Apple is designing an iPhone with a thickness as low as 5.5mm, and that will come with its own set of problems. Experts agree that the biggest challenge the iPhone 17 Air will face is the low battery capacity, and some think it might not even last a full day without recharging. This is what we found in the latest report.
New information from a viral leak suggests that Apple is banking on its thin iPhone 17 Air and a folding iPhone to boost sales and revive its downward-sloping figures. However, the expectation is that the standard iPhones will remain the primary focus as always.
Even though the usual portfolio sees two new members in the lineup, generating demand for those phones will not be easy. Apple predicts little consumer attention toward the iPhone 17 Air, so the company is only allocating 10% of its production capacity to that device.
The Apple upcoming iPhone model could be the best seller among all devices, and Apple might dedicate up to 40% of its production to this model. Then comes the iPhone 17 Pro at 25%, and the base iPhone 17 will be allocated the rest of the production budget.
As you might have guessed already, Apple isn’t optimistic about the iPhone 17 Air since it’s more geared toward tech enthusiasts and not a typical user. Folks who might be willing to compromise on the battery life to experience something so technologically advanced are rare.
Normal users tend to hold on to their devices longer, so a phone, which they know has terrible battery capacity, will not be a wise choice for long-term usage. From what we’ve found on the internet so far, Apple is trying to make this device as efficient as possible to make the low-capacity cell work.
The company plans to install a more efficient in-house Apple C1 modem on the iPhone 17 Air, but the battery is still predicted to be a disaster. 80 to 90 percent of the people with standard iPhones will be able to go through a full day on a single charge. But, 30-40% of iPhone 17 Air users won’t be able to go through their day without recharging.
That’s the reason why Apple seems to be creating a MagSafe battery pack, which the buyers can choose as an optional accessory, so they won’t need to plug the device back in until the end of the day. We are intrigued to see what the future holds for the iPhone 17 Air. Stay tuned, if you want more updates about the slim iPhone and possibly others in upcoming leaks.