Apple is preparing for a major revolution in the 2025 iPhone line, with a new iPhone model called the iPhone 17 Air set to be launched.
According to leaked information, the iPhone 17 Air has an extremely thin design, with a thickness of 5mm to 6mm. However, unlike the
iPhone X, this phone model will not be the best product in the segment in terms of specifications but will be behind the Pro models.
Creating the iPhone 17 Air is not simple.
Creating the iPhone 17 Air is not simple.
The iPhone 17 Air will showcase the futuristic design that Apple is aiming for,
but it comes with some sacrifices that users may have to accept. Having an ultra-thin iPhone will certainly appeal to many people, but this means accepting some concessions.
Camera
One of the notable points is the camera system. Over the years, iPhones have been equipped with two to three cameras on the b
ack to serve different types of photography. However, with the compact design of the iPhone 17 Air, this phone model is expected to have only one rear camera.
While the latest iPhone's main camera has been upgraded to a 48MP resolution that allows users to zoom twice as much a
s the 12MP sensor, users will have to give up the ultra-wide angle feature, as the iPhone 17 Air only has a single sensor on the back. T
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his may make many users unhappy, but with a thin and light design, Apple hopes to attract a certain number of customers.
Apple may only equip the iPhone 17 Air with a single camera on the back.
Apple may only equip the iPhone 17 Air with a single camera on the back.
Battery
It’s one of the main concerns consumers have with smartphones. Howeve
r, fitting a large battery inside a thin smartphone is nearly impossible, at least with current battery technology. In fact, it’s on
e of the biggest problems Apple is facing when it comes to making a device like the iPhone 17 Air.
Apple has improved the battery life of the iPhone thanks in part to the higher performance of its chips, but the iPhone 17 Air may have one of the shortest battery lives of any new iPhone Apple has released in recent times.
Battery life is also a limitation that the phone faces.
Battery life is also a limitation that the phone faces.
5G is worse
Apple is expected to equip the iPhone 17 Air with its own 5G chip, with plans to first apply it on the upcoming iPhone SE 4. However, this 5G chip is said to be less powerful than the Qualcomm chip currently used in current iPhone models, leading to the iPhone 17 Air's 5G speeds possibly being slightly lower. Notably, this new chip will not be compatible with mmWave networks in the US.
No SIM card
Another notable point is that the iPhone 17 Air design will not have a SIM tray and will only support eSIM. This has been applied to all iPhone models sold in the US but is still not popular in many other markets. Not supporting physical SIM cards can cause difficulties for users in countries like China, where smartphones still need to support traditional SIM cards.
