The second beta of iOS 26, released recently, includes a new clownfish wallpaper asset originally from the first iPhone and updated in iOS 16. This latest version features a screen resolution not seen on existing devices, suggesting support for a new model, likely the rumored iPhone 17 Air.
The wallpaper is designed for a display resolution of 420 x 912 points, or 1260 x 2736 pixels in 3x retina mode. This resolution is higher than the iPhone 16 Pro but lower than the iPhone 16 Pro Max, positioning the device between the two in size.
The iPhone 17 Air is expected to have a unique, thin design, with earlier reports indicating a resolution around 1260 x 2740 pixels, closely matching the new wallpaper asset. The screen size is rumored to be 6.6 inches, between the 6.27-inch iPhone 16 Pro and the 6.8-inch iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Additionally, the iPhone 17 Air is anticipated to support a 120Hz ProMotion display, distinguishing it from baseline models like the iPhone 16e.
A mockup comparison shows the iPhone 17 Air fitting between the current iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max in terms of resolution, with a design focus on slimness potentially resembling the smaller 16 Pro.
For ongoing updates on Apple’s upcoming devices, readers can refer to 9to5Mac’s iPhone 17 Air Guide for detailed information.