iPhone 17 Air Said to Be Thinner Than Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge; Battery Capacity Leaked

iPhone 17 Air is said to weigh just around 145 grams.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 19 May 2025 11:41 IST

iPhone 17 Air Said to Be Thinner Than Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge; Battery Capacity Leaked

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iPhone 17 Air is anticipated to replace the iPhone Plus model

Highlights

Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge packs a 3,900mAh battery
iPhone 16e is said to pack a 3,961mAh battery
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge measures 5.8 mm in thickness

iPhone 17 Air (or Slim) is believed to go official in September alongside the standard iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max models. The new Air model, likely the thinnest iPhone ever, is said to replace the iPhone 16 Plus this year. As the anticipation builds for the upcoming iPhone 17 Air, a new leak hints at its battery capacity, weight, and thickness. Apple is said to use high-density battery technology to increase the capacity in the new model. The iPhone 17 Air is said to be thinner than Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge

Tipster Yeux1122 on Naver has suggested the battery capacity, potential weight, and thickness of the upcoming iPhone 17 Air. Citing Taiwanese supply chain sources, the tipster states that the phone will measure 5.5mm in thickness. This aligns with previous leaks and predictions from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. This narrowly surpasses Samsung's potential iPhone 17 Air rival, the Galaxy S25 Edge's 5.8 mm thickness. The handset is said to weigh about 145 grams.

iPhone 17 Air Could Get a 2,800mAh Battery

The tipster further claims that the iPhone 17 Air will have a 2,800mAh battery. This battery is significantly smaller than those in current-generation models. The iPhone 16 is said to have a 3,561mAh battery while the iPhone 16 Pro Max houses a 4,685mAh unit. The new iPhone 16e is reported to have a 3,961mAh battery. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge packs a 3,900mAh battery.

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As per the tipster, the iPhone 17 Air might utilise high-density battery cells with a 2,800mAh cell size to enhance the battery life. These cells could potentially increase the actual battery capacity by 15 percent to 20 percent.

The smaller battery is largely attributed to the slim build of the iPhone 17 Air. Apple is rumoured to use silicon-anode batteries for this slim phone to increase the battery life. The Cupertino-based company is also expected to bring a phone case-like accessory to address this problem.

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The iPhone 17 Air is rumoured to come with a price tag of $1,299 (roughly Rs. 1,09,500). It is expected to feature a 6.6-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone could feature a 24-megapixel selfie camera and a 48-megapixel single rear camera. It is likely to run on Apple's A18 or A19 chip.

Apple iPhone 16e

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Light and compact design
Powerful Apple A18 SoC
Customisable Action Button
Good battery life

Bad
Low light camera performance is below average
Available in just two basic finishes
Large display notch with thick borders
60Hz refresh rate display
Slow wireless and wired charging

Read detailed Apple iPhone 16e review

Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A18

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1170x2532 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.70-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 3900mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1440x3120 pixels

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iPhone 16 Pro Max

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Massive screen size
Brilliant display
Performance beast
Camera Control is a boon
Fantastic battery life

Bad
Big phone for one-hand use
Expensive
No Apple Intelligence at launch
Slow-wired charging support

Read detailed Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max review

Display 6.90-inch

Processor Apple A18 Pro

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1320x2868 pixels

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iPhone 16

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A18

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1179x2556 pixels

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