Overview

• Leaker Majin Bu acknowledged that initial reports misattributed battery specs, confirming the details were for the iPhone 17 Pro rather than the Air.
• Latest leaks show two distinct L-shaped battery sizes for the iPhone 17 Pro: a wider version exclusive to U.S. models due to eSIM-only designs and a smaller variant for international markets.
• Removal of the physical SIM tray in U.S. iPhone 17 Pro units frees internal space for an expanded battery footprint, potentially extending battery life compared to overseas versions.
• Live images and schematics reveal the iPhone 17 Air will feature a record-thin 2.49 mm steel-cased battery with a capacity around 2,900 mAh.
• With less than a month until Apple’s expected September launch, these revelations underscore the company’s trade-offs between ultra-slim design and battery endurance.