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Leaked iPhone 17 Air Battery Size Exposes Major Weak Spot
Abdullah Mustapha
July 19, 2025
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Apple is getting ready to launch a new addition to its iPhone series this autumn — the remarkably slim iPhone 17 Air. The appearance will definitely turn heads, but it may do so at the expense of a reduced battery life.
iPhone 17 Air May Have Sleek Appearance but Reduced Battery
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Leaks Suggest a 2800mAh Battery
Recent leaks suggest the iPhone 17 Air will have a dramatically smaller battery than its siblings. In May, a reputable leaker known as yeux1122 reported that the battery would be around 2800mAh. This week, another Weibo leaker, Instant Digital, confirmed the report, saying the battery “does not exceed 3000mAh.”
While the figure isn’t confirmed, both sources project a battery capacity far smaller than that of other iPhone 17 series phones.
A Dramatic Drop From Other Phones
To put this into perspective:
- The expected new iPhone 17 Pro Max is a 5000mAh battery.
- Last year’s iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro featured around 3500mAh batteries.
- Even the iPhone 16 Plus, which is closer in size to the iPhone 17 Air, had a massive 4674mAh battery.
This suggests that the iPhone 17 Air will struggle to match the longevity of other new iPhones — especially given its larger screen, which is potentially more power-hungry.
Apple’s Plan to Tackle Battery Concerns
Despite the diminished battery, Apple appears to be preparing for the test. One such manner in which it is doing this is by including a new Adaptive Power mode in iOS 26. It is a feature to help prolong battery life without user input via automatic modifications in system performance based on use.
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Apple will also unveil a new battery case accessory. This might give users a boost of power when they need it, avoiding the anxiety of running out of power during the day.
Will Battery Life Be a Dealbreaker?
The iPhone 17 Air’s elegant design will appeal to many. But for heavy users or road warriors, the battery capacity might turn out to be a dealbreaker.
With launch day approaching, it’s clear that battery life could be the biggest problem with would-be buyers.
Would you sacrifice battery life for a thinner phone? Let us know.
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