iPhone 17: Apple reportedly dropping up to five features for its new model

Several rumors around the iPhone 17 are already starting to ; circulate. A completely new model would be planned, but it would miss out on a lot of new features presented in recent years. es.

The iPhone 17 is already starting to make headlines! Just a few weeks after the release of the latest iPhone 16, it seems that Apple is already planning its next lineup of major smartphones. While a classic model and Pro versions would still be well planned, we should also count on a new format: the iPhone 17 Air.

According to the first leaks, the iPhone 17 Air would innovate on a specific point: its thinness. Apple would be inspired by its desire to refine its products as was the case with the latest iPad Pro M4. But to do this, the iPhone 17 Air would ignore several points likely to annoy consumers.

L& #39;iPad Pro M4 surprised with its finesse. © Linternaute

Is the iPhone 17 Air a step backwards ?

Among the most surprising things about the iPhone 17 Air is the camera. Usually, iPhones have two sensors ( wide angle and ultra wide angle) for the basic models. The Pro versions are equipped with an additional sensor dedicated zoom.

The iPhone 17 Air would therefore not only do without this third sensor, but also the ultra wide angle. It would therefore only be equipped with a single main sensor, which could well be very handicapping for some users.

Another point likely not to evolve on the iPhone 17 Air: autonomy. Thinning a device to this extent often comes down to less room to fit a battery in. If the iPhone 17 Air is really thin, Apple could be forced to include only a small battery and whose autonomy will certainly be less high than for the base iPhone 17 or the iPhone 17 Pro.

According to the first rumors concerning the finishes of the iPhone 17 Air, the latter would also not have a titanium frame like This is the case on the latest main phones in the range. Conversely, the iPhone 17 Air would be mainly made of aluminum.

Finally, the iPhone 17 Air could also do without power with a less good processor than for the basic iPhone 17, but also less RAM. Apple would therefore choose to offer a very thin smartphone, but also equipped with basic features for a phone. We will have to wait to see the prices to know if this iPhone 17 Air is interesting or not since the miniaturization of components can be expensive for manufacturers.