- The iPhone 17 Air is tipped to be simply 5.5 mm thick
- A weight of 143 grams has additionally been rumored
- The battery capability is predicted to be 2,800 mAh
It’s the yr of the ultra-thin telephone, and after the grand unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge earlier this week, we now have some rumored specs for the iPhone 17 Air that Apple is predicted to be unveiling in September.
According to well-known tipster Yeux1122 (through @Jukanlosreve), the iPhone 17 Air goes to be a mere 5.5 mm entrance to again – that beats the 5.8 mm thickness of the Galaxy S25 Edge by a slim margin.
The different particulars revealed listed here are that it may include a 2,800 mAh battery (in comparison with 3,900 mAh for the Galaxy S25 Edge) and weighs round 145 grams (in comparison with 163 grams for the Samsung mannequin).
Considering the iPhone 16 comes with a 3,561 mAh battery packed inside, that raises some questions on simply how lengthy the iPhone 17 Air goes to final between costs – and whether or not you’ll make it by way of the day with out plugging it in.
Battery capacities and instances
iPhone 17 Air rumor:5.5mm thickness145g weight2800mAh battery???However, there is a chance {that a} high-density battery can be used regardless of the 2800mAh capability. pic.twitter.com/G8r9QayG7oMay 17, 2025
Let’s hope Apple’s engineers are capable of finding a method to get as a lot juice as doable from this smaller battery and super-thin body. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who’s often dependable in the case of Apple rumors, says the iPhone 17 Air battery life goes to be on a par with present iPhones.
We’ve additionally heard that Apple goes to introduce new high-density battery expertise with this mannequin, which means extra battery life from much less capability. Apparently the identical tech is ready for the upcoming foldable iPhone as properly.
Also of word: one supply says Apple goes to convey again its official iPhone battery case this yr, with a view to make up for battery shortcomings with the iPhone 17 Air. You would possibly wish to issue that into your finances when you’re considering of selecting one up.
While nothing is confirmed but, the iPhone 17 Air is extensively anticipated to be changing the iPhone 16 Plus within the present lineup. There has additionally been loads of discuss a major redesign for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max fashions, so there’s loads to stay up for in September.
