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The iPhone 17 Air (or Slim) is expected to launch in September with the conventional iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max variants. The new Air model, which is possibly the smallest iPhone ever, is expected to replace the iPhone 16 Plus this year. As excitement grows for the impending iPhone 17 Air, a fresh leak hints at its battery capacity, weight, and thickness. Apple is rumored to be using high-density battery technology to improve capacity in the upcoming model. The iPhone 17 Air is reportedly slimmer than Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge.
Tipster Yeux1122 on Naver has predicted the battery capacity, probable weight, and thickness of the next iPhone 17 Air. The tipster, citing Taiwanese supply chain sources, claims that the phone would be 5.5mm thick. This is consistent with earlier disclosures and projections from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. This narrowly outperforms Samsung's possible iPhone 17 Air competitor, the Galaxy S25 Edge's 5.8 mm thickness. The handset is estimated to weigh around 145 grams.
The iPhone 17 Air might have a 2,800 mAh battery
The insider also believes that the iPhone 17 Air will have a 2,800mAh battery. This battery is much smaller than those in current-generation devices. The iPhone 16 is rumored to feature a 3,561mAh battery, but the iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 4,685mAh one. The upcoming iPhone 16e is said to have a 3,961mAh battery. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a 3,900 mAh battery.
According to the tipster, the iPhone 17 Air may have high-density battery cells with a 2,800mAh cell size to increase battery life. These cells might potentially enhance battery capacity by 15 to 20%.
The iPhone 17 Air's compact design contributes significantly to its lower battery. Apple is said to employ silicon-anode batteries in its thin phone to extend battery life. The Cupertino-based business is reportedly anticipated to release a phone case-style accessory to remedy this issue.
The iPhone 17 Air is rumored to cost $1,299 (approximately Rs. 1,09,500). It is likely to have a 6.6-inch OLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. The phone might include a 24-megapixel selfie camera and a 48-megapixel single back camera. It is anticipated to operate on Apple's A18 or A19 processor.
