iPhone now has an ultrathin 'Air' line. Here's why it's different.

Apple introduced the iPhone 17 Air , the newest version of the iPhone , as a part of its suite of unveilings at the "Awe Dropping" event on Sept. 9.

The ultra-slim model replaces the second level Plus line of iPhones. However, it wasn't positioned as a replacement for the Plus, but as the company exploring a new design trend.

"It's a paradox you need to hold to believe," said Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering, John Ternus.

Here's what you need to know about the iPhone 17 Air.

The iPhone 17 Air will be 5.6 millimeters thin , about a third thinner than the iPhone 16 Pro, and weighs 165 grams. Its 6.5-inch ProMotion display is encased in a lightweight titanium-aluminum frame.

The Air will be powered by an A19 Pro chip, which the company called faster and mo