A recent leak suggests that the upcoming iPhone 17 Air may only have a battery capacity of less than 3,000mAh, which could result in the phone barely lasting a full day on a single charge. The rumor, reported by Instant Digital, hints at the phone's reliance on iOS 26's Adaptive Power feature to potentially make it through the day.
A celebrated leaker has indicated that the iPhone 17 Air's battery capacity will fall below the 3,000mAh mark.
There are talks of a rumored battery case accessory being available to extend the phone's battery capacity.
Would you consider buying the iPhone 17 Air with a battery capacity below 2,800mAh?
Yes, efficiency improvements will compensate for the smaller capacity
6.33%
No, I wouldn't want to use a battery accessory
75.95%
Only if the pricing is reasonable compared to the Pro models
17.72%
Votes 79
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With just a thickness of 5.5mm, the iPhone 17 Air aims to be the thinnest model in the lineup, which limits the space for a larger battery. Previous rumors suggested a battery capacity of 2,800mAh for the device.
iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to feature a 6.9-inch screen and a larger 5,000mAh battery, allowing users to go through the day without the need to charge. Another rumor suggests that the iPhone 17 Air's battery life may still be comparable to current models, thanks to energy-efficient design changes in the display, silicon components, and software. The iPhone 17 Air is speculated to be the only model in the lineup with a titanium frame and a redesigned rectangular camera bar housing a 48MP rear camera. The device will run on the 3nm A19 chip paired with 12GB of RAM.
