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Will you buy an ultra-thin iPhone 17 if battery life is reduced? [Poll]
By Michael Potuck,
13 days ago
We learned new details about what Apple may ship as the new high-end iPhone in 2025 with a redesigned ultra-thin form factor. But with that change, we could see shorter battery life, particularly compared to the Pro Max model. Would an ultra-thin design be worth it to you at the expense of a smaller battery?
In early May, Jeff Pu predicted the iPhone 17 line would ditch the Plus model for a new “Slim” version. Then The Information released a report going more in-depth on the alleged details saying the 2025 slim iPhone would be “significantly thinner” than current iPhones and also be more expensive than the Pro Max.
Along with the super thin design, the new premium iPhone 17 is expected to be somewhere between 6.12 and 6.69 inches for the display – no bigger than the current Pro Max models.
Without going larger and being “significantly thinner,” Apple will either have to make some battery tech or efficiency improvements or choose the trade-off of shorter battery life.
For reference, here’s the current iPhone 15 lineup battery ratings per Apple:
iPhone 15 lineup battery life
iPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 15 ProiPhone 15 PlusiPhone 15
Battery for video playback29 hours23 hours26 hours20 hours
Battery for audio playback95 hours75 hours100 hours80 hours
Those who pick an iPhone 15 or 15 Pro over a Pro Max or Plus already choose shorter battery life to get a more compact smartphone. And those still offer an all-day battery for most people.
So maybe it won’t be that big of a deal to go for an ultra-thin iPhone with a smaller battery?
What do you think? Will you go for an ultra-thin iPhone at the expense of battery life? Share in the poll and comments below!
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