Apple iPhone 17 Air launching next week in India (Latest update)

The iPhone 17 Air is set to debut in early September as part of Apple’s eagerly awaited iPhone 17 lineup. Leaks suggest it will be Apple’s thinnest large-screen model yet—around 5.5 mm thick—with a sleek 6.6-inch OLED ProMotion display and powerful new hardware like the A19 chip and up to 12 GB RAM. 

It’s rumored to drop the physical SIM slot in favour of eSIM, ramp up connectivity with Wi-Fi 7 and Apple’s own 5G modem, and boast a 48 MP rear camera—with trade-offs in battery capacity (2,800–3,000 mAh). 

Pricing is expected to start around ₹83,000–₹1,00,000 —positioning it between the standard model and Pro variants. This article unpacks what to expect from the iPhone 17 Air's design, specs, price and release timeline.

iPhone 17 Air launch date in India

Apple’s “Awe Dropping” keynote is set for 9 September 2025 at Cupertino. The iPhone 17 series will headline the event, with the iPhone 17 Air expected to replace the Plus model.

iPhone 17 Air expected specifications

Planned for September 2025, the iPhone 17 Air will have a super thin chassis, a 6.6-inch display, an Apple-designed modem, and more. | Credit: Macrumors

Ultra-slim design

5.5 mm aluminium frame and weight under 150 grams

Slimmest large-screen iPhone to date

Distinct from titanium-clad Pro and Pro Max models

Display and performance

6.7-inch OLED with 120 Hz ProMotion support

A19 Pro chipset and 12 GB RAM

Optimised for Apple Intelligence AI features

Camera setup

48 MP single rear camera with improved computational photography

24 MP TrueDepth front camera for selfies and Face ID

Battery and trade-offs

Battery capacity under 3,000 mAh

Focus on thinness and design over larger battery life

iPhone 17 Air expected price in India

Base 256 GB variant tipped at ₹1,20,999. Positioned between the standard iPhone 17 and Pro models