Apple has begun finalizing preparations for the iPhone 17 family, which will be unveiled in September. Although the iPhone 17 Air hasn’t been unveiled yet, the most anticipated model in the series is the iPhone 17 Air. While not all of the iPhone 17 Air’s features have been revealed, it will feature top-tier performance, a high-quality display, and a remarkably thin 5.5mm body. However, the battery capacity of the iPhone 17 Air has been a major topic of discussion for some time. Judging by the information emerging, the 17 Air will fall short of expectations in this regard.

What will the battery capacity of the iPhone 17 Air be?

Shortly after Apple introduced the iPhone 16 series, the first information about the iPhone 17 Air began to emerge. It’s clear that both Apple and Samsung are pushing for a return to the era of ultra-thin, high-performance smartphones. We know that Apple, in particular, is not satisfied with the sales of the iPhone Plus series. Therefore, the Air seems to be a significant option for those looking for a thinner, more stylish, and still high-performance model in addition to the classic iPhone.

However, the iPhone 17 Air’s battery capacity, as expected, will be quite low. Unfortunately, the phone’s ultra-thin 5.5mm body doesn’t allow for a high-capacity battery. A leaker on Weibo called Instant Digital claimed that the iPhone 17 Air’s battery capacity will be under 3000mAh.

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In fact, MacRumors previously claimed that the iPhone 17 Air’s battery capacity will be 2800mAh. But how will the iPhone 17 Air’s battery last a day with such a small battery size?

The iPhone 17 Air’s current specifications provide important clues on this matter. In this regard, we see important features that will impact battery life, such as the OLED display, 120Hz screen refresh rate, and the A19 Bionic processor. Apple is reportedly relying on software power for the iPhone 17 Air’s battery life.

Battery life data from Apple indicates that 60-70% of iPhone 17 Air testers used their phone throughout the day. However, this statistic was between 80 and 90% for other iPhone 17 models.

It’s rumored that Apple is developing a special battery case to address the iPhone 17’s battery life issues. The thickness of this battery case is also a key consideration. While extending battery life with a case is important for such a thin phone, excessive thickness could diminish the model’s appeal.

Do you think a 2800mAh battery capacity would be sufficient for the iPhone 17 Air’s features? We welcome your comments and feedback.