Apple iPhone 17 Air review Apple iPhone 17 Air – Out in September 2025 Apple’s iPhone 17 Air is the thinnest iPhone ever. A: It’s light, it’s stylish and it’s loaded with new tech. With its cool design and smart features, this phone seeks to revolutionize what we think of smartphones. Here’s a basic, detailed breakdown of what to expect, according to leaks and rumors.

Cool New Design

The iPhone 17 Air will be around 5.5-6mm thin it seems, which is slightly thinner than the iPhone 6’s 6.9mm. Unlike Pro models, which have heavier titanium, it’s made of a light aluminum frame and it weighs about 145 grams, similar to the iPhone SE or iPhone 13 mini. It’s extremely easy to hold and quite portable, which makes it great for those who want a phone that is light and feels premium at the same time.

Design Details

The phone also has a simple, piccolo-style speaker situated along two holes near the USB-C port, which is slightly off-center for the slim design. The glass is super tough, maybe something like Gorilla Glass Armor, in order to fend of scratches and drops as well as destruction. The back is a combination of aluminum and glass and for a cool look there’s a glass patch covering the back bearing the Apple logo. Rumored colors for the iPhone 9 include light blue (similarly to the MacBook Air’s Sky Blue), light gold, black and silver, which impart a fresh, modish feel.

Why It Stands Out

The svelte design is not just for show — it means the phone can slip more easily into snug pockets or small bags. Apple’s emphasis on a light frame allows you to carry it with you all day without being bogged down. It’s like having the best of both worlds; the mix of metal and glass means it should remain robust while looking classy, style and substance blended together nicely.

Screen and Power

There’s also Apple’s ProMotion tech, which allows a refresh rate that ranges from 1Hz to 120Hz for slick scrolling, gaming and animations. This also enables an Always-On Display, which lets you check notifications or widgets without unlocking your phone.

Performance Boost

It has a 5-core GPU (Pro models come with 6 cores) and 12GB of RAM, so it should be powerful enough for writing devices, image editing and some smart notifications from Apple Intelligence. Apple’s new in-house 5G modem should result in faster, more reliable internet, most notably when it comes to streaming or gaming on the go.

Software and Features

The iPhone 17 Air will include iOS 26, boasting new tricks such as Adaptive Power Mode (to save your battery) and a more intelligent Apple Intelligence (for practical tasks such as summarizing emails or editing photos). That extra helping of RAM lets the phone manage those features fast, so you can multitask without worrying about a reduction of speed. If you’re editing video and working in apps, the Air should feel fast and punchy.

Camera Setup

Photos will still look sharp and colorful even in low light, thanks to Apple’s Photonic Engine and Deep Fusion tech. The cutout in the display also houses a front 24MP TrueDepth camera, which is improved across all iPhone 17 variants and is perfectly fine for taking selfies and making FaceTime calls.

Camera Style

The front camera just could be making the move to the left of the Dynamic Island to free up space within the phone, according to leaks. The Dynamic Island remains, providing a way to peek at notifications or control apps like music or timers without opening them. The lone back camera could prove limiting for zoom or wide-angle shots, but Apple’s software is supposed to compensate for any of that with top-quality photos.

Photography for Everyone

Though it lacks the Pro models’ additional lenses, the iPhone 17 Air’s camera is powerful enough for regular use. You can take a clear photo of friends, landscapes, or pets, and the front camera makes video calls look crisp. It’s great for casual photographers who have no use for professional-grade zoom.

Battery and Charging

The ultra-thin design would equate to a smaller battery – around 2,800-2,900mAh, instead of the iPhone 16 Plus’s 4,700mAh. Apple is employing new tech from TDK, with a silicon-anode battery that delivers more power in a smaller space.

Charging Options

The iPhone 17 Air also supports 35W wired charging (faster than the older versions) and up to 50W Qi 2.2 wireless charging with the MagSafe. That means speedy top-ups when you’re running low on juice. But if you spend a lot of time gaming on or watching videos on the phone, you may require a battery case for all-day battery life.

Battery Life Tips

To get the most from the smaller battery, you can put it in low-power mode and disable things like 5G when you aren’t using them. The Always-On Display can even be altered to be more energy efficent. Apple’s emphasis on efficiency should assist, but for heavy users it may be worth scheduling a few charging breaks.