iPhone 17 Air Leaks Reveal Lightweight Design with Trade-Offs in Battery Life

Leaker Shares New iPhone 17 Air Details: Impressive Weight, Lackluster Battery

A recent post by smartphone supply chain leaker yeux1122 on Naver has shed light on two new details about Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air: its weight and battery capacity. The leak is based on a 'mass production confirmed sample' and confirms the phone's thickness at 5.5mm, as previously predicted by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Key Specifications:

• Weight: Approximately 145g (similar to the iPhone SE 2 and iPhone 13 mini)
• Battery Capacity: 2800mAh
• Thickness: 5.5mm

Battery Life Concerns:

• The battery capacity of 2800mAh is comparable to that of the nearly five-year-old iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, which both had a 2815mAh cell.
• Apple’s internal tests suggest that only around 60-70% of users will get a full day of battery life, compared to the traditional 80-90% for other models.
• To mitigate this, Apple is reportedly implementing an AI-powered battery optimization feature in iOS 19.
• There’s also a possibility of using a high-density battery that could increase the actual capacity by 15-20%, potentially bringing the battery life closer to standard iPhone levels.

Impressive Lightness:

• Despite its large 6.6-inch display, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to weigh around 145 grams, making it feel as light as smaller models like the iPhone SE 2 and iPhone 13 mini.
• The lightweight design aligns with the rumored 'Air' naming, suggesting a focus on portability and minimal bulk.