The battery is one of the most important hardware components of any electronic device. Without power, it wouldn’t be possible to enjoy the most relevant technological innovations. Apparently, the iPhone 17 Air could have a serious problem in this regard. Due to its small size and ultra-thin design, this model won’t have as much battery life as its siblings.
Apple’s iPhone 17 Air will feature the thinnest iPhone design ever. It’s rumored to be just 5.5 mm thick, making it not only the thinnest iPhone but also the thinnest smartphone on the market.
Now, since the iPhone is so thin, this poses a small problem when it comes to balancing the device’s power capacity. What is Apple going to do to solve this problem?
The iPhone 17 Air and the worst battery in years
Over the past few months, we’ve seen all sorts of rumors circulating about the battery of Apple’s iPhone 17 Air. One rumor suggests that the Californian company with the bitten apple logo is planning to restructure the device’s internal components to optimize its energy efficiency. But not to increase its capacity.
One of the techniques Apple is said to employ to boost the battery of its iPhone 17 Air is a high-density cell technology specifically designed to reduce power consumption.
Regardless, the iPhone 17 Air will still have a much smaller battery than other iPhone models launching later this year, such as the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
In fact, according to the latest data collected by The Information, only 60% to 70% of iPhone 17 Air users would theoretically be able to keep their devices’ battery life up to a full day. Other models have a percentage between 80% and 90%.
To correct this problem, the company could launch a case with an external battery as an optional accessory for this iPhone model exclusively. Which, by the way, would considerably increase the thickness of the iPhone 17 Air. In other words, it’s one or the other. But you can’t have both. Either a slimmer smartphone or one with a larger battery.
The last official MagSafe power bank dates back to the iPhone 12. But this battery case for the iPhone 17 Air would charge via the phone’s USB-C port.
The iPhone 17 Air won’t be released until September anyway, so Apple still has room to maneuver.
