iPhone 17 Air Leak: Ultra-Thin Design, A19 Pro Chip, and Soft Color Options Revealed

The upcoming iPhone 17 Air is shaping up to be one of Apple’s most minimalistic and lightweight smartphones to date. A new leak suggests Apple is going all-in on thinness, lightness, and subtle aesthetics, while making strategic compromises on hardware.

 iPhone 17 Air Colors: Light, Subtle, and Elegant

According to reliable sources, the iPhone 17 Air will launch in four muted colorways:

Black

Silver

Light Gold (soft, understated tone)

Light Blue (so faint, it may appear white in many lighting conditions)

Apple is clearly embracing minimalism with these nearly pastel shades, designed to complement the phone’s ultra-slim profile without being flashy.

 Powered by A19 Pro Chip (Lite Version)

Under the hood, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to feature a lesser variant of the A19 Pro chip found in the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. While slightly downgraded, it's a significant upgrade over the chip used in the iPhone 16 Plus.

Even better—Apple is reportedly equipping the Air with the same amount of RAM as the Pro models, narrowing the performance gap.

 The Trade-Offs: Battery & Camera

Of course, all this thinness comes at a cost:

Battery capacity will be small, likely resulting in shorter battery life.

Only one rear camera, which could be a deal-breaker for photography enthusiasts.

But the payoffs? A super slim chassis between 5.5mm and 5.65mm, and an incredibly light build of just 145g—a breath of fresh Air, literally.

 iPhone 17 Air Replaces the iPhone 16 Plus

The 17 Air is set to replace the iPhone 16 Plus in Apple’s lineup, offering a completely different approach: lighter, thinner, and more minimalist.