Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 17, iphone 17 air, iphone 17 Pro, and iphone 17 Pro Max at its headquarters in Cupertino. Ahead of the event, a tipster on X (ShrimpApplePro) has revealed battery capacities based on a Chinese regulatory database.

Battery Capacities by Model

· iPhone 17: Smaller battery than Pro variants, exact capacity not confirmed

· iPhone 17 Air: Slim form factor at 5.5mm thickness, under 150 grams. Battery slightly larger than previously rumored but smaller than Galaxy S25 Edge

· iPhone 17 Pro: Larger battery to accommodate power-hungry features

· iPhone 17 Pro Max: First iphone ever tipped to feature a battery over 5,000 mAh, marking a major increase in capacity

eSIM vs Physical SIM Variants

· Certain models of the iphone 17 air, Pro, and Pro Max may offer both eSIM and physical SIM options.

· Models with eSIM only are expected to come with a slightly bigger battery compared to those with a physical SIM slot.

· eSIM-only models are likely in regions such as the EU, while the US has been eSIM-only since iphone 14. china may still get dual physical SIM support.

Design and Performance Highlights

· iPhone 17 Air: Ultra-slim design requires compromises in battery and camera; comes with single 48MP rear and 24MP front camera

· Processor: Powered by A19 chip with 12GB RAM

· Likely to include Apple’s own modem, though potentially slower than Qualcomm versions on Pro/Pro Max models

Implications

· The iPhone 17 Pro Max crossing the 5,000 mAh mark will make it Apple’s longest-lasting iphone yet

· Slimmer air model balances portability with adequate battery, targeting users who prefer lightweight devices

· eSIM-only variants might become more common globally, enabling apple to optimize battery and internal space

 

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Kokila Chokkanathan

09/09/2025 10:23 AM