Apple's iPhone 17 Air may not be as slim as originally planned

Apple's forthcoming iPhone 17 Air, which is expected to be the company's next ultra-slim offering, has faced an unforeseen obstacle. Originally, Apple intended to incorporate a high-density battery to create a thinner device; however, the iPhone 17 Air is now projected to launch with a greater thickness. As reported by Naver user yeux1122, Apple has encountered difficulties in the development of this high-density battery, leading the company to forgo its aspiration for an ultra-slim design.

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com/fxo7EE7GlT — MacRumors.com (@MacRumors) November 11, 2024 Initially intended to be Apple's slimmest iPhone since the 6.9mm iPhone 6, the iPhone 17 Air was designed to achieve this goal by utilizing a battery with a thinner substrate.

However, challenges in manufacturing and elevated production costs have compelled Apple to revise its strategy. Consequently, the iPhone 17 Air is now anticipated to exceed 7mm in thickness, thus not fulfilling its original promise of being ultra-thin. This alteration prompts inquiries regarding the iPhone 17 Air's significance if it does not offer a substantial reduction in thickness compared to current models.

The iPhone 17 Air is still projected to provide notable enhancements in display, performance, and camera capabilities. It is likely to incorporate ProMotion technology with a 120Hz refresh rate, an upgraded 48MP camera sensor, and an increase in front camera resolution from 12MP to 24MP. Furthermore, Apple intends to integrate its proprietary 5G modem.

Apple is not the only company grappling with these issues; Samsung is reportedly facing similar challenges with its forthcoming ultra-slim model, the Galaxy S25 Slim, expected to launch in early 2024. Reports suggest that Samsung has encountered difficulties with battery density, which was meant to facilitate a slimmer design without sacrificing battery life. As a result, the Galaxy S25 Slim may also be thicker than originally planned, despite Samsung's efforts to implement new battery technology.

Rumor suggests the upcoming iPhone 17 “Air” may not be as thin as planned due to production issues. The iPhone 17 “Air” battery is expected to be around 6mm thick, impacting the device’s overall thickness. This would make the iPhone 17 unlikely to be thinner than iPhone 6.

pic.twitter.com/UzuYSwKwJN — LIANDR 📺 (@TechLiandr) November 11, 2024 Due to these limitations, Samsung may restrict the initial release quantities of the Galaxy S25 Slim.

Additional rumors are anticipated, and updates will be provided as they become available. In the meantime, you may wish to review our iPhone 17 Air roundup for comprehensive information on what is currently known about this innovative "slim" iPhone. Also Read: WhatsApp users haunted by green screen glitch; What's causing the issue?.