The iPhone 17 Air, or Slim, is set to launch in September alongside the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Expected to replace the iPhone 16 Plus, the new model is anticipated to be Apple’s thinnest phone yet, offering a sleeker and more streamlined design. Recently, a purported hands-on video surfaced online, providing a closer look at dummy units of the iPhone 17 series. The leak gives us an early glimpse of the iPhone 17 Air’s design, which could make it the slimmest device in the lineup.
The hands-on video, shared by the YouTube channel Unbox Therapy, showcases dummy units of the iPhone 17 series, which are believed to have been sourced from China, likely from case manufacturers. In the video, host Lewis Hilsenteger begins by examining the dummy unit of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which measures 163.0×77.59×8.75mm. However, the spotlight quickly shifts to the iPhone 17 Air, which stands out for its thin profile. As Lewis holds the device, he comments, “That feels futuristic,” while also expressing concern about its potential fragility due to its slim design. At its thinnest point, the iPhone 17 Air is reportedly just 5.65mm thick.
When compared to the iPhone 17 Pro Max dummy, which measures 8.75mm in thickness, the iPhone 17 Air’s slimness becomes even more apparent. If these dimensions hold true for the final version, the iPhone 17 Air will represent a significant reduction in thickness compared to other models in the iPhone 17 series. The video also briefly showcases a dummy unit for the standard iPhone 17, which is said to measure 149.6×271.46×7.96mm. While the iPhone 17 Air appears slightly taller than the standard iPhone 17, it remains smaller in comparison to the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
A protective case designed specifically for the iPhone 17 Air dummy unit is also featured in the video, further hinting at the phone’s eventual release. While the video provides no final confirmation, it offers an intriguing preview of what could be one of the thinnest and most elegant iPhones to date. With Apple’s focus on slim designs and minimalism, the iPhone 17 Air might be a major step forward in the evolution of the company’s smartphone lineup.
