iPhone 17 Air's Remarkable Thinness Steals Spotlight Again as 12GB RAM Confirmed

CUPERTINO, April 25, 2025 — Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air continues to dominate headlines with yet another visual leak showing just how incredibly slim the device really is. With a 5.65mm chassis, the thinnest in the iPhone lineup to date, the Air stands out sharply in a new set of images featuring dummy units for all four iPhone 17 models stacked together.

The images — which show the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the iPhone 17 Air — make it visually evident which model is breaking new ground in design. The Air’s ultra-slim profile leaves just enough space for a USB-C port and minimal side buttons, further reinforcing rumors that Apple is prioritizing design over battery capacity in this model.

Performance Boost: iPhone 17 Air to Feature 12GB RAM

In a related update, noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has confirmed that the iPhone 17 Air will pack 12GB of RAM, putting it on par with the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. This contradicts earlier expectations that only the Pro Max would receive this memory upgrade.

While the base iPhone 17 is also being considered for 12GB of RAM, Kuo mentions that potential supply chain constraints could limit it to 8GB. Apple is reportedly in the final stages of evaluating the feasibility of offering uniform RAM across the lineup and is expected to make a decision by next month.

Apple Reacts to Intensifying Market Competition

Kuo notes that Apple’s aggressive move to increase RAM across its lineup reflects a broader strategy to stay competitive amid growing challenges in the global smartphone market. Looking ahead, it is rumored that all models in the iPhone 18 series will come standard with 12GB of RAM — a clear indication that Apple is adapting to meet both performance demands and user expectations in AI and multitasking capabilities.

While Apple has yet to officially confirm these specs, the leaks paint a clear picture of an iPhone lineup evolving quickly in both form and function.