A recent leak from X-platform tipster Majin Bu has revealed the iPhone 17 Air battery specifications. According to the leak, Apple’s thinnest iPhone yet will come with a mere 2900mAh battery, raising concerns about its real-world endurance.
- Xiaomi 15 – 5400mAh
- vivo X200 Pro Mini – 5700mAh
- OPPO Find X8s – 5700mAh
- OnePlus 13T – 6260mAh
- Galaxy S25 Edge – 3900mAh
With such a low battery capacity, daily charging may not be enough for many users. Sources suggest Apple might reintroduce its Smart Battery Case to improve battery life.
Design and Specifications of iPhone 17 Air
Apple is expected to position the iPhone 17 Air as a replacement for the iPhone Plus variant, focusing on a lightweight, minimal design. Key hardware details include:
- 6.6-inch flat OLED display with Dynamic Island
- 120Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate
- Apple A19 Pro chipset with 12GB RAM
- 48MP single rear camera, 24MP front camera
- eSIM-only, no physical SIM slot
- Titanium metal frame for structural strength
- Body thickness: 5.5mm | Weight: 146g
- Color options: Black, White, Gold, Light Blue
Also Read – 15 Major Changes Coming with the iPhone 17 Series
Expected Price and Release Timeline
As per Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, the iPhone 17 Air could start at $899 (approx. ₹74,000 or ¥6483). It is likely to launch in September 2025 alongside the rest of the iPhone 17 series.
Whether the iPhone 17 Air will attract style-first buyers or fall short on practicality remains to be seen.
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