Less than a month away from Apple's annual technology event - the Fall Product Launch, where the iPhone, as the star of the show, has been the most talked-about mobile device for the past couple of months.

However, foreign media has recently dampened the excitement for Apple fans by reporting that the upgrades to the iPhone 16 series might be minimal, as Apple has shifted its focus to the iPhone 17 series. To substantiate this claim, foreign media has even unveiled the new product plans for the iPhone 17 series in advance, revealing an ultra-slim and powerful iPhone Air for the first time.

Recently, Mingmei Infinite noticed that foreign media has exposed the detailed specifications of the iPhone 17 Slim and predicted its release date and price. The device is currently referred to as the iPhone 17 Slim but is expected to be named the iPhone Air in the final version, aligning with Apple's naming convention for its ultra-thin MacBook and iPad series.

Firstly, the iPhone 17 Slim boasts an A19 chip and comes standard with 8GB of RAM, making it Apple's thinnest phone ever.

Equipped with Apple's A19 chip manufactured using a 3nm process and 8GB of RAM, the iPhone 17 Slim falls between the standard and Pro models in terms of specifications.

These high-performance features indicate that Apple has not compromised on performance and user experience while pursuing an ultra-thin design.

Notably, the iPhone 17 Slim's primary selling point is its ultra-thin design, featuring a significantly thinner aluminum body aimed at becoming the thinnest and lightest product in the tech industry.

As the name suggests, the most striking feature of the iPhone 17 Slim is its ultra-thin design. While specific dimensions are yet to be revealed, it is predicted that its aluminum body will be "significantly thinner," potentially much slimmer than the 7.8mm thickness of the iPhone 15. Foreign media believes that this device will belong to a new category of Apple devices and could be the thinnest and lightest product in the entire tech industry, potentially surpassing even the 6.1mm iPad Air and 5.3mm iPad Pro launched in 2024.

Moreover, the new model is expected to feature a 6.6-inch OLED display, with the camera position adjusted to the center top of the device. This screen size bridges the gap between the standard and Pro Max models, enriching the size options within the iPhone 17 series.

Furthermore, rumors suggest that the iPhone 17 Slim will support ProMotion, making it the first non-Pro iPhone model to offer this high refresh rate feature. Even the standard iPhone 17 will receive this upgrade.

Compared to the standard 60Hz refresh rate, ProMotion balances smoothness with battery life, adjusting the refresh rate based on the displayed content rather than maintaining a fixed 120Hz, significantly reducing power consumption.

In terms of memory, the iPhone 17 Pro will boast 12GB of RAM, the highest ever for an iPhone, while the iPhone 17 Air will settle for 8GB, meeting Apple Intelligence's minimum memory requirements. As for photography, the iPhone 17 Air may only feature a single rear camera, positioning it below the Pro models.

Additionally, based on Apple's past launch strategies, the iPhone 17 Slim is expected to be released in September 2025, but there's also a possibility of a delay until 2026.

Regarding pricing, the starting price is anticipated to exceed that of the current Pro Max models, potentially starting at $1,199, making the standard iPhone 17 the most affordable option in the series.

As the release date approaches, consumer anticipation for this new device continues to grow.

However, it's crucial to note that the iPhone 16 series has yet to be officially launched, and the iPhone 17 is over a year away. Therefore, uncertainties remain regarding whether the Plus model will be replaced by the iPhone 17 Air. Given Apple's strict confidentiality culture, any official news will have to wait until the products are officially unveiled. Until then, all discussions and speculations about the iPhone 17 series can only serve as references.

Finally, I'm personally quite excited about next year's ultra-thin iPhone model. As the thickness of iPhones has been increasing in recent years, an ultra-thin model with a 5mm body thickness could signal a change in this trend for Apple.