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The render looks nice, but the battery life (2800 mAh is the rumor) will probably be brutal 🙃
 
I think it will be a good phone with attractive features (thin and light weight) if you want a phone that big. Personally I want the Air in a 6.0" to 6.2" display.

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.
 
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If battery life is a pressing concern, you may want to reconsider the health of your phone habits.

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.
 
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Thinner phone has smaller battery. It's not hard to figure that one out

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.
 
Also not hard to figure out is that Apple’s C2 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?

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.
 
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.

Got it that you don’t know the answer.
 
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?

 
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I think the 16e looks better than this. It's lighter the regular line, single camera as well. It looks much cleaner. What does this have that it doesn't? DI vs notch?....I guess 🙄 Who cares?
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.
 
No thank you. If Apple continues iPhone 16 Plus production I'd get that instead, especially with the iPhone 16 Plus' 4,674 mAh battery capacity and the fact many airlines now have restrictions on the use of even 10,000 mAh and under capacity external power banks.
You mean “over”?
 
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.
 
To be followed by:

"First users of iPhone 17 Air report that bending of device extremely easy, concerned about long-term durability....."
 
No thank you. If Apple continues iPhone 16 Plus production I'd get that instead, especially with the iPhone 16 Plus' 4,674 mAh battery capacity and the fact many airlines now have restrictions on the use of even 10,000 mAh and under capacity external power banks.
Please stop measuring capacity in mAh, opt for Wh instead. Anything under 100 Wh is allowed, which is plenty enough.
 
the Air has the wrong dimensions for me.
it should be smaller and thicker. Just to hide the optics and have good battery
 
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I’d like the 17 air as I do a bunch of reading on my 15 plus, and the lighter weight would be nice. I’m also quite interested in the folding iPhone, which will undoubtedly be heavier, but lighter than any tablet Apple produces.
 
Get rid of all these iPhone models and stick to two variations. A consumer one and a Pro/Expensive model. Buyers get dazed and confused with more than two choices and start to panic in the Apple Store.
 
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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.
 
Also not hard to figure out is that Apple’s C2 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?
How much less power does Apple's C2 modem chip consume?
 
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