Apple is preparing to launch the iPhone 17 Air this September as the replacement for the iPhone 16 Plus. According to recent reports, the device will weigh between 145g and 150g, making it lighter than Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge.
The weight reduction is attributed to the use of 7000 series aluminum for the frame, instead of titanium, resulting in a frame weight of 25–30g. The OLED display weighs about 35g, the single 48MP rear camera adds 5–7g, the A19 chip and logic board together contribute around 10–12g, and the MagSafe module with other electronics also adds 10–12g. The glass back is 15g and the battery is 35g.
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The device is expected to be 5.5mm thin, making it thinner than the Galaxy S25 Edge. Apple is rumored to be using Si/C battery technology to achieve higher energy density, though the capacity is likely under 3,000mAh (most estimates range from 2,800mAh to 2,900mAh). Apple is also expected to offer a battery case as an accessory.
The iPhone 17 Air will reportedly feature a 24MP selfie camera, 8GB RAM, a 120Hz OLED screen with Always-On Display support, Dynamic Island, Face ID, wireless charging, and global eSIM support.