As reported by media outlets on July 11th， accessory manufacturers are reportedly producing camera protection rings for the upcoming iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air. These rings are said to match the chassis colors of the devices upon their release. This development provides early insight into the new color options for both the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air.
According to leaks， the iPhone 17 is expected to be available in black， white， blue， green， and purple. The iPhone 17 Air， in turn， is anticipated to come in black， white， gold， and blue. Combined， these two models are expected to offer a total of nine distinct color variants.
In comparison， the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus were offered in five colors: deep purple， teal， pink， white， and black. This suggests a significant shift in the iPhone 17 series’ color palette， with the discontinuation of pink and the introduction of purple and gold. Furthermore， the blue color option for the iPhone 17 Air is rumored to be a shade closer to the sky blue found on MacBooks Air， aiming for a more sophisticated and perhaps gender-neutral appeal.
Regarding core specifications， the iPhone 17 standard model is anticipated to feature a 6.3-inch display and will be equipped with 8GB of RAM. The iPhone 17 Air is expected to sport a slightly larger 6.6-inch display and will come with 12GB of RAM. This increase in RAM， especially for the Air model， suggests a focus on enhanced multitasking and performance capabilities for users who demand more from their mobile devices.
Notably， the iPhone 17 Air is also tipped to be an ultra-slim device， measuring a mere 5.5mm in thickness， which would make it the thinnest iPhone in Apple’s history. Its weight is reported to be around 146g， a modest increase of only 3g compared to the iPhone 6s. This emphasis on a slim and lightweight design aligns with Apple’s long-standing commitment to user comfort and portability， potentially attracting consumers who prioritize a sleek aesthetic and easy handling.
