"Slimness" victim — iPhone 17 Air won't impress with battery life

Apple is once again making sacrifices for the sake of design. The thin body of the iPhone 17 Air may cost users even worse battery life than the Galaxy S25 Edge.

Android Authority writes about it.

What kind of battery capacity will the iPhone 17 Air get?

After Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge failed to meet fans' expectations, in particular due to a battery with a capacity of only 3900 mAh, a new leak about Apple's competitor, the iPhone 17 Air, has appeared online. And it seems that the battery life of the new product may become even worse.

According to a source in the supply chain, published on the Naver platform, the iPhone 17 Air will have an incredibly thin body, only 5.5 mm. This is even less than the Galaxy S25 Edge with its 5.8 mm. But this "slimness" is likely to hit the battery capacity: it is expected to be only 2800 mAh. For comparison, the already criticised Samsung battery is more than 1000 mAh larger.

Apple is likely to try to compensate for this by using denser battery technology, which theoretically allows for a 15-20% increase in capacity. In addition, the company is expected to offer special branded cases with additional batteries. Rumors are also circulating about the development of a new charge-saving function controlled by AI.

The device weighs 145 grams, which makes it not only thinner but also lighter than the Galaxy S25 Edge, which weighs 163 grams.

Despite its impressive appearance, Apple's new product may cause concern among users who expect not only style but also durability from a smartphone.

As a reminder, Apple's first foldable iPhone may be released in late 2026 or early spring 2027. The device is expected to have a "book" style form factor and cost more than USD 2,000, which immediately positions it as a premium product.

We also wrote that, according to numerous forecasts of analysts and industry insiders, Apple's foldable iPhone may debut next year. According to Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman, the new product will have a number of important advantages over competitors, including the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7.