iPhone 17 Air: New disappointment for the first ultra-fine smartphone from Apple

Close to iPhone 17 pro, but not too much: this is the definition of first model Air Apple. As rumors progressed, we realize that the concessions are present, and sometimes more than visiting. The latest adds disappointment to the technical sheet of this model, ultimately less powerful. But is it really serious?

A very different A19 Pro between the iPhone 17 Air and the iPhone 17 Pro

Announced as a monster of power, With the A19 Pro chip and 12 GB of RAMthe iPhone 17 Air would not have all the power of high -end Apple models. Fixed Focus Digital has indeed reiterated one of its rumors passed a little under the radars in July 2025, evoking a lightened graphic part.

According to his information, the iPhone 17 Air A19 Pro would only have 5 GPU cores, against 6 cores on pro models. The opportunity for Apple to save some savings … and it is little to say.

As reminded 9TO5MAC :: “The defective fleas are put in the rebuilding, but their cost of production is so high that they are not thrown. Apple often chooses to use them in less efficient devices”.

In all cases, removing a heart from the iPhone 17 Air graphics processor – whether voluntarily or because of the production chain – is not a real problem. Indeed, only players and power users using gourmet applications, such as video editing, will notice the difference.

A more concession to take into account For this first ultra-fine iPhone, adding to a photo, autonomy, display or limited audio part compared to standard and pro models.

The iPhone 17 Air would still be the ideal ally of the least demanding Apple customers, accustomed to entry -level models or Moreand eager to have a smartphone at the Innovation point on the design side.