What you should know
- Jeff Pu predicts a redesigned look for the iPhone 17, including changes to the front-facing FaceTime camera and the introduction of the iPhone 17 Slim with a slimmer design.
- The iPhone 17 lineup will feature varied screen sizes, with the iPhone 17 Slim having a 6.6-inch display and the iPhone 17 Pro Max having a 6.9-inch display, among others.
- All iPhone 17 models are expected to have a “more complex” aluminum build, with the iPhone 17 Pro Max using titanium and a smaller Dynamic Island thanks to metalens technology.
- The iPhone 17 and 17 Slim will come with 8GB of RAM and possibly the A18 or A19 chipset, while the Pro models will have 12GB of RAM and the A19 Pro chipset. Additionally, all models will feature a 24MP front-facing camera.
Full Story
Oh boy, get ready for some juicy iPhone gossip. Jeff Pu, our go-to analyst from Haitong International Securities, has dropped some tantalizing hints. And yeah, we’ve heard from him quite a bit before. This time, it’s about the iPhone 17, and folks, it sounds like a game-changer.
In a note that somehow found its way to 9to5Mac, Pu spills the beans. The iPhone 17? It’s getting a major facelift. We’re not just talking a nip and tuck here and there. Think more along the lines of a full-on redesign. And that’s not all. Apple‘s also tweaking the front-facing FaceTime camera. Plus, they’re shaking things up with the lineup. Say goodbye to the iPhone Plus variant. Hello, iPhone 17 Slim, with its sleek, slimmer design.
Pu’s note gets into the nitty-gritty, outlining the screen sizes for the whole iPhone 17 family. Here’s the rundown: The standard iPhone 17 will flaunt a 6.1-inch display. The Slim? A slightly larger 6.6-inch display. Moving up, the iPhone 17 Pro will feature a 6.3-inch display, while the Pro Max goes big with a 6.9-inch display.
But wait, there’s more. According to Pu, all four models will boast a “more complex” aluminum build. Except, that is, for the iPhone 17 Pro Max. That beast will be crafted from titanium. And get this: It’ll have a smaller Dynamic Island. The other three models? They’re sticking with the current design.
The smaller Dynamic Island on the Pro Max? It’s all thanks to metalens technology for the proximity sensor. And guess what? That same tech might just shrink the Face ID sensor on the top-tier 2025 iPhone model.
Now, let’s talk specs. The iPhone 17 and its Slim counterpart are expected to pack 8GB of RAM. They’ll be powered by either the A18 or A19 chipset. As for the Pro and Pro Max models, they’re leveling up to 12GB of RAM, with the A19 Pro chipset under the hood. For context, the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are currently running on 6GB of RAM, while the Pro versions have 8GB. All iPhone 16 models will jump to 8GB of RAM this year, but it looks like 2025 will bring back some differentiation.
And the cameras? Pu’s note mentions that all four iPhone 17 models will be equipped with a 24MP front-facing camera. That’s a big leap from the 12MP FaceTime cameras found on the current iPhone 15 lineup.
So, there you have it. Big changes are indeed on the horizon for the iPhone world. It’s always a bit of a rollercoaster with Apple, isn’t it? Can’t wait to see what they actually unveil.
