The design of Apple’s iPhone lineup has stagnated in recent years, and the company needs to make the necessary changes if it doesn’t want to lose sales. While the company is adding new features like Apple Intelligence, the external design plays a key role when users upgrade to the latest model. The company has big plans for the future of the iPhone, with various reports suggesting that next year the company will probably offer a new model called the iPhone “Air” and that the device will feature 8GB of RAM and a single 48MP camera. I’ve heard rumors. lens.
iPhone 17 “Air” will be equipped with 8GB RAM for Apple Intelligence and a single-lens camera
There have been conflicting reports regarding the design and feature set of the iPhone 17 Air, but we do know that the company is planning a new model that could be priced higher than the current model. Ming-Chi Kuo has previously said that the device will be equipped with an A19 chip, display a dynamic island on the front, and a single-lens camera on the back. Additionally, it will be one of the first Apple devices to come equipped with a custom 5G modem.
In his recent research notes (via mcroomers), Haitong International analyst Jeff Pu said the iPhone 17 Air will have a 6.6-inch display, which is slightly smaller than the iPhone 16 Plus but larger than the iPhone 16 Pro. The analyst also claims that the chip powering the device will be the A19 rather than the A19 Pro, which is based on TSMC’s 3nm architecture. We suspect it will be equipped with the same chip as the standard iPhone 17 lineup.
In terms of design, the Air will have an aluminum frame and a single 48MP camera on the back. So far, reports and rumors suggest that the iPhone 17 Air doesn’t use high-grade metals like titanium for its finish, so it doesn’t seem like an attractive option other than design. However, when combined with the A19 chip, the device also has the 8GB of RAM required for the Apple Intelligence feature to work. The device’s price was previously rumored to be higher than the ‘Pro’ model, but it remains to be seen how the company will justify the price with design changes alone.
The analyst expects Apple to upgrade the design of at least one iPhone 17 model, which is expected to be significantly slimmer than the current model. From what we understand, the iPhone 17 Air appears to be a slimmer version of the iPhone SE 4, which is also in development and scheduled for a spring release. This device is scheduled to be released in September next year.
