The Upcoming iPhone 17 Air: Lightweight and Powerful?

The tech world is buzzing about the upcoming iPhone 17 Air. This new model is expected to be incredibly thin, but details about its weight and battery life have been scarce until recently. A leaker known as "yeux1122" on the Korean Naver blog has spilled the beans. According to this source, the 6. 6-inch iPhone 17 Air will weigh around 145 grams. This is similar to the iPhone SE 2 and iPhone 13 mini, which weigh 148 grams and 141 grams, respectively. The battery capacity is said to be 2, 800mAh, which is close to the iPhone 12's 2, 815mAh battery. However, there's a twist. The leaker hints that Apple might use a high-density battery, which could boost the actual capacity by 15-20%. The iPhone 17 Air is set to be the first Apple smartphone to use advanced battery technology. Apple supplier TDK is reportedly preparing to ship its new generation of silicon-anode batteries by the end of June. This could mean better battery life, but reports are mixed. One report suggests the iPhone 17 Air might have worse battery life than previous models, with only 60-70% of users able to use it all day without recharging. To tackle this, Apple might release a battery case as an optional accessory. However, not all reports are pessimistic. Mark Gurman from Bloomberg has a more positive outlook, stating that battery life will be on par with current iPhones due to hardware and software improvements. The iPhone 17 Air is also rumored to be just 5. 5mm thin. It might include Apple's power-efficient C1 modem and lack an Ultra Wide camera, potentially freeing up space for a larger battery. The device is expected to replace the "Plus" model in Apple's iPhone 17 lineup, launching around mid-September, following Apple's typical fall release schedule. The tech world will be watching to see if this new model lives up to the hype.