The iPhone 17 Air could well mark a radical shift in smartphone design. Apple is reportedly banking on extreme thinness to appeal, at the expense of a crucial element. A leak suggests a surprisingly low battery for a high-end model.
For several years, smartphone manufacturers have been trying to push the boundaries of design. The thinness of devices has become a major distinguishing factor, often at the expense of battery life. The iPhone 17 Air, the first leaks of which are already circulating, would be fully in line with this trend. As screens get larger and performance increases, the balance between power and endurance becomes increasingly difficult to maintain.
In this logic of extreme thinness, a recent leak announces that the iPhone 17 Air could become the thinnest model ever designed by Apple. At only 5.5 mm, it would even beat the already very compact Galaxy S25 Edge. This record thinness would, however, come at a cost: the battery capacity would be revised downwards, well below what other high-end models offer in 2025.
Apple launches an ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air with a significantly reduced battery
According to information relayed by the South Korean platform Naver, Apple is planning to integrate a battery of only 2800 mAh in its iPhone 17 Air. For comparison, the Galaxy S25 Edge, which belongs to Samsung's compact Galaxy S25 range, is already criticized for its 3900 mAh battery, which is considered too small. Apple's model would therefore have an even lower capacity, with a gap of more than 1000 mAh, in a format that is also geared towards the high end.
To compensate for this low capacity, Apple would rely on a new high-density energy battery technology, allowing a gain of 15 to 20% in theoretical autonomy. The iPhone 17 Air would also integrate Apple Intelligence, an AI capable of dynamically managing the device's settings to optimize autonomy according to usage. The brand also reportedly plans to offer battery cases as accessories. The device's weight, estimated at 145 grams, would remain lower than that of the Galaxy S25 Edge, which weighs 163 grams. This positioning clearly emphasizes design, even if it means making concessions on endurance.
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