A First Look at the iPhone 17 Series Lineup

The rumor mill surrounding Apple’s next flagship smartphone lineup, the iPhone 17 series, is churning faster than ever. Images of dummy units representing all four expected models – the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max – have surfaced online, offering a tangible preview of what Apple might unveil this September.

Black and White: Two Sets of Dummy Units Emerge

The leaked images showcase two sets of dummy units, one in classic black and the other in white. Interestingly, the arrangement of the models differs between the two sets. In the black set, the iPhone 17 takes the leftmost position, followed by the highly anticipated iPhone 17 Air, then the iPhone 17 Pro, and finally, the iPhone 17 Pro Max on the right. The white dummy units present the lineup in reverse order, starting with the iPhone 17 Pro Max and moving leftwards through the iPhone 17 Pro, the incredibly slim iPhone 17 Air, and concluding with the standard iPhone 17.

iPhone 17 Air: The Star of the Show

While the images themselves don’t reveal intricate details beyond the general form factor, they do visually reinforce the central talking point of this leak: the remarkable thinness of the iPhone 17 Air. As highlighted in yesterday’s Unbox Therapy video showcasing a potential mold, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to be significantly slimmer than its siblings, reportedly measuring a mere 5.65mm in thickness. This difference is visually apparent even in these dummy units, suggesting a truly sleek and lightweight design for this particular model.

Four Models Expected for September Launch

The presence of dummy units for the entire iPhone 17 family – the standard, the ultra-thin “Air,” the professional-grade “Pro,” and the top-tier “Pro Max” – suggests that Apple is maintaining its familiar four-tiered approach to its flagship offerings. These physical representations, often used by case and accessory manufacturers to prepare for the official launch, provide a crucial visual confirmation of the expected model lineup and their relative sizes.

Of course, it’s important to remember that these are dummy units, and the final design and features of the iPhone 17 series could still undergo minor adjustments before their official unveiling, anticipated in September.