iPhone 17 Air battery and design details tipped in fresh leaks
Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 Air is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated devices in its 2025 line-up. Every other day, we see fresh leaks revealing new details about its ultra-slim design and specifications, which will complement this form factor. According to a new leak, the iPhone 17 Air will weigh between 145g and 150g, and will house a battery under 3,000mAh capacity. advertisementA new report by GSMArena suggests that the iPhone 17 Air will weigh 146g. This follows earlier reports which suggested that the slimmest Apple device could weigh 145g or 150g. If this is indeed the case, then Apple's slimmest flagship will be significantly lighter than Samsung's latest compact and lightest flagship – the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge which weighs 163g. To achieve this slim profile and feather-light weight, Apple is reportedly building the iPhone 17 Air using 7000-series aluminium for the frame instead of titanium, which is commonly found in premium devices. Aluminium will allow the frame to weigh around 25–30 grams.
Breaking down the internal components, the report also suggests that the iPhone 17 Air will feature a 35g OLED display, a single 48-megapixel rear camera module weighing between 5–7g, and about 10–12g allocated to the A19 chip and logic board. An additional 10–12g will be occupied by the MagSafe system and various internal electronics, with a 15g glass back completing the structural ensemble.advertisementWhile the exact capacity remains unclear, the report further claims that the iPhone 17 Air could feature advanced silicon-carbon (Si/C) battery technology. This next-generation battery chemistry would likely allow the iPhone 17 Air to have improved energy density without increasing physical size.However, despite this, the battery capacity is still expected to remain under 3,000mAh—likely in the 2,800–2,900mAh range. Apple is also reportedly working on a dedicated battery case for users who may require extended power, though such an accessory might detract from the device's thin and lightweight appeal.Design-wise, the iPhone 17 Air is rumoured to feature a striking 5.5mm profile—making it slimmer compared to all modern Apple devices. The iPhone 17 Air is also said to feature a 6.6-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Always-On display support, and the now-standard Dynamic Island interface. These additions aim to balance sleek aesthetics with a premium user experience.The iPhone 17 Air is expected to launch alongside three other models: the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. This year, Apple is rumoured to discontinue the Plus variant given the year-on-year drop in sales. The Air is expected to slot into the line-up at a price of around Rs 89,900 in India, as an option for users who want a slimmer device with flagship features.As for the launch date, if Apple follows tradition, the iPhone 17 series will debut in the second or third week of September, with pre-orders starting shortly after the official announcement. Devices are likely to hit retail shelves within a week or two of launch.
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