Data provided by Jeff Poo and consistent with Ross Young's statement
Apple is preparing a major redesign of its smartphones next year. According to renowned Haitong International Securities analyst Jeff Pu, the iPhone 17 lineup will receive an updated design, improved cameras and a number of other significant improvements.
One of the most intriguing innovations has to be the new iPhone 17 Slim model with a 6.6-inch screen, which will replace the existing Plus variant. The base iPhone 17 model will retain a 6.1-inch display, while the Pro versions will receive panels with diagonals of 6.3 and 6.9 inches, respectively.
In terms of design, the iPhone 17, Slim and basic Pro will receive a more complex aluminum body design. And the flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max will continue to be made of titanium, but with a reduced Dynamic Island area above the front camera thanks to the new metal lens technology. for proximity sensor.
The alleged iPhone 17 Slim matches a previous report from analyst Ross Young. This new iPhone 17 model will replace the Plus and will have a «slim design». No additional design details are provided.
Serious hardware upgrades are also expected: 8 GB of RAM and A18 or A19 chips for regular models, 12 GB of RAM and A19 Pro for Pro versions. All iPhone 17 models will receive improved 24-megapixel front cameras.