iPhone 17 air leaks indicate ultra-light design, powerful A19 chip and silicon carbon battery | Mint

Apple is reportedly prepared to launch its thinnest and lightest smartphone so far, the iPhone 17 Air, later this year. The device is expected to be a significant shift in Apple’s design and battery technology strategy, with a latest silicon carbon battery and a strikingly lightweight building. According to new leaks shared by a well-known anonymous tipster, @majinbuofficial, the iPhone 17 air can be a striking in Apple’s 2025 series, which weighs just 146 grams. This would make it lighter than most current premium smartphones, including some of its Android opponents, while also maintaining a premium feeling. Despite its smooth profile, the iPhone 17-air is expected to have a 2,800 mAh silicon carbon battery housing smaller in capacity compared to competitors such as the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. However, the use of silicon carbon technology, which offers a higher energy density than traditional lithium-ion cells, can enable the cellphone to deliver a battery performance that exceeds expectations, given its size. As far as design is concerned, there are rumors that the iPhone 17 air contains a framework built from 7000 aluminum alloy -known for the durability and lightweight characteristics. This choice can contribute up to 30 grams to the total weight, and replace the heavier titanium used in the iPhone 16 Pro models. The 120Hz OLED screen and the battery are said to be the heaviest components in the device, each weighing about 35 grams. The hand device is typified to include a single 48mp rear camera, while the front with a 24mp selfie camera boasts-which has Apple’s continued focus on content creators and video calling quality. The phone is also expected to support Face for secure biometric verification. Under the bonnet, the iPhone 17 air, according to Apple’s upcoming A19 chips, is allegedly powered and paired with 8 GB of RAM, bringing it into line with the iPhone 16 Plus performance. The device is also expected to have a glass back panel and will support wireless loading via Apple’s Magsafe technology.