Battery Problem Threatening To Launch IPhone Slim And IPhone Fold

JAKARTA The latest rumors say that Apple and Samsung are facing a huge challenge in making thinner batteries to support the superthin design of their future mobile phone models, including the much-awaited iPhone 17 Slim and iPhone Fold. This problem is expected to limit how thin the device will be.

The Slim iPhone 17, which is rumored to come with a 6.6-inch display, is planned to have a much thinner thickness than today's regular iPhone. Based on the latest rumors, the problem with battery technology makes the phone's thickness unlikely to be thinner than 6mm. In comparison, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max currently have a thickness of 8.25mm, while the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus each have a thickness of 7.8mm.

The source of this rumor comes from the eux1122 account, which previously reported on the Apple Ring project as well as issues related to the iPhone with a capacity of 2TB. In his personal blog, the new battery component supplier may not be able to meet Apple's production needs next year.

Apple's resin-coated copper circuit (RCC) board technology to make the mainboard thinner is said to be not strong enough to pass the test of resilience.

A similar problem was also reported by Samsung, which has plans to develop a thin phone but has problems with battery development.

Apart from the Slim iPhone, this step is also believed to be Apple's attempt to develop the iPhone Fold. A thinner design will greatly benefit a foldable phone model that requires additional space to fold.

Rumors about Slim's iPhone 17 first emerged in October 2023 through a report by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who claims that Apple is working hard to reduce the thickness of devices in the future.