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Leaked iPhone 17 Air Tipped to Feature A19 Pro Chip, 12GB RAM and Potential $999 Price

Weibo leaks outline the Air’s ultra-thin profile enabled by a single-lens design with a compact 2,800mAh battery.

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iPhone 17 Pro hands-on images have revealed major rear design changes ahead of the expected September launch.

Overview

  • Leakers report the iPhone 17 base model will retain 8GB of RAM while the Air, Pro and Pro Max variants will upgrade to 12GB.
  • The iPhone 17 Air is expected to run Apple’s A19 Pro chip with a five-core GPU alongside a 6.6-inch OLED display.
  • Leakers say the Air will use a dual-camera system with a 48MP main lens and a 24MP front sensor in black, silver, light gold and light blue finishes.
  • Analysts warn U.S. tariffs and rising production costs could push the Air’s starting price from $899 to about $999.
  • Apple is reportedly planning an iPhone 17e refresh with an updated A19 chip for early 2026.