iPhone 17 Air: Battery Details Emerge, and Some Users May Be Disappointed

The launch of Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge together with revealed details about its sleek device will escalate iPhone 17 Air rumours. The official name of the iPhone 17 Air won’t be disclosed until September although current updates about the supposed iPhone 17 model suggest some concerning aspects.

Apple plans to release its thinnest ever iPhone this year and they have already indicated multiple changes to achieve that goal. The slim body of the iPhone 17 Air design prompts Apple to face difficult decisions. The leaked information demonstrates the extent of risk Apple is willing to take to release its distinctive product.

iPhone 17 Air battery details leak

Sources from this week report that the iPhone 17 Air will have a thickness of approximately 5.5mm which means it will surpass the iPhone 17 Air vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge that measures 5.85mm in frame thickness.

According to the iPhone 17 Air leak, Apple plans to release a phone with a 2800mAh battery which falls short compared to Samsung's 3900mAh battery in the Galaxy S25 Edge. The battery size appears questionable because no smartphone released in 2025 should have such a small iPhone 17 Air battery case despite being sleek and lightweight.

We’ll approach this information cautiously because the report states that the 17 Air will weigh approximately 145 grams which is still more than 20 grams lighter than the S25 Edge. Reports indicate that Apple may employ innovative battery technology to maximize iPhone 17 Air SIM slot capacity efficiency, which makes this development worth monitoring.

The strongest connecting factor between all these elements is Apple's plan to release an external battery case which addresses the model's weaknesses. The new case represents a fresh opportunity for Apple to bolster its business and increase revenue from its products.