One of the most anticipated changes this year is the debut of the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, replacing the iPhone 16 Plus. Naturally, many are curious about how the 17 Air’s screen size compares to the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.

According to a recent post on X by Majin Bu - a source known for fairly accurate leaks - the iPhone 17 Air’s display size sits almost exactly between that of the 17 Pro and the 17 Pro Max.

The leak included an image comparing the screen protectors for each upcoming model:

In recent years, Apple’s standard and Pro models have shared the same screen size, while the Plus and Pro Max models also matched each other.

For the iPhone 16 series, Apple further slimmed down the already thin bezels of the 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max, slightly increasing the display area compared to the non-Pro models.

After three generations of the Plus model, the iPhone 17 Air is changing the formula in several ways. The new ultra-thin device is expected to have a 6.6-inch screen, slightly smaller than the 6.7-inch displays of the iPhone 14/15/16 Plus.

The standard iPhone 17 will continue with the smallest screen at 6.1 inches, while the iPhone 17 Pro is expected to keep its 6.3-inch display from last year.

For those seeking the largest display, the iPhone 17 Pro Max will remain the “king” at 6.9 inches. Fans of phablets will have to wait another year for Apple’s first foldable iPhone, rumored to feature a 7.58-inch display when unfolded.

At 6.6 inches, the iPhone 17 Air fits neatly between the 17 Pro’s 6.3 inches and the 17 Pro Max’s 6.9 inches, though it leans more toward the Plus line in size than the standard model.

Along with its single-camera system compared to the triple-camera setup on the Pro models, this could be a key reason many users might skip the 17 Air. For others, battery life may be the biggest trade-off. Reports suggest Apple may reintroduce an external battery pack to offset the 17 Air’s power limitations.

Even so, Apple needs to release an ultra-thin iPhone for at least one year to master the technology before introducing a foldable iPhone, which depends heavily on a slim chassis design.

Hai Phong