iPhone 17 Air Battery Capacity and Weight Allegedly Revealed

[MacRumors]

Apple is expected to launch an all-new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air later this year, and while there have been plenty of rumors about the camera's overall design and thinness, we haven't heard any details about the device's weight and battery capacity until now.

According to the leaker going by the account name "yeux1122" on the Korean-langauge Naver blog, the 6.6-inch iPhone 17 Air has a weight of approximately 145 grams, while the battery capacity is 2,800mAh. The details allegedly originate from a "mass production confirmed sample." The blog has previously offered accurate insights into Apple's component strategy.

The claimed weight is similar to an iPhone SE 2 or iPhone 13 mini, which are 148 grams and 141 grams, respectively. As for the battery, the capacity figure is not unlike the iPhone 12, which has a 2,815mAh battery. However, the leaker's post does note that there remains a possibility that Apple will use a high-density battery in the iPhone 17 Air, which could increase its "actual capacity" by 15-20%.

Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in March that device will have a "high-density" battery. More recently, a report out of Asia has suggested that the iPhone 17 Air could become the first Apple smartphone to adopt advanced battery technology, with Apple supplier TDK preparing to ship its new generation of silicon-anode batteries by the end of June.

Having said that, reports have been mixed regarding the iPhone 17 Air's potential battery performance. The Information's Wayne Ma claimed the device will have "worse" battery life compared to previous iPhone models.

In internal testing, Apple apparently determined that the percentage of users who will be able to use the iPhone 17 Air for a full day without needing to recharge the device throughout the day will be between 60% and 70%, according to the report. For other iPhone models, the report said that metric is apparently between 80% and 90%.

To mitigate this problem, the report said that Apple is planning to release a battery case as an optional accessory for the iPhone 17 Air.

On the other hand, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has offered a more optimistic outlook, stating that battery life would be "on par with current iPhones" thanks to hardware and software optimizations.

The 5.5mm-thin device is also rumored to incorporate Apple's power-efficient C1 modem and lack an Ultra Wide camera, which could potentially provide more internal space for a larger battery. We'll know for sure when the device replaces the "Plus" model in Apple's iPhone 17 lineup, which is expected to launch around mid-September, per Apple's typical fall release schedule.

Article Link: iPhone 17 Air Battery Capacity and Weight Allegedly Revealed

 

[Steve121178]

From what I've read, the A19 SoC or whatever they will call it will have a few cores disabled on the anorexic model to help with efficiency. Maybe a compromise some people will be happy with. Still not why these ultra slim phones are now a thing. Who's asking for them?

 

[DigitalAR]

As much as I’d love a light iPhone, I won’t be the first wave of guinea pigs to test it out.

It’s bound to get super hot and slow it down.

Make no mistake about it, this iPhone Air is meant to look good in all their advertisements. After all, Apple loves to say, “thinest, fastest, etc. etc.”

Practically however, for day to day use, even the older iPhone models will better dissipate heat.

 

[sehns]

Holy crap. How did they get it weighing the same as the 13 Mini?

 

[contacos]

They could have used this device to highlight the advantage of "Carbon-Silicon" before rolling it out to the Pro-Line next year but here we are.

 

[crisneat]

Isn’t it paradoxical to design an ultrathin iPhone only to need a battery case to get through the day? It seems to contradict the whole purpose of making the device slimmer, prioritizing elegance and portability, only to bulk it up again for basic functionality.

 

[Froilan]

Apple is expected to launch an all-new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air later this year, and while there has been plenty of rumors about the camera's overall design and thinness, we haven't heard any details about the device's weight and battery capacity until now.

According to the leaker going by the account name "yeux1122" on the Korean-langauge Naver blog, the 6.6-inch iPhone 17 Air has a weight of approximately 145 grams, while the battery capacity is 2,800mAh. The details allegedly originate from a "mass production confirmed sample." The blog has previously offered accurate insights into Apple's component strategy.

The claimed weight is similar to an iPhone SE 2 or iPhone 13 mini, which are 148 grams and 141 grams, respectively. As for the battery, the capacity figure is not unlike the iPhone 12, which has a 2,815mAh battery. However, the leaker's post does note that there remains a possibility that Apple will use a high-density battery in the iPhone 17 Air, which could increase its "actual capacity" by 15-20%.

Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in March that device will have a "high-density" battery. More recently, a report out of Asia has suggested that the iPhone 17 Air could become the first Apple smartphone to adopt advanced battery technology, with Apple supplier TDK preparing to ship its new generation of silicon-anode batteries by the end of June.

Having said that, reports have been mixed regarding the iPhone 17 Air's potential battery performance. The Information's Wayne Ma claimed the device will have "worse" battery life compared to previous iPhone models.

In internal testing, Apple apparently determined that the percentage of users who will be able to use the iPhone 17 Air for a full day without needing to recharge the device throughout the day will be between 60% and 70%, according to the report. For other iPhone models, the report said that metric is apparently between 80% and 90%.

To mitigate this problem, the report said that Apple is planning to release a battery case as an optional accessory for the iPhone 17 Air.

On the other hand, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has offered a more optimistic outlook, stating that battery life would be "on par with current iPhones" thanks to hardware and software optimizations.

The 5.5mm-thin device is also rumored to incorporate Apple's power-efficient C1 modem and lack an Ultra Wide camera, which could potentially provide more internal space for a larger battery. We'll know for sure when the device replaces the "Plus" model in Apple's iPhone 17 lineup, which is expected to launch around mid-September, per Apple's typical fall release schedule.

