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Apple\u2019s upcoming iPhone 17 Air is expected to ship with an A19 Pro processor, with a reduced 5-core GPU configuration, according to new claims from prominent Chinese tipster Fixed Focus Digital<\/i>. The source, who has over two million followers on Weibo, said only the higher-end iPhone 17 Pro models will feature the full 6-core GPU version of the chip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Spotted by Macrumors, this is the second time in recent months that Fixed Focus Digital<\/i> has reportedly revealed accurate information about the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The decision to use fewer GPU cores could be the result of \u201cbinning\u201d, where chips with slight manufacturing variations are repurposed or a move to better control heat in the slimmer chassis, the publication added. However, most consumers are unlikely to see a noticeable difference in everyday performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Conflicting analyst reports<\/strong> Supply chain expert Jeff Pu had previously suggested that the entry-level model might feature an A18 chip, but he has since reversed his position and now expects the A19 to be used. The Weibo leaker has a track record for accurate pre-launch disclosures, including revealing the \u201ciPhone 16e\u201d branding for Apple\u2019s next iPhone SE replacement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Launch date and line-up<\/strong>
The latest leak contradicts an earlier forecast from respected industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who predicted that the iPhone 17 Air would be powered by a standard A19 chip, not the Pro version. Meanwhile, Fixed Focus Digital<\/i> also claims that the base iPhone 17 will use the regular A19 chip.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
According to German outlet Phone-ticker.de<\/i>, citing local telecom providers, Apple will likely unveil the iPhone 17 series<\/a> on 9 September. Pre-orders are anticipated to begin on 12 September, with in-store availability and deliveries expected from 19 September.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n