When Apple launched its iPhone 17 range last week, it included something pretty revolutionary. The iPhone Air is the brand's first take on the new trend of slim phones, with a striking 5.64mm depth rating.
It's not alone, either. Earlier this year, Samsung debuted its Galaxy S25 Edge, which sported a similarly impressive 5.8mm thickness. The world of foldable phones does something similar, with unfolded devices routinely breaking the 5mm barrier these days.
