The iPhone 17 series is poised to be an intriguing generation for two primary reasons. First, the Pro models are anticipated to undergo a significant redesign. Second, Apple is likely to introduce a brand-new model, the iPhone 17 Air, which may take the place of the iPhone Plus. This new offering is expected to generate considerable interest, particularly due to its novel name. Furthermore, a recent article from the Wall Street Journal indicates that the iPhone 17 Air will be priced lower than the iPhone Pro models, contradicting earlier reports from various sources that suggested the iPhone 17 Air could be priced higher than the Pro models.

iPhone 17 Air Expected to Cost Less Than Pro Models

A recent report from the Wall Street Journal indicates that the iPhone 17 Air will be offered at a lower price point compared to the Pro models, likely attributed to a more basic camera system. Given that the iPhone 16 Pro has a starting price of $999, or ₹1,19,900 in India, it is plausible that the iPhone 17 Air will be priced similarly to the iPhone 16 Plus. In India, the iPhone 16 Plus begins at ₹89,900, making it reasonable to anticipate that the iPhone 17 Air could be priced around ₹90,000, assuming the accuracy of the WSJ report.

This pricing strategy may be advantageous for Apple in terms of sales, as consumers may be reluctant to opt for the new model if it is priced higher than the Pro variants while offering lesser camera capabilities, as suggested by various reports.

iPhone 17 Air: What Will Its Thickness Be?

Reports indicate that the iPhone 17 Air may emerge as the slimmest iPhone to date, potentially measuring approximately 6 millimetres in thickness. Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, known for his reliable insights regarding Apple, recently noted that the iPhone 17 Air could be around two millimetres thinner than the iPhone 16 Pro, which would place its thickness at approximately 6.2 mm, given that the iPhone 16 Pro measures 8.25 mm. For reference, the current thinnest iPhone is the iPhone 6, which has a thickness of 6.9 mm.

Moreover, the iPhone 17 Air is anticipated to feature the next generation of Apple silicon, specifically the Apple A19 series, and will likely include the latest advancements in Apple's artificial intelligence capabilities.

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