iPhone 17 series unveiled on September 9, and now, a timely TrendForce report has disclosed the alleged specifications and pricing for each of the four devices debuting from the event. The analysts present specifications akin to earlier iPhone 17 speculations surrounding this year’s versions. The initial price points are somewhat more unexpected than what other experts have suggested for the iPhone 17 lineup, especially for the iPhone 17 Air, which might retail for $200 above the least expensive iPhone 16 Plus.
TrendForce anticipates that the ultra-slim iPhone will begin at $1,099, a cost that some buyers of the iPhone 17 Air may find less palatable. The iPhone 17 Air is expected to include a single camera on its rear and a significantly slimmer battery than the $899 iPhone 16 Plus. The Air is speculated to measure 5.5mm in thickness compared to 7.8mm for last year’s Plus model, which also provided users with an additional ultra-wide camera alongside the primary lens.
Nonetheless, there is some positive news in TrendForce’s analysis, assuming the details are correct. The iPhone 17 Air could come equipped with 256GB of storage and 12GB of RAM. The $899 iPhone 16 Plus includes 128GB of storage and 8GB of RAM. To acquire the 256GB model, you’d need to spend $999, but the RAM remains at 8GB no matter the storage variants. With the inclusion of the A19 chip, the iPhone 17 Air becomes a worthwhile enhancement as manufacturers elevate flagship devices to ensure they are prepared to accommodate AI functionalities for years ahead. Considering these rumored enhancements, the iPhone 17 Air’s starting price of $1,099 is just $100 above its predecessor.
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