The iPhone 17 Air has been the subject of no small number of different rumors and leaks, and now the latest one suggests its screen might be up to 6.7 inches in size rather than the expected 6.6 inches. The information comes from tipster Jon Prosser on the Recycle Bin podcast.
This is far from the first rumor we’ve heard about the screen size. Last year, Ross Young initially suggested a 6.55-inch display — that would be 6.6 rounded up — but estimates have ping-ponged since then. Few Apple devices have had as many conflicting rumors as the iPhone 17, so take this with more than a grain of salt.
Prosser has a track record that’s a hit-or-miss regarding leaks. Some of his predictions, like the design of the AirTag, have been spot-on. Others were a bit farther off the mark. An iPhone 17 Air with a 6.7-inch display would be an incredible addition to the lineup, but that would make it nearly as big as the iPhone 16 Pro Max and on par with the iPhone 16 Plus.
The iPhone 17 Air is expected to be announced and release in September 2025 alongside the rest of the iPhone 17 lineup. More recent leaks have suggested its design could be similar to that of the Google Pixel. Another tipster named Majin Bu and WEIS Studio both predict this design, and it fits with the iPhone 17 Air’s expected 5.5mm width.
If even half of the predictions about this handset are true, the iPhone 17 Air could mark a huge redesign for Apple — one of the first it’s had in a long time. The Air is expected to take the place of the iPhone 17 Plus, slotting in between the base iPhone 17 and the iPhone 17 Pro.
As for whether it will receive a much larger screen alongside a narrow width, we’ll have to wait to find out.
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The iPhone 16e is crucial to the iPhone’s future, here’s why
Apple has finally unveiled the new iPhone SE. Scratch that, the SE lineup is presumably dead and the latest member of the iPhone family is dubbed the iPhone 16e.
Designed to offer the best of the iPhone 16 series at a slightly more affordable price, the iPhone 16e brings a host of features found on its sibling devices, but it also brings something entirely new: it’s the first iPhone with the Apple C1 modem.
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Apple has unveiled the all-new iPhone 16e, a new $599 replacement for the iPhone SE line. The spiritual successor to the iPhone SE introduces several changes to the iPhone SE, including an OLED panel and Face ID, while jettisoning the Touch ID Home button and more prominent bezels.
Apple has long resisted certain hardware trends in the smartphone industry, and one of the most consistent omissions in its devices is expandable storage. Whether you’re considering a high-end iPhone or an entry-level model like the iPhone SE, your storage options consistently remain limited to what Apple provides out of the box. So, does the iPhone 16e break this trend and offer a microSD card slot?
Is there a microSD slot in the iPhone 16e?
If you were hoping to expand the storage of the iPhone 16e with a microSD card, you’re out of luck. Just like every iPhone before it, the iPhone 16e does not include a microSD card slot. Apple has never included expandable storage in any of its smartphones, and the iPhone 16e is no exception.
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Apple’s best iPhones don’t come cheap. That said, it’s been better about launching affordable versions of its flagship phones in the past few years. The iPhone 16e is the latest iteration of the cheaper SE series, which opens the gates for those of us who don’t have as much money to spare. It succeeds the iPhone SE 3, a “small in size, big in value” phone that’s been waiting for an upgrade for over two years.
Apple has stepped forward in some aspects, like adding premium features like Apple Intelligence and face recognition to the iPhone 16e, but it still might be a while until we see an increase in iPhone refresh rates. Here’s everything we know about the iPhone 16e refresh rate and why a 120Hz rate is so appealing.
Does the iPhone 16e have a 120Hz refresh rate?
The iPhone 16e does not have a 120Hz refresh rate. At its launch event, Apple confirmed it would come with a 60Hz display, which matches the trend with its latest iPhones. The iPhone 16e is a budget iPhone, and not even the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have a 120Hz refresh rate. That’s a privilege reserved for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. For reference, both the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have a 60Hz refresh rate. The iPhone SE 3 also had the same refresh rate.
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