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The thinnest iPhone ever has polarized reviews!
New iPhone 17 Air users are inevitably left with the comment, "It's too light." At 5.5mm thin and 139g, it slips effortlessly into a jeans pocket. The titanium alloy frame and double-sided Ceramic Shield display are a true minimalist delight. The 120Hz LTPO refresh rate display, a first for the iPhone, delivers incredibly smooth scrolling. The A19 chip also runs "Genshin Impact" with stable frame rates, making it a surprisingly powerful choice for performance enthusiasts.
But once the "thin filter" is removed, the flaws immediately become apparent:
▶️ Battery life concerns are exacerbated: The 2800-3100mAh battery barely lasts half a day under heavy use, and the 30W fast charging is no match for Android flagships.
▶️ Imaging is significantly downgraded: The ultra-wide-angle and telephoto lenses have been removed, and the remaining 48MP single camera relies on cropping to achieve "2x zoom." Night scenes and macro shots are completely absent.
▶️ Connectivity bugs are frequent: Many users have experienced disconnection when trying to unlock Wi-Fi and lag in CarPlay, with issues being more pronounced when connecting to an Apple Watch. Fortunately, the iOS 26.1 beta has fixed these issues.
▶️ eSIM is a roadblock: Only China Unicom eSIMs are supported, making switching numbers extremely inconvenient, leading to complaints that "the SIM card slot was cut to save costs."
📉 The sales slowdown was foreshadowed.
The European and American markets are already experiencing an awkward "buy at stock price" situation, with pre-orders at the bottom, even lower than those of the mini model. Analysts reveal that Apple has quietly cut production capacity by 30%. The 7,999 yuan price tag is even more awkward: paying more gets you the 17 Pro with enhanced imaging, while paying less gets you a more balanced Android flagship. Its positioning is like a "sandwich."
❓ Who should pay for it?
If you're a bare-bones user and a casual user who can handle two charges a day and only uses the main camera for photos, then its feel is truly irreplaceable. However, those seeking a comprehensive experience will likely opt for the Pro series, just as they did when they abandoned the mini.