Apple iPhone 17 Air Launching In 2025:
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has entered the NPI phase at Foxconn and is expected to be Apple’s thinnest phone yet. Likely to replace the Plus model in 2025, it may feature eSIM technology, a single camera, and a smaller battery.
Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone 17 Air has reportedly entered the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase at Foxconn, as per a DigiTimes report citing supply chain sources. Touted to be Apple’s slimmest smartphone yet, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to replace the ‘Plus’ model in the company’s 2025 flagship lineup.
The NPI phase transitions a product from concept to mass production, encompassing design validation, prototype testing, supplier qualification, and manufacturing process development, according to MacRumors.
iPhone 17 Air: What to expect In Thinnest Iphone Ever?
A recent report from The Information has provided insights into the dimensions of the iPhone 17 Air. According to the report, prototypes of the iPhone 17 Air are expected to feature a thickness between 5mm and 6mm. In contrast, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are significantly thicker, measuring 7.8mm and 8.25mm, respectively.
The drastic reduction in thickness is reported to come with several compromises, including the elimination of the physical SIM card tray. This suggests that the iPhone 17 Air could fully transition to eSIM technology. Notably, Apple has already been offering eSIM-only iPhones in the US since the iPhone 14, although models in other regions still include a physical SIM card tray.
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is rumored to feature a large, centered camera bump on the back, potentially housing a single camera sensor—a downgrade from the dual-camera setup seen in the standard iPhone 16 models.
Additionally, the device may compromise on battery capacity, with reports indicating a smaller battery compared to current models, though the exact size reduction has not yet been disclosed.
The Apple iPhone 17 Air might also feature a single speaker located in the earpiece, as reports suggest there may not be enough space to accommodate a second speaker in the bottom grille.
