Could the latest iPhone 17 Air rumor be bad news for mobile gamers?
The hype train for Apple’s next series of flagship phones is already barrelling down the tracks, but a new industry whisper surrounding the rumored iPhone 17 Air could slow that locomotive down a little. Unfortunately, it looks like Apple’s ultra-thin flagship could be lacking in the battery department, which is bad news for anyone who relies on a long-lasting battery for gaming on the go. The new details are courtesy of reliable Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station, who has suggested that both the iPhone 17 Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim’s batteries are somewhere in the region of 3,000 to 4,000mAh. For context, almost all the devices from our guide to the best gaming phones have 5,000mAh batteries or bigger, so we’ve got some doubts about how long the new iPhone might last under the duress of a long gaming session. Continue reading Could the latest iPhone 17 Air rumor be bad news for mobile gamers? MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Best portable gaming consoles, Best gaming phones, Best Android phones
The hype train for Apple’s next series of flagship phones is already barrelling down the tracks, but a new industry whisper surrounding the rumored iPhone 17 Air could slow that locomotive down a little. Unfortunately, it looks like Apple’s ultra-thin flagship could be lacking in the battery department, which is bad news for anyone who relies on a long-lasting battery for gaming on the go.
The new details are courtesy of reliable Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station, who has suggested that both the iPhone 17 Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim’s batteries are somewhere in the region of 3,000 to 4,000mAh. For context, almost all the devices from our guide to the best gaming phones have 5,000mAh batteries or bigger, so we’ve got some doubts about how long the new iPhone might last under the duress of a long gaming session.
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