Abishek D Praphullalumar
The upcoming iPhone 17 Air is rumored to be Apple’s thinnest smartphone yet, with a jaw-dropping 5.5mm chassis. While this ultra-slim design is likely to turn heads, it comes at a noticeable cost battery life. A new leak claims the mass production model will feature a 2,800mAh battery, dramatically smaller than competing flagships like Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge.
To compensate for the limited capacity, Apple is reportedly developing a high-density silicon-carbon battery, though it may not debut this year. Internal testing suggests the iPhone 17 Air could make it through 24 hours of use about 60-70% of the time noticeably behind other iPhones. Rumors even hint at a dedicated battery case accessory being planned alongside the device.
Speculation also swirls about Apple introducing AI-powered battery-saving features to help stretch runtime. Until then, buyers may face a trade-off: cutting-edge slim design versus practical battery life a familiar balancing act for Apple enthusiasts.
