'iPhone 17 Air' Dummy Model Features MagSafe and Action Button

Australian tech enthusiast Sonny Dickson today shared photos of dummy models for all four iPhone 17 models launching later this year.

iPhone 17 Air Size Feature
Dummy models are often based on leaked designs and dimensions, and they allow accessory makers to prepare cases for upcoming iPhone models.

In line with previous rumors, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max each have an elongated rear camera bump, housing three camera lenses, an LED camera flash, and a microphone. The so-called iPhone 17 Air has a similar rear camera bump, but with only a single lens. Last, the regular iPhone 17 has the same design as the iPhone 16.

These designs are starting to look like the real deal, based on several reports, mockups, leaked CADs, and dummy models over the past few months.


Notably, these dummy models reveal a few potential features for the iPhone 17 Air that we had yet to hear about, including MagSafe and the Action button. There were some concerns that the iPhone 17 Air might lack MagSafe due to its ultra-thin design, but it appears the device will offer the feature after all, if these dummy models are accurate.

The inclusion of an Action button instead of a Ring/Silent switch is not much of a surprise, but it is still good to see the first evidence of this change.

A report earlier today said the iPhone 17 Air will also have a Camera Control button, and the dummy model reflects that.

A side-by-side view of the dummy models reveals that the iPhone 17 Air will look noticeably thinner than the other three iPhone 17 models.

As usual, Apple should announce its new iPhone lineup in September.

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Top Rated Comments

Anonymous123 Avatar
17 weeks ago
They’re hideous.
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
BelgianChoklit Avatar
17 weeks ago
I could see myself getting the Air. The only reason I got a Pro model is because of ProMotion. I don't use the cameras enough to warrant the higher price and I really dislike the weight of the Pro models. I have the 15 Pro which is ok but the 16 Pro went back to being fat.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
BenGoren Avatar
17 weeks ago
The Air’s camera bump is … chonky.

Is that an iPhone Air camera in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?

Rather defeats the purpose, methinks …

b&
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Macbookey Avatar
17 weeks ago
The even more pronounced bump on the Air kills it for me. I am holding off on final judgement because this is Macrumors, and we know how it works. Complain about said device, then proceed to checkout with said device, and whine that said device is backordered and you have to wait.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
ThisIs? Avatar
17 weeks ago
I chose the iPhone 15 Pro because it was noticeably thinner and lighter than my 13 Pro. Now, I don’t want to downgrade to the thicker, heavier 17 Pro. The Air, on the other hand, is too big and has only one camera, while my Pro has three, so it’s not an option for me either.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
marinersaptcomplex Avatar
17 weeks ago
The actual lenses on the Pro models don't look any bigger than on the current generation. The camera bump extension is probably to make more room for the eventual under-display Face ID/Front Camera system on future models. It would've been too obvious if they extended the camera bump and made the Face ID under screen at the same time so I guess they think they're being stealthy by staggering it out ?
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)