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iPhone 17 Air Leak Confirms Ultra-Thin Design and Battery Trade-Offs

Apple's upcoming 5.5 mm iPhone 17 Air, expected to launch in September, will feature a lightweight build but compromises on battery capacity and hardware.

Apple is making something pretty tiny in the lab.
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iPhone 17 Air should turn heads.
iPhone 17 Air Faces Backlash Even Before Any Official Announcement | Image: Image from Reddit

Overview

  • The iPhone 17 Air is reported to measure just 5.5 mm thick and weigh approximately 145 grams, making it Apple's slimmest and one of its lightest smartphones to date.
  • A 2,800 mAh battery has been confirmed for the model, with potential high-density silicon-anode technology that could boost capacity by 15–20%.
  • The ultra-thin design may result in trade-offs, including a single rear camera, mono speaker, and reduced battery endurance compared to other iPhone models.
  • Apple is planning to offer an optional Smart Battery Case to address concerns about the smaller battery's performance.
  • All iPhone 17 models, including the Air, are expected to feature 120 Hz ProMotion LTPO OLED displays and Apple's A19 chip for improved efficiency.