Big trade-off for a super thin iPhone

The iPhone 17 Air's battery life could be very low compared to a regular iPhone, with sources claiming that the device will have a capacity of just 2,800 mAh.

iPhone 17 Air mockup based on rumors. Photo: AppleInsider .

Citing a technology news source compiled from the account yeux1122 on the Naver platform, to achieve the super-thin design on the iPhone 17 Air, the device will have to make a big trade-off in battery capacity.

yeux1122 confirmed that the ultra-thin iPhone has entered the "mass production" stage. According to information from the supply chain, the iPhone 17 Air is 5.5 mm thick and weighs about 145 grams.

However, the thin and light body will have to come with a smaller battery. The source revealed that this device will only have a 2,800 mAh battery.

This is a very different number compared to the capacity of current iPhone models, such as the iPhone 16 with a 3,561 mAh battery or the iPhone 16 Pro Max with a 4,685 mAh battery. For comparison, the iPhone 17 Air is only slightly larger than the 2022 iPhone SE with a battery of 2,018 mAh.

Previously, a source from The Information also confirmed that the ultra-thin iPhone 17 model will have a worse battery life than previous models. The device is expected to be launched by Apple in September this year.

During internal testing, Apple determined that the percentage of users who can use the iPhone 17 Air all day without needing to charge is around 60-70%. For other iPhone models, the above figure reaches 80-90%.

Part of the reason for the iPhone 17 Air's poor battery life is its ultra-thin design (5.5mm at its thinnest point). If the rumors are true, this would be the thinnest iPhone ever. For comparison, the iPhone 16 is 7.8mm thin.

To cater to those who want a slim iPhone with long battery life, rumors say Apple plans to launch a Smart Battery Case for the iPhone 17 Air, but it will be sold separately instead of included.

According to MacRumors , Apple introduced the Smart Battery Case for the iPhone 11 series, followed by the MagSafe Battery Pack for the iPhone 12 and later. This product was discontinued after the iPhone switched from Lightning to USB-C.

Compared to MagSafe backup batteries, the case helps protect the phone and charge the battery to extend the usage time when needed. However, this accessory makes the iPhone thicker and heavier.

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