A hands-on video featuring dummy units of the upcoming iPhone 17 series has surfaced, showcasing previously leaked light-colored designs from various angles. The highlight is the iPhone 17 Air, rumored to be just 5.65mm thick, slightly thicker than its USB-C port, and set to replace the poorly selling iPhone 16 Plus. Apple’s marketing will likely emphasize its “innovative” thinness. In contrast, the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are expected to have a new camera design inspired by Poco devices. Speculations about features like an aluminum frame and reverse wireless charging may not be reflected in the dummy models.
We’ve already witnessed a hands-on video showcasing a mold of the upcoming iPhone 17 Air alongside its counterparts, as well as pictures featuring dummy units from the iPhone 17 series. Therefore, the logical progression in this leak journey is a hands-on video of the dummies, and that’s precisely what we have for you today. So grab some popcorn and click Play below.
These appear to be the same light-colored dummy units that have previously appeared in leaked images, but naturally, a video is far superior as it can display all possible angles.
The highlight of this showcase is unsurprisingly the remarkably thin iPhone 17 Air, rumored to measure just 5.65mm thick, making it only slightly thicker than its USB-C port.
As you’re likely aware, the iPhone 17 Air is set to replace the iPhone 16 Plus, which has been the least popular model in the lineup for several years now. Whether its slim profile will enhance the Air’s appeal remains to be seen, but Apple will certainly emphasize its “revolutionary” and “innovative” thinness, as is its habit.
Next, the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are expected to feature a distinctly different design for their camera islands, inspired heavily by Poco devices from a while back. Other speculated features, such as an aluminum frame, a unibody metal design, and a cutout for MagSafe enabling reverse wireless charging, may have been merely aspirational thoughts since they are not evident in these dummies. Of course, there’s also the possibility that these dummies are not entirely accurate; let’s not forget that this is a valid option as well.