iPhone 17 Air’s display really needs to match the iPhone 17 Pro to give it that futuristic, “invisible device with a full edge to edge screen,” feeling.
The iPhone 17 Air is really in a weird position. It’s more premium and less premium in many ways, and we’re just a few moments away from finding out the narrative behind the iPhone 17 Air (if that’s even the real name).
The one thing that really would make me stay away from it is an inferior screen compared to the iPhone 17 Pro. It should have at least the following features:
Same thin bezels as the iPhone 17 Pro.
Same Dynamic Island as the iPhone 17 Pro.
Always On Display.
It would be icing on the cake if it had the following (alleged improvements):
Improved anti-reflective display.
Higher peak brightness.
The rumored smaller Dynamic Island is being touted as a Pro only feature, but I would argue if there is a smaller Dynamic Island, it has to be on the 17 Air since Apple is already tight for space.
I can deal with the lack of ultra wide and telephoto cameras.
I can deal with the lack of reverse wireless charging.
I can deal with a binned A19 Pro or standard A19 chip.
I can deal with worse battery life.
But please Apple, for the love of God, give us a truly immersive, gorgeous display.