- IPhone 17 -Air is tip to be only 5.5 mm thick
- A weight of 143 grams is also rumored
- Battery capacity is expected to be 2,800 mAh
That’s the year of the ultra-thin phone, and after the big reveal of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge earlier this week, we now have some rumored specifications for the iPhone 17 air that Apple is expected to reveal in September.
According to the well-known Tipster Yeux1122 (via @jukanlosreve), the iPhone 17-AUM will be only 5.5 mm at the front until the back strikes 5.8 mm thickness of the Galaxy S25 edge with a narrow margin.
The other details revealed here are that it comes with a 2,800 mAh battery (compared to 3,900 mAh for the Galaxy S25 Edge) and weighs about 145 grams (compared to 163 grams for the Samsung model).
Given the iPhone 16, comes with a 3,561 mAh battery packed inside that raises some questions about how long the iPhone 17 Air will last between charges – and whether you will be able to handle it through the day without connecting it.
Battery capacity and cases
iPhone 17 Air Rumor: 5.5 mm thickness145g Weight2800mAh battery ??? However, there is a possibility that a high density battery will be used despite 2800mAh capacity. pic.twitter.com/g8r9qayg7oMay 17, 2025
Let’s hope Apple’s engineers are able to find a way to get as much juice as possible from this smaller battery and super -thin frame. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, usually reliable when it comes to Apple rumors, says the iPhone 17 air battery’s life will be on par with current iPhones.
We have also heard that Apple will introduce high -density new battery technology with this model, which means more battery life from less capacity. Apparently, the same technique is also set to the upcoming foldable iPhone.
Note also: A source says Apple will bring back its official iPhone battery case this year to compensate for battery deficiencies with iPhone 17 air. It may be a good idea to recognize it in your budget if you are thinking about picking up one.
While nothing has been confirmed yet, the iPhone 17 air is expected to replace the iPhone 16 Plus in the current lineup. There has also been a lot of talk about a significant redesign for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max models, so there is a lot to look forward to in September.
