Buy a paverbank: the battery capacity of the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air doesn't exceed 3000 mAh
From numerous leaks we know that in September Apple will present an ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, the thickness of the case will be only 5.5 mm.
Among experts there have long been fears that the victim of such a thick case will be low battery capacity, but according to new data, the situation looks quite bleak.
Here's What We Know
Insider Instant Digital reported that the battery capacity of the iPhone 17 Air "does not exceed 3000 mAh".
Instant Digital's auto-translation of the report. Source: Weibo
Recall, earlier Korean insider yeux1122 shared that the capacity of the iPhone 17 Air will be 2,800 mAh, so buyers clearly should not expect a long battery life of the device. In comparison, the similar smartphone Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a capacity of 3,900 mAh.
Flashback
Recently, insiders shared information that the flagship model iPhone 17 Pro Max will get a 5000 mAh battery, which will be a record for Apple smartphones, and the base iPhone 17 will be equipped with a 3500 mAh battery.
The iPhone 17 lineup is expected to be unveiled on 9-10 September.
Source: Weibo