iPhone 17 ‘Air’ Will Be A Bigger Upgrade Than You Think, Carrying Apple’s Ambitions To Boost Sales For The Entire Lineup

The iPhone 17 lineup is shaping up to be a bigger upgrade than we initially speculated, as rumors keep on piling up for the forthcoming devices, even before the launch of the iPhone 16 lineup. One of the most significant changes coming next year is the introduction of an all-new iPhone 17 "Air," and we are yet to see if there is a market for an ultra-thin variant of the device. A new report specifies that next year's iPhone 17 'Slim' could contribute to increasing sales of the category.

Analyst shares reasons why the iPhone 17 will boost sales for Apple amid rumors of a new 'Air' variant

In his latest notes to investors (via 9to5mac), analyst Jeff Pu states that there is a high chance that the iPhone 17 sales will be boosted next year due to two main factors. It was recently reported that the company's ultra-thin model of the iPhone 17 will be branded as the 'Air' lineup, which will be different from the standard models and the 'Pro' models. It remains to be seen if the company simply wants to transform the standard models into the 'Air' or if it is aiming to introduce an all-new variant.

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In terms of specifications, the iPhone 17 Air will not be impressive at all, as the company could incorporate internals that would be on par or slightly better than the standard models. This means that the iPhone 17 Pro models will remain the company's highest-end models with top-notch specifications and features. The main selling point of the iPhone 17 Air will be its design, aiming at users who do not want the best performance but only base their buying decision on looks. This aspect could allow the 'Air' to be more expensive than even the 'Pro' models, as it was previously reported.

Analyst Jeff Pu claims that the new design of the iPhone 17 Slim or Air could be one of the two reasons why the company could see an uptick in