At Apple’s “Awe-Dropping” event, one device drew a louder reaction than most: the iPhone 17 Air. Billed as the thinnest iPhone the company has ever made, the Air blends cutting-edge engineering with a sleek titanium design, creating a new entry in the iPhone lineup that feels instantly iconic.
A Striking First Impression
As the stage lights hit, the iPhone 17 Air looked almost impossibly slim. At just 5.6 millimeters thick, it’s thinner than any smartphone Apple has released before. Yet it doesn’t feel fragile — thanks to a Grade 5 titanium frame paired with Ceramic Shield 2 glass, Apple insists it’s tougher than last year’s Pro models.
The display is equally eye-catching: a 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED with ProMotion technology, running up to 120Hz for smooth motion and adaptive downscaling for efficiency. Watching demo videos on the massive Apple Park screen, the colors popped with cinematic vibrancy.
Features That Make the Air Stand Out
- Design: Ultra-thin 5.6mm body with titanium finish, weighing noticeably less than the iPhone 17 Pro.
- Display: 6.5-inch OLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10, and Dolby Vision.
- Performance: Powered by the A19 Bionic chip, ensuring flagship-level speed in a lightweight frame.
- Camera: A refined 48MP Fusion camera system with wide and ultra-wide lenses, plus enhanced computational photography for crisp low-light shots.
- Front Camera: 18MP TrueDepth camera with Center Stage, optimized for FaceTime and video calls.
- Battery Life: Despite its slim design, Apple claims up to 26 hours of video playback, with 50% charging in under 25 minutes.
- Connectivity: 5G-ready, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and full iOS 26 support.
Full Technical Specifications of iPhone 17 Air
- Thickness: 5.6mm, Apple’s slimmest iPhone
- Frame: Grade 5 titanium + Ceramic Shield 2
- Display: 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 1–120Hz adaptive refresh, HDR10, Dolby Vision
- Chipset: A19 Bionic (3nm) with N1 connectivity chip
- Rear Camera: Dual 48MP Fusion system (wide + ultra-wide)
- Front Camera: 18MP TrueDepth with Center Stage
- Battery Life: Up to 26 hours video playback, fast charging with USB-C
- Storage Options: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
- Colors: Titanium Gray, Pearl White, Midnight Blue, Product(RED)
- Operating System: iOS 26
- Sustainability: Built with 30% recycled materials
Price and Availability
Apple priced the iPhone 17 Air in the same range as a Pro device:
- United States: Starting at $999
- United Kingdom: Starting at £999
Pre-orders open on Friday, September 12, with the first units landing in stores and shipping on Friday, September 19.
In person, the iPhone 17 Air doesn’t just look thinner — it feels like a glimpse into Apple’s design future. By proving that a slim form factor can still carry top-tier specs, Apple may have just redefined what a premium smartphone can be. For buyers in the U.S. and UK, the Air offers a middle ground: lighter and sleeker than the Pro models, but still powerful enough to satisfy demanding users.
