iPhone 17 Air price leak: 256GB at $1,099, while massive 1TB model hits $1,499

iPhone 17 Air price: Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air is shaping up to be one of the company’s most ambitious redesigns until now, and a new analysis report found that it’s bringing a premium price tag along with it, as per a report.

iPhone 17 Air Pricing Details

Market research firm TrendForce revealed that the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air will start at $1,099 for 256GB of storage, with the top-tier 1TB model reaching $1,499, as per a Macrumors report. Apple is expected to offer three storage and pricing options, as per TrendForce's prediction:

• 256GB - $1,099
• 512GB - $1,299
• 1TB - $1,499

Earlier this week, J.P. Morgan had estimated the iPhone 17 Air would start between $899 and $949, as per Macrumors. If accurate, TrendForce’s predictions suggest Apple may be aiming even higher, up to $150 more at the top tier, according to the report.


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iPhone 17 Air to Replace iPhone 16 Plus in 2025 Lineup

The iPhone 17 Air is set to replace the iPhone 16 Plus in the lineup, but with specs and pricing that push it closer to the Pro range than past non-Pro models, as per the Macrumors report.

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A19 Chip and 12GB RAM Power the iPhone 17 Air

TrendForce shared that the iPhone 17 Air will reportedly have the new A19 processor just as in the regular iPhone 17, while the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models will be powered by the more advanced A19 Pro chip, according to the report.

The iPhone 17 Air, Pro, and Pro Max are also expected to come with 12GB of RAM, up from 8GB in previous models, while the base iPhone 17 will stick with 8GB, as per Macrumors.

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All iPhone 17 Models to Feature 120Hz ProMotion Displays

All four models in the lineup will include 120Hz ProMotion displays, extending the high-refresh-rate screen technology beyond just the Pro models for the first time, according to the report.

iPhone 17 to Keep $799 Price, Pro Models Get More Storage and Price Hikes

While the iPhone 17 Air’s pricing is new information, TrendForce suggests the regular iPhone 17 will keep its $799 starting price and 128GB of base storage, as reported by Macrumors. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are also expected to move to 256GB base storage, with $50 to $100 price increases depending on configuration, according to the report.

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Sales Outlook: iPhone 17 Series Could Outperform iPhone 16

Despite the rising prices, TrendForce forecasts a 3.5% increase in total iPhone 17 shipments compared to the iPhone 16 series in 2024, as per the report. The Pro models are still expected to lead in sales, but the Air may attract users looking for a premium experience without going all the way to Pro Max pricing, according to Macrumors.

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Apple’s “Awe Dropping” Event Set for September 9

The tech giant is expected to unveil the full iPhone 17 lineup at its "Awe dropping" event on September 9, with the phones likely hitting stores on Friday, September 19, as reported by Macrumors.

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FAQs

How much will the iPhone 17 Air cost?

It is expected to start at $1,099 for 256GB of storage and goes up to $1,499 for the 1TB model.

What chip does the iPhone 17 Air use?

It is expected to run on Apple’s new A19 chip, the same as the base iPhone 17.