Apple is said to still release four iPhone 17 versions in 2025, but the Plus model will be replaced by the ultra-thin Slim and is more expensive than the 17 Pro Max.
While iPhone 16 is expected to launch in September, some rumors about iPhone 17 have appeared and attracted attention. In particular, Ice Universe, an account specializing in updating quite accurate information about Apple's unreleased products, said that the iPhone 17 Plus will be changed to iPhone 17 Slim.
iPhone 17 and 17 Pro will have 6.27-inch screens, while the 17 Slim and 17 Pro Max will be 6.65 and 6.86 inches respectively. All four support ProMotion 120 Hz refresh rate and LTPO technology, meaning the standard iPhone will have display technology on par with the Pro series.
There aren't many details about the iPhone 17 Slim yet, like how thin it is specifically. Most likely, the device is equipped with dual cameras similar to the standard version. In terms of performance, the iPhone 17 and 17 Slim can integrate the A19 Bionic chip, while the Pro series uses the more powerful A19 Pro chip. These chips are manufactured on TSMC's advanced 3 nm process.
iPhone 17 is expected to start at 799 USD, while iPhone 17 Slim is up to 1,299 USD, more expensive than 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, with expected prices of 1,099 and 1,199 USD respectively.
According to 9to5mac, the iPad Pro 2024 launched in May with a thickness of 5.1 mm marks the beginning of Apple's new trend: redesigning the iPhone, MacBook Pro and other product lines to become "the thinnest and lightest" in the category.
Previously, The Information's source revealed that Apple will release an ultra-thin iPhone and become the most expensive model of the four iPhone 2025 models. Adding a high-end version may be Apple's strategy in the face of increasing pressure from competitors. defense. In China, the company is facing great pressure from domestic brands such as Huawei and Honor.