hello. This is Technologytodaynow. We’d like to share an update on the iPhone 17 Air, the ultra-thin model expected to launch next year.
The iPhone 17 Air is the newest addition to the lineup
The discontinuation of the iPhone Plus model and the introduction of the iPhone 17 Air
Since the iPhone has been available in a variety of models, the base model has typically been the best-selling model. Also, between the Pro and Pro Max models, the Pro Max model with the larger screen has been very popular. Following this trend, we expected that the Plus model, which is the base model but has a larger screen, would be in high demand. However, the reality was different.
Sales of the Plus model were slightly higher than those of the Mini model, but it is still the least demanded model in the currently released series. For example, looking at the ranking of single model sales in the second quarter of 2024, the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPhone 15 Pro ranked 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, respectively, but the iPhone 15 Plus was not ranked. Ultimately, Apple plans to abolish the Plus model with the iPhone 16 Plus and introduce a new lineup in the iPhone 17 series.
The new model that is likely to be added is the iPhone 17 Air. This model will come in a slimmer design with reduced thickness and lighter weight for maximum portability.
iPhone 17 Air adopts a slim design
Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman evaluates the iPhone 17 Air model as ‘a step toward something better.’ , and single rear camera. The iPhone 17 Air boasts a more sophisticated design than the basic model, and although it is only 5mm thick, it is expected to provide high portability and a more stylish design to consumers who do not need the advanced specifications of the Pro model. Thanks to these characteristics, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to record greater box office success than the iPhone 12, 13 mini, and iPhone 14, 15, and 16 Plus.
Possibility of iPhone Ultra appearance
The launch of the iPhone 17 Air is expected to lay the groundwork for the upcoming iPhone Ultra models. Apple aims to compress and load the specifications of the Pro models in a slimmer and lighter design. However, those goals are currently difficult to achieve, and are not expected to be realized by 2027.
So this iPhone 17 Air ,tentatively titled iPhone 17 Slim, will most likely be a preview of the iPhone Ultra. The thinner and lighter design maximizes portability, which is the most important value in a mobile device. Weight and battery are two of the most important factors when purchasing a smartphone or portable device, and the iPhone 17 Air is likely to satisfy both.
What to expect from the iPhone 17 lineup changes
If the iPhone 17 Air is a success, many are wondering what changes will be made to Apple’s iPhone lineup. It will be interesting to see if the base and pro models will retain their current thickness and weight, or if the entire lineup will be slimmed down.
It will be interesting to see if the iPhone 17 Air is simply the addition of a new model, or if it signals the beginning of an overall overhaul of the iPhone lineup.