- Apple introduced the iPhone 17 Air, described as its slimmest iPhone yet, along with the iPhone 17 Pro Max and the AirPods 3
- On Wednesday, 10 September 2025, the well-known radio host Sizwe Dhlomo shared his insights on Apple’s new phone
- Social media users expressed a range of reactions, with some echoing Sizwe Dhlomo’s opinion, while others disagreed
Prominent radio personality Sizwe Dhlomo expressed his opinions on the newly released iPhone 17 Air.
Tech enthusiasts and smartphone users were abuzz after Apple revealed its latest iPhones and AirPods 3.
The iPhone 17 Air, praised for its sleekness, became a hot topic across social media platforms. Sizwe Dhlomo, known for his sharp commentary on politicians like Floyd Shivambu, ignited considerable discussion when he entered the tech conversation.
Sizwe Dhlomo’s thoughts on the New iPhone 17 Air
The Kaya 959 host, often in the limelight for subtly showcasing his success, conveyed his perspective on the iPhone Air via a post on his verified X (Twitter) account on Wednesday, 10 September 2025.
Dhlomo remarked that the iPhone 17 might be excessively thin to be functional and advised people against purchasing it. His post read:
“You don’t want a phone this thin.”
The iPhone 17 Air measures 5.6mm in thickness and features a 6.5-inch display paired with an A19 Pro chip, weighing in at 165 grams. In comparison, the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro Max measure 7.9 mm and 7.75 mm thick, respectively.
Public responses to Sizwe Dhlomo’s opinion on iPhone 17 Air
Sizwe Dhlomo’s critique of the iPhone 17 Air sparked an animated discussion in the comments section. While some supported his view, detailing reasons a thinner phone may not be ideal, others defended the merits of owning a device like the iPhone 17 Air.
Here are some comments that emerged:
@zilevandamme remarked:
“Au contraire, Monsieur! I do. My one pinkie finger has an almost permanent dent from having to balance a 15 Pro that is clearly too heavy for it.”
@osaitseweng concurred:
“Especially if you have kids 🤣”
@YoungKxnggg stated:
“They want you to buy a new screen every 6 months.”
@BenKhadashiyen mentioned:
“The frame is titanium, if we’re worried about it bending, which is more durable than the aluminium unibody they brought back for the 17 pro. I’m more concerned about the size of the battery and how it will perform in the long run. 🤷🏾♂️”
@somethingFRESCA noted:
“Apple is not in the business of just selling you a phone. It’s the after-market relationship that they’re interested in. Screen replacement, charger, headphones, watch, etc.”
@GeorgeBalekane commented:
“True, I can imagine how weird it feels in the hand. But apparently, they’re using aluminium so it might just feel a bit flagship than expected. Also, if the battery life is good, then this might just be the best iPhone in a while.”
@DarkMarven pointed out:
“iPhone Air with 3149mAh 🤣🤣🤣 is absolute gibberish. A Tecno Slim is exactly like that, with 5200 mAh”
