A recent rumour suggests that the upcoming iPhone 17 ‘Air’ could be marginally slimmer than the current iPhone 16 model. According to industry sources, Apple might be facing some challenges in reducing the size of essential parts for this new iOS device.
Just over a month has passed since Apple unveiled the iPhone 16 lineup, yet speculation is already swirling about the upcoming iPhone 17 series, rumoured to feature an “Air” model in addition to the Pro and Pro Max variants.
Apple is set to revamp its iPhone range next year, potentially introducing the iPhone 17 Slim or Air model. This model might take over from the discontinued “Mini” line, with a standout feature being its reduced thickness.
The iPhone 17 Air is anticipated to be slimmer than its counterparts within the iPhone 17 series. However, a Naver news aggregator named “yeux1122” suggests that Apple faces challenges in achieving a thinner profile for this model.
Should this rumour hold, devices like the 13-inch iPad Pro, at 5.1mm, and the seventh-generation iPod nano, at 5.4mm, will hold onto their titles as Apple’s slimmest gadgets. Consequently, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to be thinner than 5.1mm.
The demand for sleeker and more efficient portable electronics drives companies to innovate with battery technology. Apple, in its quest to maintain a reputation for thin design, is said to be exploring options for a more slender battery for the iPhone 17 Air.
There’s talk that Apple intended to use a battery designed with a less bulky substrate for the iPhone 17 Air to achieve a slimmer profile. However, they might be encountering hurdles in reducing the battery’s dimensions.
