Under the hood, the iPhone 17 Air will run on the new A19 or A19 Pro chipset, paired with 8 GB of RAM. Storage options should include 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB. Connectivity also gets a boost: Apple's first in-house 5G modem (C1), Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4 support are all on board, ensuring the Air won't feel compromised when it comes to speed.

Most years, the flagship smartphones are introduced in September. MacRumors highlighted a story originally reported by iphone-ticker.de that the Apple iPhone 17 event could be Tuesday, September 9, according to information gleaned from German mobile phone providers.

Apple usually sends out invites in late August, but history and habit suggest this year’s iPhone event will fall on September 9.

With a thickness of 5.8mm, Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge is seen as the main competitor to Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air. The South Korean smartphone model was launched on May 13. Expected to replace the Plus models, the iPhone 17 Air targets Apple’s more affordable segment with an ultra-slim, sleek design.

As is typical with the feature gap between standard and pro models, rumors suggest the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max (as well as the Air) will get the newest A19 chip, while the regular iPhone 17 will get the same A18 chip that powered last year's iPhone 16.

India will be now the manufacturing hub for Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 series, all four models from iPhone Air to Pro models are set to be manufactured in India. But Why is Apple shifting from China to India?

According to media reports, the iPhone 18 series could feature four models, including the iPhone 18 Air, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a foldable iPhone.

The thinner handset could feature a 5.5mm profile and replace the iPhone Plus model. The iPhone "Air" will reportedly replace the iPhone Plus model. It could measure 5.5mm thick and have a 6.6-inch display.