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5 Reasons to Buy an iPhone 17 Air in September
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Thinner phone has smaller battery. It's not hard to figure that one out
I feel the same but I think the iPhone Air will attract mini converts because of the weight, which I've heard rumored at 125 grams. That's lighter than the mini. Also, the mini 12 is long in the tooth at this point. If the iPhone Air fits in my front pocket, I will upgrade from the 13 mini.
If more people used MagSafe chargers, battery life would rarely be an issue. People get themselves into trouble by setting their iPhone down instead of charging it in when not in use. MagSafe makes it easier to get into this habit. With a stand instead of Apple's charger, you can even still use the iPhone albeit in a fixed location.
Also not hard to figure out is that Apple’s C1 modem chip consumes less power as does Apple’s A series CPU with fewer GPU cores.
Again, back to your original post… how much shorter battery life?
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It's going to be similar to the Mini regarding battery life. Both have smaller batteries than the regular phones but you choose them for the body shape.
It will have shorter battery life period, not by how much, but it will have shorter battery life. You can't get around physics regardless of what battery optimisations there are. Any efficiencies from that modem will also be available to phones with larger batteries.
There are advantages of course, such as a thinner, lighter chassis. But you will have shorter battery life than an equivalent e, regular, or Pro model.
Hold on, MacRumors puts out a "MacRumor" about "5 Reasons to Buy ......" that's one of the worst articles they've published in their long history, and we, their readers lap it up with Apple as our target. There's not much useful information in the article. I think the most egregious part is not addressing battery life. Based on the comments in this thread, it's an issue that concerns many of us. The article sounds like AI was asked to write an xxx word article with the 5 reasons to buy ..... As to why the editors let this be published? It beats me. The only thing I can think of is they're trying to please someone, and it ain't MacRumors readers.
One more gripe: We're constantly being told that the next 6-12 months will see Apple introducing quite a large range of new devices and innovative software. Clearly Apple is trying to provide a range of devices that will address the large range of people who might become buyers. And yet most of this thread is comments about why the 17 Air won't satisfy that large range of particular readers. Of course it won't. Companies generally want to provide options in order to satisfy a large range of potential buyers.
Wouldn't it be better for MacRumors to provide advance reviews that help readers sort out the pros and cons of the range of devices Apple might be introducing?
One more gripe: We're constantly being told that the next 6-12 months will see Apple introducing quite a large range of new devices and innovative software. Clearly Apple is trying to provide a range of devices that will address the large range of people who might become buyers. And yet most of this thread is comments about why the 17 Air won't satisfy that large range of particular readers. Of course it won't. Companies generally want to provide options in order to satisfy a large range of potential buyers.
Wouldn't it be better for MacRumors to provide advance reviews that help readers sort out the pros and cons of the range of devices Apple might be introducing?
The iPhone 16e is 167g, while the Air is rumored to be only 146g. Also MagSafe, Camera Control (I personally don’t care, but), better SoC, 50% more RAM, (presumably) brighter display, additional colors.
Did not see anything that interests me. But then again I am a healthy adult, not a kid still living in their parents basement.
The only physical phone I'd buy after iPhone 16 before 2030 would be a new iPhone Mini, because by 2030, we will have a completely new smart devices with us. Glasses or something else. Hands free. Without limited screen size.
Please stop measuring capacity in mAh, opt for Wh instead. Anything under 100 Wh is allowed, which is plenty enough.
But now we have the CCC certification issue. If you're visiting China (or possibly even Hong Kong), if your power bank doesn't have the CCC certification label the authorities will confiscate it.
Given that scenario, I'll stay with my iPhone 16 Plus, which will run all day (and then some) on a full 100% charge.
I think it’s going to be make or break year for me and the iPhone. I have a 13 Pro and will be buying ‘something’.
Was able to get hands on with the new Samsung Flip 7 and Fold 7 today. Was more impressed by the form factor of the flip. Android also has the Razer Ultra flips as well.
No competition from Apple here at all. Zero.
The Samsung Edge (their thin phone) also quite nice.
So pinning hopes that the Air impresses enough otherwise it’s time for a change. And I have a Series 10 watch too. Willing to give up if needed.
Was able to get hands on with the new Samsung Flip 7 and Fold 7 today. Was more impressed by the form factor of the flip. Android also has the Razer Ultra flips as well.
No competition from Apple here at all. Zero.
The Samsung Edge (their thin phone) also quite nice.
So pinning hopes that the Air impresses enough otherwise it’s time for a change. And I have a Series 10 watch too. Willing to give up if needed.
Reason #2 is quite strange to say the least.
“Buy this $1000 phone because it’s a lesser device than the one that only costs $100 more (rumored).” Ok…
“Buy this $1000 phone because it’s a lesser device than the one that only costs $100 more (rumored).” Ok…
Needs Face ID, silicon carbide battery, and stereo speakers, then I’m interested. Maybe the second generation.
