This fall, Apple is expected to launch four new iPhone models, including: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air; iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
This is a familiar product line structure, but there is one note note: Apple has deathed the Plus version and replaced it with the iPhone 17 Air.
This is a completely new device with a groundbreaking super-thin design, prioritizing aesthetics over features. According to leaked information, the iPhone 17 Air is only 5.5mm thick - making it the thinnest iPhone ever.
However, to achieve this thinning, Apple has had to trade some factors. The iPhone 17 Air may only have one rear camera instead of 3, and will use the A19 chip instead of the A19 Pro like high-end models. But what many users are worried about is still the battery life.
In recent years, the battery life of the Pro and Pro Max lines has been significantly improved. However, the iPhone 17 Air's ultra-thin design can be a double-edged sword, significantly limiting battery capacity.
The above concerns have recently changed with the launch of the iPhone 16e. A groundbreaking improvement that Apple has equipped this product is the all-new C1 modem.
This 5G modem designed by Apple has been rumored for a long time, but it was not until recently that we really knew the benefits it brought.
In a press release, Apple emphasized: "The C1 is the first modem designed by Apple and the most energy-saving modem ever on the iPhone, providing fast and stable 5G connection. "The Apple processor - including C1 - with a completely new internal design and an advanced power management system of iOS 18 help bring outstanding battery life".
Thanks to the C1, the iPhone 16e even has better battery life than the standard iPhone 16 - something that rarely happens with a lower-priced iPhone model. This is also the only factor that makes the iPhone 16e stand out from the more expensive version.
According to many reports, the C1 modem is only equipped on another iPhone model this year, the iPhone 17 Air. Integrating the C1 is clearly Apple's way of making up for the battery capacity limitations on this ultra-thin iPhone.
