The ‘iPhone 17 Air’ is probably going going to be between 5.5 and 6.25mm skinny. It’s wanting increasingly like our earlier experiences on the ‘iPhone 17 Air’ are proving to be correct. This iPhone “Air” or “Slim” received’t be a luxurious iPhone filled with superior options. As a substitute, it’s probably extra akin to the unique MacBook Air – underpowered however nonetheless commanding a premium based mostly on its design.
This manner-over-function strategy seemingly goals to focus on a selected section of Apple’s buyer base who worth design over the whole lot else. Homeowners of Apple’s slim new iPhone might have to regulate their utilization habits if they need this iPhone to work for them.
Studies point out that, in response to Apple’s inside testing, solely 60–70% of “iPhone 17 Air” customers will have the ability to use the gadget for a full day while not having to recharge. For different newer iPhone fashions, 80–90% of customers are anticipated to have the ability to survive a full day on a single cost. The battery capability of the brand new slim iPhone might be as little as 2,800 mAh, in response to a publish from Immediate Digital on the Chinese language social media platform Weibo. Apple hasn’t used batteries this small for the reason that iPhone 13 mini.
To account for this underwhelming battery capability, Apple is reportedly reviving and reinventing an previous accent: the battery case. Apple final launched the Good Battery Case for the iPhone 11 lineup. This was discontinued after the discharge of the MagSafe Battery Pack in July 2021. Nonetheless, Apple nixed the MagSafe Battery Pack in September 2023 with the discharge of the iPhone 15. That was the 12 months Apple switched to USB-C, however as an alternative of updating the MagSafe Battery Pack, it merely discontinued it. Presumably, Apple felt its developments in battery know-how and corresponding longevity not required such equipment. That’s not the case with the “Air.”
The report means that Apple might reintroduce a battery case for the “iPhone 17 Air.” This actually appears counterintuitive. If the first objective of the gadget is its slim and utilitarian design, isn’t this defeated by including a cumbersome charging case? Sure, however maybe solely briefly. Will this be a tradeoff that many shoppers are prepared to make? Perhaps. The value of the “Air” is rumored to start out round $899. There’s no indication of how a lot Apple’s accent charging case might value.
Are you prepared to sacrifice battery life for a extra fashionable design? Our guess is that customers received’t absolutely perceive the dramatic distinction till they’re truly utilizing the gadget frequently. Should you closely depend on your iPhone for actions like navigation and streaming media (particularly video), this may not be the iPhone for you. Should you do need Apple’s latest iPhone, be ready to regulate your charging habits. This will likely additionally embody spending a reasonably penny on a charging case from Apple. It’s both kind over perform, or perform over kind. I’ll decide the ladder. How about you?
[The information provided in this article has NOT been confirmed by Apple and may be speculation. Provided details may not be factual. Take all rumors, tech or otherwise, with a grain of salt.]