iPhone 17 series is expected to introduce Apple’s inaugural ultra-slim iPhone model, a device we’re referring to as the iPhone 17 Air. Leaks suggest that this phone will be just 5.5 mm in thickness, making it slimmer than Samsung’s newly launched Galaxy S25 Edge, which is 5.8 mm.
Apple is likely to make several trade-offs to produce an ultra-thin iPhone 17 this year. This includes reducing the number of camera lenses to one on the rear, eliminating the physical SIM tray in favor of eSIM functionality, and incorporating a significantly smaller battery pack within the iPhone 17 Air compared to its counterparts. While these drawbacks are not all confirmed, the battery size reduction seems plausible. Many iPhone customers eager to buy an ultra-thin model are already concerned about battery performance.
Recent information from China suggests that the iPhone 17 Air will be equipped with a 2,800 mAh battery, which is considerably less than the Galaxy S25 Edge’s 3,900 mAh battery. Apple will need to take measures to ensure the device still provides satisfactory battery life. The Air will include more efficient components than the iPhone 16 series, and Apple plans to utilize AI capabilities in iOS 26 to minimize battery consumption. We will need to wait for practical evaluations to determine the battery longevity of the iPhone 17 Air, but concerns regarding battery life are justified for this design.
Nonetheless, major battery enhancements might be on the horizon if a prominent Samsung insider’s claims are accurate. As per @UniverseIce on X, the Galaxy S26 Edge will feature an even slimmer design alongside a new battery technology.
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