iPhone 17 Air Might Feature Horizontal Camera Layout

Recent rumors surrounding the iPhone 17 Air suggest a significant design shift, particularly in its camera layout, which could draw inspiration from the Google Pixel 9. While Apple is known for more conservative design changes compared to other manufacturers, it seems the iPhone 17 Air could break that mold.

Reports from two independent sources indicate that the iPhone 17 Air might feature a horizontal camera layout—something not seen on previous iPhone models. The first leak comes from Digital Chat Station, a reputable leaker, who shared on Weibo that supply chain materials suggest a horizontal camera block. They speculated that Android manufacturers might soon adopt a similar design.

Adding weight to these claims, a newer leaker named Jukanlosreve also shared what is claimed to be a frame for the iPhone 17 Air on X. This frame appears to show a horizontal camera bar, although its low resolution leaves some ambiguity over whether it is an actual hardware piece or merely a render. While Digital Chat Station’s history of accurate leaks lends credibility to the rumor, Jukanlosreve is a newer voice in the leak community.

In addition to the camera layout, there have been other design leaks indicating that the iPhone 17 Air may feature a simplified rear camera setup, with some reports suggesting just a single, centralized camera. These changes, if accurate, would mark a departure from Apple’s usual design philosophy, making the iPhone 17 Air one of the thinnest models ever produced.

As always with Apple, official confirmation will only come at the product’s unveiling. Until then, these rumors provide a glimpse into what might be one of the most radical design shifts for the iPhone in recent years.