- The iPhone 17 air battery could have less than 3,000 mAh
- This fits previous leaks on the phone
- iOS 26 could extend the battery life to last a whole day
When Apple gets to launch the new iPhone 17 series in September, it seems very likely that there is a new model: the super thin iPhone 17 Air. According to a new rumor, that thinness could reach the expense of battery capacity.
The well -known Tipster Instant Digital (through Macrumors) says that iPhone 17 air will come with a battery that has less than 3,000 mAh in terms of its capacity. The iPhone 16, compared, is equipped with a 3,651 mAh battery.
Of course, we do not know how it will result in the real battery life, but it seems that the new phone could have difficulty matching time between the positions offered by current models. According to Apple, the iPhone 16 gives you 22 hours of video playback with only one load, although the most demanding tasks use more battery life.
According to the same Tipster, the energy saving mode on the iPhone, which is improved with a new adaptive mode in iOS 26, also due in September, will mean that it can overcome a moderate use day with the iPhone 17 Air.
Battery size and battery life
You may not be surprised that the iPhone 17 air will come with a smaller than normal battery. It makes sense that if the thickness of the chassis is being reduced, then there will be less space for a battery to feed the phone.
The previous leaks have put the air battery size of the iPhone 17 in 2,800 mAh, which adapts to the new information. However, there have also been rumors about improved battery technology that could allow the battery life to be provided by smaller batteries.
It is also worth mentioning that battery capacity is not the whole story when it comes to battery life, although, of course, it has an important role. The iPhones generally have smaller batteries than the best Android phones, but can maximize battery life through design efficiencies and software optimizations.
Keep in mind that none of this is safe until Apple makes it official. If you ask how a high -end phone, Ultra Delgado, it could really be to use in 2025, see our Samsung Galaxy S25 EDGE review.
