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iPhone 17 Air Storage Suppliers Revealed, SanDisk, Kioxia Join Samsung and SK Hynix

Highlights

Apple has added SanDisk and Kioxia to its storage supplier list for the iPhone 17 Air.
The iPhone 17 Air is expected to offer 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB variants, while the 1TB option remains exclusive to the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
The iPhone 17 Air may be priced higher than the standard iPhone 17.

The iPhone 17 Air image leaked earlier. (Image credit – Sonny Dickson)

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air is expected to launch soon. It will introduce a new ultra-slim design that sacrifices some rear camera and battery capabilities to deliver a sleeker form factor within the iPhone 17 lineup.

Despite its slimmer build, the iPhone 17 Air could still ship with high-end internal storage options thanks to multiple suppliers. According to a supply chain analysis allegedly compiled by Citigroup and shared on X (formerly Twitter) by @Jukanlosreve, Apple has reportedly added SanDisk and Kioxia to its list of storage providers, alongside existing partners Samsung and SK Hynix.

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Breakdown of iPhone 17 Air Storage Supply

Caption – iPhone 17 Series Supply Chain Analysis. (Image source – Citi/ @Jukanlosreve on X)

The leaked spreadsheet indicates that Kioxia holds the largest share of iPhone 17 Air storage supply orders at 35%, followed by SK Hynix with 30%, SanDisk at 20%, and Samsung with the remaining 15%.

However, storage options may vary. According to another now-deleted post by @Jukanlosreve, some NAND chips could be limited to just 128GB with higher configurations of 256GB and 512GB also available. The 1TB option will reportedly remain exclusive to the iPhone 17 Pro Max, consistent with Apple’s previous strategy.

The iPhone 17 Air to launch with up to 512GB of internal storage. (Image source – @Jukanlosreve on X)

Expected Pricing

Pricing leaks suggest that the iPhone 17 Air could be positioned closer to the iPhone 17 Pro rather than the standard iPhone 17. In South Korea, the leaked prices stand at 1.4 million won for the iPhone 17 Pro, 1.55 million won for the iPhone 17 Air, and 1.25 million won for the iPhone 17.

For comparison, the iPhone 16 Pro Max (1TB model) still carries a hefty price tag of $1,400 on Amazon, even in Renewed Premium condition, highlighting the premium Apple continues to command for its top-tier storage options.

FAQs

Q1. Which companies are supplying storage for the iPhone 17 Air?

Answer. Apple has reportedly added SanDisk and Kioxia to its list of storage suppliers for the iPhone 17 Air, joining existing partners Samsung and SK Hynix. Kioxia holds the largest share at 35%.

Q2. What storage options will be available for the iPhone 17 Air?

Answer. The iPhone 17 Air is expected to offer 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage variants. The 1TB option will remain exclusive to the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Q3. How is the iPhone 17 Air priced compared to other models in the lineup?

Answer. Leaks suggest the iPhone 17 Air will be priced higher than the standard iPhone 17 and closer to the iPhone 17 Pro, reflecting its premium positioning despite a slimmer design.