Apple Rumored to Update iPhone 17 With New Design, Replace iPhone Plus With Slim Model, More

The iPhone 17 lineup could be a strong cycle for Apple, driven by a new design for the iPhone 17, AI processing, a new slim model that will replace the iPhone Plus, and more, according to Haitong Intl Tech Research analyst Jeff Pu.

The analyst expects the iPhone 17 to feature a new design for its appearance/casing, upgrades to the Pro model camera, more DRAM for Pro models, a much narrowed Pro Max Dynamic Island (thanks to metalens), and faster chips.

Here's a look at the lineup Pu foresees for 2025...


iPhone 17
● Display: 6.1"
● Processor: A18, N3E or A19 N3P
● DRAM: LPDD5 8GB
● Front camera: 24MP, 6P
● Rear camera: 48MP 7P, 12MP 5P
● Face ID: Structured light
● Casing: Aluminium (a more complex design)

iPhone 17 Slim
● Display: 6.6"
● Processor: A18, N3E or A19 N3P
● DRAM: LPDD5 8GB
● Front camera: 24MP, 6P
● Rear camera: 48MP 7P, 12MP 5P
● Face ID: Structured light
● Casing: Aluminium (a more complex design)
● Other: Slim design

iPhone 17 Pro
● Display: 6.3"
● Processor: A19 Pro, N3P
● DRAM: LPDD5 12GB
● Front camera: 24MP, 6P
● Rear camera: 48MP 7P, Periscope 48MP 1G+3P, 48MP 6P
● Face ID: Structured light
● Casing: Aluminium (a more complex design)

iPhone 17 Pro Max
● Display: 6.9"
● Processor: A19 Pro, N3P
● DRAM: LPDD5 12GB
● Front camera: 24MP, 6P
● Rear camera: 48MP 7P, Periscope 48MP 1G+3P, 48MP 6P
● Face ID: Structured light, Metalens
● Casing: Titanium


Notice that the Pro models are predicted to have 12GB of RAM and a Periscope 48MP 1G+3P lens, up from the expected Periscope 12MP 1G+3P lens on the iPhone 16.

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