear camera, a 24MP front camera and an aluminium frame.
• The iPhone 17 Air is anticipated to debut in September 2025.

It has been reported multiple times in the past that Apple is working on its thinnest iPhone rumoured to be named iPhone 17 Air.

Adding to the buzz is now a recent report that reveals the exact size that we might get for the slimmest iPhone.

According to a research note Apple analyst Jeff Pu shared with Hong Kong-based investment bank Haitong and obtained by MacRumors, Pu has reportedly backed certain recent rumours floating around the thickness of the upcoming iPhone. Pu suggested the device will measure an ultra-slim 6mm thick.

Apple Hub on X (previously Twitter) also shared the update adding to its credibility.

The iPhone 17 Air will reportedly be 6mm thick, which would make it the thinnest iPhone ever!

Source: analyst Jeff Pu pic.twitter.com/fnhKv8qRlU

— Apple Hub (@theapplehub) November 19, 2024

“We agreed with the recent chatter of a 6mm thickness ultra-slim design of the iPhone 17 Slim model,” Pu wrote in the note.

If accurate, this would make the iPhone 17 Air the thinnest iPhone ever surpassing the current record-holder, which is the iPhone 6 with its 6.9mm thick body. It would also be around three-quarters the thickness of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models, emphasising a lighter, sleeker feel.

Although some may wish for an even thinner design, the limits of battery and internal components mean 6mm is already impressive for a device with modern capabilities.

Apple iPhone – Thickness Comparison

Compared to older models, this is a significant leap as most iPhones before the iPhone 6 measured between 7.6mm and 12.3mm thick.

A quick look at the thickness of other iPhones –

• iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max: 8.25mm
• iPhone 16 and 16 Plus: 7.8mm
• iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max: 8.25mm
• iPhone 15 and 15 Plus: 7.8mm
• iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max: 7.85mm
• iPhone 14 and 14 Plus: 7.8mm
• iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max: 7.65mm
• iPhone 13 and 13 mini: 7.65mm
• iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max: 7.4mm
• iPhone 12 and 12 mini: 7.4mm
• iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max: 8.1mm
• iPhone 11: 8.3mm
• iPhone XS and XS Max: 7.7mm
• iPhone XR: 8.3mm
• iPhone X: 7.7mm
• iPhone 8 Plus: 7.5mm
• iPhone 8: 7.3mm
• iPhone 7 Plus: 7.3mm
• iPhone 7: 7.1mm
• iPhone 6s Plus: 7.3mm
• iPhone 6s: 7.1mm
• iPhone 6 Plus: 7.1mm
• iPhone 6: 6.9mm
• iPhone 17 Air: 6mm (Rumoured)

However, the iPhone 17 Air won’t be Apple’s thinnest product overall.

The thinnest Apple product is the 13-inch iPad Pro 2024 version, which is only 5.1mm thick. It is then followed by the final iPod Nano at 5.4mm.

iPhone 17 Air – Features and Specs (Rumoured)

According to several credible sources, Apple is working to develop an ultra-thin completely redesigned iPhone 17 Air, scheduled to be released next year.

While the official name isn’t confirmed, Pu refers to it as the iPhone 17 Slim, while others use “Air” to highlight its lightweight design.

Other than that, the phone is expected to feature the following specs –

• A 6.6-inch display, as previously suggested by supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
• Apple’s A19 chip.
• A Dynamic Island for notifications and quick actions.
• A single 48MP rear camera and a 24MP front camera.
• An aluminium frame for durability.
• Face ID and 8GB of RAM, likely optimized for Apple Intelligence.

Apple is also rumoured to include its in-house 5G modem.

iPhone 17 Air – Expected Launch Timeline

As per reports, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to debut in September 2025. As the launch date is still far from today, we have to take the current reports with a pinch of salt. The details about its design and features could evolve.

FAQs

Q1. What is the rumoured thickness of the iPhone 17 Air?

Answer. The iPhone 17 Air is rumoured to be just 6mm thick, making it Apple’s thinnest iPhone ever.

Q2. How does the rumoured thickness of the iPhone 17 Air compare to the iPhone 6?

Answer. The iPhone 17 Air is expected to be 6mm thick, which is thinner than the iPhone 6’s 6.9mm thick body.

Q3. What are some of the expected specifications of the iPhone 17 Air?

Answer. The iPhone 17 Air is expected to feature a 6.6-inch display, Apple’s A19 chip, Dynamic Island for notifications, a single 48MP rear camera, a 24MP front camera and an aluminium frame.

Q4. When is the iPhone 17 Air expected to launch?

Answer. The iPhone 17 Air is anticipated to debut in September 2025.

Q5. What is Apple analyst Jeff Pu’s role in the rumours about the iPhone 17 Air?

Answer. Apple analyst Jeff Pu has backed certain rumours about the thickness of the iPhone 17 Air, suggesting it will measure an ultra-slim 6mm thick.

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