The iPhone Air looks great with its sleek, thin new shape, but you may not want to choose this phone as your daily driver just yet.

The new device announced on Tuesday is thinner and lighter than other models, at 5.6mm with a 6.5-inch display. But for the time being, it’s also less capable in some areas than the base model iPhone 17, which could deter potential buyers.

For instance, the Air’s battery lasts up to 27 hours, while the iPhone 17 lasts up to 30. It lacks the iPhone 17’s Ultra Wide camera. It also doesn’t support macro photography. Meanwhile, the Air’s price point of $999 is 22% more expensive than the 17 base model, which starts at $799. And for just $100 more, you could upgrade to the iPhone 17 Pro ($1,099).

Despite these disadvantages, there’s something compelling about th

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