News Summary

• The iPhone Air is thinner and lighter than other models, at 5.6 mm with a 6.5-inch display.
• But it's also less capable in some areas than the base model iPhone 17.
• The Air’s price point of $999 is 22% more expensive than the 17 base model, which starts at $799.
• For just $100 more, you could upgrade to the iPhone 17 Pro ($1,099)Despite these disadvantages, the Air hints at where iPhone hardware design is going.