The anticipation around the iPhone Air is certainly intriguing! With its ultra-slim design, it seems Apple is aiming to attract users who prefer a more lightweight and sleek device. Given the mixed success of the iPhone Plus models, it’ll be interesting to see if the Air can capture a broader audience. If it combines the appealing aesthetics with strong performance and battery life, it could potentially resonate well with consumers. Ultimately, it’ll depend on how well Apple markets it and whether the features meet user expectations. What do you think might make it a success or a miss?

The iPhone 17 Air could significantly boost Apple’s revenue, as it is expected to have the highest starting price of any iPhone model—projected to start at $1,299. This would surpass the anticipated starting price of $1,199 for the iPhone 17 Pro Max. A leaked roadmap from Ice Universe supports this speculation, suggesting that the iPhone 17 Air will indeed be the most expensive device in the lineup.

Some of the specs for the iPhone 17 Air might leave you questioning how Apple can justify its high price. The design will need to be exceptional for the company to set the price above its most ambitious model. Haitong International analyst Jeff Pu recently shared insights with clients that echoed much of what Ice Universe outlined in a roadmap back in July, shedding light on the expected features of the iPhone 17 Air.

The device will be powered by a 3nm A19 application processor (AP). It’s important to note that the iPhone 17 Air will not feature the more advanced A19 Pro AP, which will be available in the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. While the Pro models are expected to have 12GB of RAM, the iPhone 17 Air will come with 8GB, enabling it to support Apple’s AI initiative, known as Apple Intelligence.