The iPhone 17 Air, one of the new models that Apple will introduce this year, continues to come to light with leaks from the supply chain. Excessively subtlety in the design of the device stands out, while it is understood that some technical restrictions bring along. The 5.5 mm body thickness is the finest iPhone model to date. This value seems to make a significant difference compared to similar phones in competitor brands. However, a great concession will be given by the battery capacity side.
The iPhone 17 Air will have a weight of 145 grams. This measure shows that the phone offers a very light structure compared to the screen size. It is stated that the device will carry a 6.6 -inch OLED display. The screen is expected to have a refreshing rate of 120 Hz. Apple is thought to go to some restrictions on the internal equipment to achieve this lightness and subtlety.
The most important of these stands out as a decrease in battery capacity. The iPhone 17 Air will come with a 2,800 mAh battery. This capacity is far behind similar devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S25 EDGE. The Galaxy S25 EDGE has a 3,900 mAh battery. Apple is working on software -based solutions to compensate for this difference.
Apple aims to balance artificial intelligence and battery life software
In the latest news, Apple will offer a new artificial intelligence -supported energy management system with iOS 19. This system is aimed to optimize energy usage by analyzing user habits. It is stated that this approach will give more efficient results especially in low battery -capacity models. In this respect, the iPhone 17 Air will try to balance its use time with software support. However, real usage data is expected to emerge more clearly after the device is released.
In addition, Apple’s high -density new generation battery battery is claimed to be able to use it in the iPhone 17 Air. This technology can provide a capacity of 15 %to 20 %in the same physical volume. In this way, theoretically, the 2,800 mAh battery is estimated to perform at 3,200 mAh levels. However, there are still some question marks about the cost and reliability of this technology.
Apple, low battery capacity is also planned to compensate for accessories, not hardware. The company has been working on the new generation battery cover compatible with the iPhone 17 Air. Although such a case is thought to contradict the ultra -fine design, it can offer a solution for users who want to increase their use. It is also among the allegations that this strategy is commercially supported by the decision to limit the battery capacity.
There is also some information about the pricing of the device. The iPhone 17 Air will have a starting price of $ 899 in the USA. Depending on the taxation system in Türkiye, the final sales price is expected to be higher.
The technical specifications side is expected to include the A19 chip on the device. In addition, the device will carry a 24 -megapixel front camera with a 48 -megapixel main camera. Wi-Fi 7 support and augmented storage options are among the other attention.
With these features of the iPhone 17 Air, Apple’s product strategy will take a place in the curiosity. Especially the decisions taken on battery capacity will coincide with the expectations of the user, which will only become clear with after -sales data. How will the delicacy provided in the design affect the balance of performance and use, which will be seen more clearly when the device is released. Despite everything, Apple seems to be aiming to test a different balance in the product range with the iPhone 17 Air.