Apple’s iPhone 17 Air could debut at $899, rivaling the iPhone 16 Plus in price. Reports suggest a focus on battery life via TSMC’s 3nm A19 chip and software optimizations, but the removal of the ultrawide camera fuels debates about value, per Mark Gurman’s newsletter.
According to the ‘Power On’ newsletter published by Mark Gurman, which was obtained by MacRumors, it has been reported that the iPhone 17 Air could begin at $899, which is the same price as the base model of the iPhone 16 Plus. There is no indication in the story of whether or not Apple’s sleek flagship will be able to outshine the iPhone 17 Plus.
Due to the fact that we have not yet received any definite information regarding the successor to the iPhone 16 Plus, it is highly probable that the iPhone 17 Air will be positioned as its replacement. However, it is anticipated that the iPhone 17 Air will make its debut with some features that have been reduced.
For example, it might not include an ultrawide-angle camera, but this would allow it to have more space for a larger battery, similar to what happened with the iPhone 16e, according to WCCFTECH.
Additionally, the iPhone 17 Air is anticipated to launch with the C1 5G modem, exactly as Apple’s “entry-level” model. Furthermore, given that the baseband chip has been mass-produced using TSMC’s 4nm process, it ought to be efficient enough for the handset to boast a longer runtime. The durability of the iPhone 17 Air, according to Gurman, will be “on par with current iPhones.”
Unfortunately, he has not specifically indicated which model it is; but, if it is able to stay in use for a somewhat longer period of time than the iPhone 17 base model, then consumers may have a compelling reason to pay $899 for it.
With the addition of Apple’s A19, which will apparently be mass-manufactured using TSMC’s third-generation 3nm technology, the iPhone 17 Air may be able to provide a reasonable package. Furthermore, there are a number of software enhancements that are now being carried out that may assist boost battery life.
A new design is probably something that customers have been screaming for, and it might be the reason why iPhone shipments pick up in the third quarter of this year. This is true regardless of whether or not the company’s bet on delivering sleeker smartphones will pay off.
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