Rumors surrounding the upcoming iPhone 17 Air have surfaced, shedding light on its weight and battery technology. According to reports, the device is expected to weigh between 145g and 150g, making it lighter than its competitors. The use of 7000 series aluminum for its frame contributes to its lightweight design, with the overall weight breakdown including various components such as the OLED display, camera, chipset, and battery.
iPhone 17 Air (bottom) compared to iPhone 16 Plus (top)
Furthermore, there are speculations that Apple will incorporate silicon-carbon (Si/C) technology in the iPhone 17 Air's battery, enhancing its performance while maintaining a slim profile. The device is also rumored to feature a 24 MP selfie camera, 8GB of RAM, OLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate, Always-On support, Dynamic Island, Face ID, wireless charging, and global eSIM compatibility.
Stay tuned for more updates on the iPhone 17 Air as its release date approaches.