iPhone 17 Air Early Hands On

Unbox Therapy Published April 22, 2025
iPhone 17 Air Early Hands On
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The iPhone 17 Air has generated mixed reactions, with excitement about innovation balanced against practical concerns. While many appreciate the bold move toward thinness, there are significant worries about battery life, durability, and camera capabilities. The discussion reveals a community divided between embracing new design direction and preferring practical functionality.

Design Thinness

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Many users excited about the innovative thin design of iPhone 17 Air
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Concerns about structural integrity and potential bending issues
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Comparisons to previous thin phones and iPhone 6 bendgate
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Questions about practicality of ultra-thin design

@yomamasushi9776

1 month ago

I actually can’t wait for this phone I HATE how thick and heavy phones have gotten!

Battery Life Concerns

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Widespread worry about battery capacity in thin form factor
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Users preferring better battery life over thinness
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Skepticism about all-day battery performance
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Questions about power management

@vmr_1997

1 month ago

baterry life on the air is gonna be the most apple thing ever

Camera Design

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Criticism of camera bump design
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Comparisons to Google Pixel design
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Complaints about single camera on Air model
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Concerns about camera module aesthetics

@pasquallybbl

1 month ago

that camera bump... ew

Durability Expectations

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Anticipation of durability tests
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References to JerryRigEverything bend tests
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Discussions about structural integrity
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Concerns about everyday use durability

@dzgamer342

1 month ago

JerryRigEverything is gonna have fun with this one

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Top Comments

@mohamedjalwaan9236

1 month ago

The bend test is gonna go crazy

@warren_r

1 month ago

Just to make us all feel old.... Unboxtherapy's Bend-gate was 11 years ago.

@victoriousgangster

1 month ago

Can't wait to put a case on my 5.65 iPhone and make it a 8.75.

@Joshtheweatherman

1 month ago

I just feel like Apple should only release iPhones every two years, so they have time to think and innovate more.

@sl1ghtly_h1ght_k1tty6

1 month ago

Finally, iphone has a foldable

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