Sizwe Dhlomo Shares His Thoughts on Apple’s New iPhone 17 Air, South Africa Divided
- Apple launched the iPhone 17 Air, its thinnest iPhone ever, alongside the iPhone 17 Pro Max and AirPods 3
- On Wednesday, 10 September 2025, renowned radio presenter Sizwe Dhlomo weighed in on Apple's latest iPhone
- Netizens shared mixed reactions, with some agreeing with Sizwe Dhlomo's take, while others offered a different opinion
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Renowned radio presenter Sizwe Dhlomo has shared his thoughts on the new iPhone 17 Air.
Tech-lovers and phone users were left buzzing after Apple unveiled the new iPhones and AirPods 3.
The iPhone 17 Air, touted as the thinnest iPhone ever, became a talking point on social media. Sizwe Dhlomo, who often trends for his scathing take on politicians such as Floyd Shivambu, sparked a heated debate when he waded into the world of tech.
Sizwe Dhlomo reacts to New iPhone 17 Air
The Kaya 959, who often trends for his subtle flaunting of his wealth, shared his views on the iPhone Air in a post shared on his verified X (Twitter) account on Wednesday, 10 September 2025.
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Dhlomo suggested that the iPhone 17 is too thin to be practical and that people shouldn’t buy it. The post was captioned:
“You don’t want a phone this thin.”
The iPhone 17 Air is 5.6mm thick and comes with a 6.5-inch display and an A19 Pro chip. It weighs 165 grammes. The new iPhone 17 and 17 Pro Max are 7.9 mm and 7.75 mm, respectively.
Netizens react to Sizwe Dhlomo's take on iPhone 17 Air
Sizwe Dhlomo’s review of the iPhone 17 Air sparked a heated debate in the comment section. While some agreed with his take and explained why owning one would be a bad idea, others explained why a phone as thin as the iPhone 17 Air would be a great buy.
Here are some of the comments:
@zilevandamme said:
“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 agreed:
“Especially if you have kids 🤣”
@YoungKxnggg claimed:
“They want you to buy a new screen every 6 months.”
@BenKhadashiyen argued:
“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 explained:
“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 said:
“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 shared:
“iPhone Air with 3149mAh 🤣🤣🤣 is absolute gibberish. A Tecno Slim is exactly like that, with 5200 mAh”
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Sizwe Dhlomo clarifies why he is building home studios
Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that Sizwe Dhlomo clarified why he built his home studio.
The Kaya 959 radio host received an influx of messages from curious fans who wanted to know what purpose the studio would serve once completed.
Netizens were sceptical about what Sizwe Dhlomo would be doing with the new space, which was build at his home.
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