Article Link: iPhone 17 Air Battery Capacity and Weight Allegedly Revealed

Why don’t they just make the iPhone 17 Plus the same size as the 16 Pro Max with 120Hz and dual cameras? The iPhone 17 Air honestly feels kind of pointless.

 

[iModFrenzy]

From what I've read, the A19 SoC or whatever they will call it will have a few cores disabled on the anorexic model to help with efficiency. Maybe a compromise some people will be happy with. Still not why these ultra slim phones are now a thing. Who's asking for them?

If rumors are to be believed, it’s more like a stepping stone to a foldable.

 

[Roll0]

I'll waiting for a modell, where the phone itself paper thin, but the the camera bump at least 5cm thick!!!
That would be even more uglier than this!

 

[Steve121178]

If rumors are to be believed, it’s more like a stepping stone to a foldable.

I didn't think of it like that, but yes, that makes sense.

Not that the masses are asking for a foldable either.

 

[lowkey]

I’d be happy to forfeit some battery life in exchange for a phone that is similar weight to my iPhone Mini.

 

[Yimbaz]

If rumors are to be believed, it’s more like a stepping stone to a foldable.

Those “rumors” are just internet comments that have been taken too seriously. You don’t make an ultra-thin phone as a “stepping stone” to a completely different product. More likely they had both the Air and the Fold in mind while developing their new efficient SoCs and bringing in new battery tech.

 

[Mike82]

So Apple designs an ultra thin phone that needs a battery case to get you through the day, making it just as thick as a normal phone. What a time to be alive.

 

[MayaUser]

From what I've read, the A19 SoC or whatever they will call it will have a few cores disabled on the anorexic model to help with efficiency. Maybe a compromise some people will be happy with. Still not why these ultra slim phones are now a thing. Who's asking for them?

people like me...today, they are powerful enough even with few cores disabled...the battery life is good enough for a one day use..and its slim and lighter that i want it. Again, Apple is offering this along side with their normal Pro models and not removing them....so, why asking that question?! its futile since its not your own company and if they lose money with that model is not your money (like iphone 12 mini etc)

 

[Takeo]

Very disappointed in the weight to be honest. I was really hoping for a return to something closer to the iPhone 5 weight or at least no heavier than a 12 mini. But of course they still had to make it huge… so I guess 145g is the best we can hope for these days.

 

[Sophytaylor6@]

I think the new iPhone will be lighter, but the battery capacity might get compromised due to the additional usage and features.

 

[MayaUser]

Very disappointed in the weight to be honest. I was really hoping for a return to something closer to the iPhone 5 weight or at least no heavier than a 12 mini. But of course they still had to make it huge… so I guess 145g is the best we can hope for these days.

iphone 5 had an 4" display, yes with top/bottom bezels but still, and 2800mah battery ...i bet you want 140g with 2800battery than 115g with 1800mah battery...physics cannot bend

 

[Steve121178]

people like me...today, they are powerful enough even with few cores disabled...the battery life is good enough for a one day use

With a rumoured 2,800mAh capacity, it remains to be seen...

Have to wait for some real world testing.

 

[BatmanAtkinson]

Welcome back to 2015: thin phones (sub-7 mm) and small sub-3000 mAh batteries

 

[mattopotamus]

From what I've read, the A19 SoC or whatever they will call it will have a few cores disabled on the anorexic model to help with efficiency. Maybe a compromise some people will be happy with. Still not why these ultra slim phones are now a thing. Who's asking for them?

I think people want the biggest device possible, while also not weighing a ridiculous amount.

 

[2low_tech]

Battery size/life will be all any tester talks about in their reviews. It's an iPhone, so it'll do iPhone stuff, but for how long?

 

[cigz]

2800mAh… pretends to be shocked.
I already knew Apple would put battery with something between 2400-2800mAh, especially when Samsung put 3900mAh in the S25 Edge.
Knowing Apple, next year they’ll use these new batteries with more mAh, say how its innovative and literally force „17 Air” users to upgrade because that battery after a year will be... well, not good.

Also I’m pretty sure they’ll put these new batteries in Pro iPhones as well but they’ll make them physically smaller with the same density as the current ones so they can use that free space for other components - for example cameras.

 

[Lounge vibes 05]

People are going to make their jokes, but 145G is insane.
To put it into perspective, the iPhone 14 Pro Max was 240G. We’re talking about basically an entire iPod Touch in a case level of weight being just sliced off.
To put it even more into perspective, the iPhone 4 was 132G.
We are talking about a phone with a ginormous screen, but within 13 g of the iPhone 4.
Even compared to the iPhone 6+, we’re talking almost 30 g and 2 mm lighter and thinner respectively.
Anyone coming from pretty much any iPhone over the past seven years is going to absolutely notice the difference.
I wouldn’t even be surprised to see Mini fans who stick with that phone mostly because of the weight jump on the Air bandwagon, with the weight to size ratio it’s going to feel even lighter than that.

 

[Lounge vibes 05]

As much as I’d love a light iPhone, I won’t be the first wave of guinea pigs to test it out.

It’s bound to get super hot and slow it down.

Make no mistake about it, this iPhone Air is meant to look good in all their advertisements. After all, Apple loves to say, “thinest, fastest, etc. etc.”

Practically however, for day to day use, even the older iPhone models will better dissipate heat.

I haven’t found this to be the case on my M4 iPad Pro and that thing has an entire M4 chip in it.

 

[Lounge vibes 05]

They could have used this device to highlight the advantage of "Carbon-Silicon" before rolling it out to the Pro-Line next year but here we are.

Except that sounds like exactly what they are doing though?

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Even this article states that they might use “high density” batteries, which is basically rumor speak for the same thing.
Then it’s rumor to come to the Foldables next year, followed by the pro in 2027.