As the release for the iPhone 17 draws ever closer (expected in September 2025), more leaks have emerged — and now a set of dummy units give us a close look at the entire lineup, but specifically the iPhone 17 Air. This handset has been the source of quite a bit of speculation and rumors, and a peek at its profile shows a phone even slimmer than we had imagined.
The leaks come courtesy of Sonny Dickson, a well-known tipster. Dickson shared the images on X. It’s important to remember that these units are chunks of metal; they have no electronics inside them, so we can’t gauge specs based on the design. It does give us a firm look at the profile, however, and an idea of the placement of various components.
Here’s your first look at the iPhone 17 dummies, Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/WnOjD71Iba
— Sonny Dickson (@SonnyDickson) March 16, 2025
The dimensions of each unit are etched into the back and give us an idea of what to expect in terms of size.
The iPhone 17 is 148.64mm long, 77.59mm tall, and 8.75mm thick.
The iPhone 17 Pro is 149.63mm long, 71.44mm tall, and 8.75mm thick.
The iPhone 17 Air is the biggest surprise. Rumors have said it might be as thin as 5.5mm, but the design etched into the back is difficult to read. After some color correction, it seems the device is 156.18mm long, 74.71mm tall, and 5.65mm thick — slightly bulkier than expected.
Finally, the iPhone 17 Pro Max — which according to recent rumors might be the called the iPhone 17 Ultra instead — is 149.62mm long, 71.46mm tall, and 7.96mm thick.
Of course, these early units are not necessarily the final design. Things can still change, and Apple could find a way to shave off more girth, but if we go based on the specs in the dummy units (and assume they are correct and not a typo), then the iPhone 17 Air might not be as thick as initially thought.
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Merely days after the iPhone Duo hit the shelves, images of broken screens on the phone started popping up across social media. Until now, it’s been unclear what’s causing the line of defective pixels that appears vertically along the crease, as well as horizontally, on the phone’s inner display.
Apple has finally acknowledged the issue, which has shown up on iPhone Duo units owned by customers as well as demo units in stores. In a statement shared with Bloomberg, Apple says that not all iPhone Duo units are affected and that those that are tend to show the display fault early on. The company added that users who experience problems with their iPhone Duo display should contact AppleCare for a replacement.
Not long ago, Apple treated independent repair like an act of outright hostility. The Cupertino giant locked down parts with serial-number pairing, while repair tools remained firmly out of reach of anyone outside its authorized repair network. More importantly, the company waged a legal and lobbying battle against right-to-repair legislation.
I've covered enough of these fights over the years to know what a shift looks like. That's why what happened in October 2026 genuinely caught me off guard. The day the iPhone Duo went on sale, what may be the most mechanically complex iPhone to date, Apple pulled off a surprising about-face. It published teardown-style repair manuals for a handful of major components.