iPhone 17 Air: The New Ultra‑Thin Sensation
South Korea’s Sisa Journal has paved the way for a slimmer future: the much‑anticipated iPhone 17 Air will weigh in at a whopping 6.25 mm. That’s so thin, you might mistake it for a postcard… if Apple cut a postcard differently.
Numbers That Matter
- Thickness: 6.25 mm
- 25 % lighter than the iPhone 16 Pro
- 20 % lighter than the original iPhone 16
Throwback to the Past
Remember the iconic iPhone 6? At 6.9 mm, it used to feel like a tiny brick in your palm. Now, the iPhone 17 Air will have it looking like the Swiss army knife of phones—compact, handy and incredibly thin.
Rumors, Reality, and the South Korean Touch
Other reports have floated around—some say 5 mm, others 6 mm— but the South Korean confirmation settles the debate. If you’re buying on hype, the 6.25 mm figure seems reliable. Apple probably squeezed out some hardware… or maybe the speakers are gone; who knows? The only constant is that question marks in the air are going to get a lot thinner.
iPhone 17 Air: The New Middle‑Ground Marvel
Apple’s latest trickster, the iPhone 17 Air, lands in the US at a humble $899. That’s practically a mirror image of the iPhone 16 Plus, so you’ll probably brag about “I’m tech savvy but still affordable.”
Why $899 Makes Sense
- Less than the flagship iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max — good news for the budget‑concerned.
- Same as the iPhone 16 Plus — so you’re not breaking the bank for a slightly newer model.
- Closer to a mid‑tier price point, meaning you get the premium feel without the premium price.
Takeaway
If you’re hunting for a new phone but don’t want to cough up the big bucks, the iPhone 17 Air’s $899 punch line might just be your ticket to the Apple club. It’s all the cosmetic upgrades you’d expect, plus a little less financial drama.
