Apple’s iPhone 17 series to launch in September with a slim surprise in the new iPhone 17 lineup

Apple is gearing up for a major shake-up with its iPhone 17 lineup, set to be unveiled this September. Fans are expecting the usual four-model release, but leaks suggest that a new model is on the way- a very thin version, which could likely be called the iPhone 17 Air.

This year's Apple iPhone 17 series is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet. Important specifications and pricing information for the upcoming iPhones have started to appear online as September draws near.

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What is the iPhone 17 Air and how is it different?

The iPhone 17 Slim or iPhone 17 Air will be a brand-new model that will take the place of the Plus version. Early leaks say that this new phone will be much thinner, only 5.5mm thick, which is a big change from the bulkier designs of the past few years.

The iPhone 16 Plus model is expected to be replaced by the iPhone 17 Air. As the name implies, it will have an extremely thin design, measuring only 5.5 mm in thickness. Apple may eliminate the physical SIM slot due to design constraints.

A 6.55-inch screen is anticipated, and Apple is rumored to be using a new type of high-energy-density battery cell, which can store more power and take up less space than the traditional phone batteries found in the current generation of high-end phones, as per a report by Deccan Herald.

Since the significant redesign of the iPhone 11 Pro in 2019, the camera design of iPhone Pro models has essentially stayed the same.

What are the major camera and display upgrades?

According to the most recent images of leaked iPhone 17 models, the camera module will have a completely new and modern design. They will take up the entire top slot on the back while maintaining the iPhone's distinctiveness.

In comparison to the iPhone 16 Plus, even the iPhone 17 Air will have a different camera design. It will have a long, horizontally aligned capsule with an LED flash on one side and a single primary camera sensor on the other.



On the other hand, like the iPhone 16, the standard iPhone 17 model will feature a vertically aligned module with dual-camera sensors and an LED flash.

Performance and chip upgrades

All four iPhone 17 models from Apple will have OLED screens with Pro Motion technology. A refresh rate of 120 Hz will also be supported by them. They will also include silicon from the A19 series.

While the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max will have more cores in the A19 Pro silicon, the standard iPhone 17 and 17 Air may have watered-down A19 chipsets.

FAQs

What's new in the iPhone 17 design?
Apple is introducing a slimmer, redesigned look, particularly on the new iPhone 17 Air model.

When will the iPhone 17 series be released?
The iPhone 17 series is expected to be released globally in the second week of September.