Apple iPhone 17 Air New Leak Sparks Battery Life Concerns

The iPhone 17 Air release date hasn’t yet been officially announced, but rumors and leaks around this model seem never-ending. The upcoming iPhone is slated to be the thinnest smartphone model by Apple ever, with a 5.5 mm design. However, it looks like the thinness will .
A reliable leaker, Majinbu, has recently shared some images of the battery on his blog which show the tech giant has adopted the same metal casing as the iPhone 16 Pro for this upcoming model. The decision is probably to control heat and provide structural support. However, the concern is generated from its
The leaker mentioned, “The battery features a compact and refined design. The capacity reported to me is approximately 2,900 mAh, a choice aimed at achieving a slimmer profile, consistent with Apple’s Air aesthetic.”
For users who rely on all-day battery performance, the capacity doesn’t seem impressive. In comparison, iPhone 16 Plus featured a 4,674 mAh battery, and the base iPhone 16 had around 3,651 mAh capacity. Some Android flagship phones pack up to 6000 mAh batteries. Therefore, the upcoming Air model seems minute in comparison and will probably struggle to handle a full day’s workload.
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