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The tech world’s humming with excitement as the iPhone 17 Air creeps toward its expected September 2025 reveal. With Samsung’s svelte Galaxy S25 Edge already out in the open, Apple’s take on the ultra-slim smartphone is turning heads thanks to a new set of leaked dummy units. These images put the iPhone 17 Air head-to-head with the iPhone 16 Plus, teasing a design leap that’s got everyone talking.
The photos lay it all bare. Side by side, the iPhone 17 Air (rocking a timeless black) stands next to the iPhone 16 Plus (in vibrant ultramarine), and the slimness steals the show. The 16 Plus, never a bulky beast, suddenly looks like it’s been bulking up. Word is the iPhone 17 Air clocks in at a razor-thin 5.5mm, a big drop from the 16 Plus’s 7.8mm. That’s a difference your hand—and your pocket—will notice. With sharper edges and a near-paper-thin profile, the Air’s futuristic vibe feels like Apple’s flexing its design muscle.
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Digging into the dummy unit, it’s clear this isn’t just about being skinny. The iPhone 17 Air rocks a single rear camera, ditching the dual-camera setup of the 16 Plus for a streamlined look that echoes leaks from folks like Sonny Dickson, who hinted at Apple’s push for simplicity. On the side, a new Camera Control button—lifted from the iPhone 16 Pro—adds a tactile twist, promising slick photo and video tricks despite the lone lens.
On size, the iPhone 17 Air is pegged at 6.6 inches, sitting neatly between the 6.3-inch iPhone 16 Pro and the 6.9-inch 16 Pro Max, making it a close rival to the 6.7-inch 16 Plus. But slimming down has its costs. Rumors swirl that the battery might slip below 3000mAh, which could worry folks who need juice all day. Still, Apple’s banking on the Air’s featherlight 145g frame—compared to the 16 Plus’s 199g and even lighter than the 165g Galaxy S25 Edge—to make the trade-off worth it.
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