Apple is reportedly replacing its Plus model with a new device in the iPhone 17 lineup—the iPhone 17 Air. Currently in the early stages of production, this ultra-thin iPhone is expected to take the place of the standard Plus model, aligning with Apple’s long-term goal of innovating in design and user experience.
The iPhone 17 Air is believed to prioritize a sleek, slim form factor over advanced features, with reports suggesting it will be Apple’s thinnest iPhone yet at just 6mm. This would make it 25% thinner than the base model. The iPhone 17 is also expected to come with similar iPhone 17 specs but will have just one camera, thus making the device closer to the entry-level iPhone 17 model. Despite this, rumors suggest the iPhone 17 Air may be the most expensive version in the lineup, with Apple betting that users will be willing to pay a premium for the design.
The device has reportedly entered the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase, a critical step toward manufacturing. This phase involves assessing the manufacturing feasibility of the design, ensuring that Apple and its supplier, Foxconn, can move forward with production. At this stage, minor design adjustments are often made to align the device with production capabilities.
iPhone 17 Air may well be the harbinger of a change in the near future by Apple as the company hints at its overall vision. This tremendously slim phone may have been the first effort of Apple to set the stage for iPhones of the future, as the company might introduce thin models in all of its lines in the coming years.
As production continues, the iPhone 17 Air may revolutionize Apple’s the workflow on how sleek designs are presented while maintaining functionality.
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