A leak from Apple’s supply chain reveals that the upcoming iPhone 17 Air will have a thickness of 5.5mm and a 2,800 mAh battery, significantly lower than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge’s 3,900 mAh. However, Apple may utilize high-density battery technology to boost capacity by 15-20%. The iPhone 17 Air will weigh 145 grams, also lighter than the Galaxy S25 Edge despite having a larger screen. Speculation suggests Apple may be limiting battery capacity to encourage sales of additional battery cases, while another report mentions the development of an AI-powered battery-saving feature to enhance battery life.
A recent leak from Apple’s supply chain has revealed key details about the upcoming iPhone 17 Air, including its 5.5mm thickness and battery capacity, which raises eyebrows for 2025.
The rumor indicates that the Air will sport a 2,800 mAh battery, significantly less than the 3,900 mAh battery found in the similarly sized Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. However, there’s speculation that Apple might implement high-density battery technology to boost the capacity by 15-20%.
The leak also discloses the weight: a mere 145 grams. This is lighter than the Galaxy S25 Edge, despite having a larger screen.
One conspiracy theory suggests that Apple is intentionally reducing the battery capacity to promote sales of external battery cases. Conversely, a recent report indicates that the company is developing an AI-driven battery-saving feature designed to enhance battery life.
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