Brand new ‘iPhone 17 Air’ reportedly to have a single 48MP rear camera, 8GB of RAM and more

In recent months, several credible sources have claimed that Apple plans to release a redesigned, significantly thinner iPhone 17 model next year. The name of the device is not yet known, so we will call it the “iPhone 17 Air” for the time being.

There are conflicting rumors about the device’s design and specifications, but most sources agree that it will have a screen of around 6.6 inches. In July, Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said he expects the device to have a standard A19 chip, a Dynamic Island, a single rear camera and an Apple-designed 5G modem.

In a research note this week with investment bank Haitong International, analyst Jeff Pu agreed that the slim iPhone 17 model will have a 6.6-inch screen and an A19 chip manufactured with the same TSMC 3nm process used for the A18 Pro chip. He also expects the device to have an aluminum frame, Face ID, a single 48-megapixel rear camera, a 24-megapixel front camera and 8GB of RAM for Apple Intelligence.

Pu expects the slim iPhone 17 model to feature a striking new design compared to previous iPhone models. He said the device will be a mid-range iPhone that will replace the Plus model, as he doesn’t expect an iPhone 17 Plus in next year’s lineup.

Apple will likely unveil the “iPhone 17 Air” in September 2025, so the device is still far away from launch and some features may change over time.

Pu has proven to be a largely accurate source of information for upcoming Apple products.