Below are the most intriguing rumors about Apple's upcoming ultra-thin iPhone 17 Slim.
In just over two months, the "Apple House" will launch the iPhone 16 line. However, according to rumors, in 2025, Apple plans to stop producing the "Plus" iPhone in its iPhone 17 line to Make room for iPhone 17 "Slim" - super thin iPhone.
Below is a summary of all the rumors about Apple's iPhone 17 "Slim".
Slimmer design
According to The Information, Apple's all-new iPhone 17 model will have a "significantly thinner" design with an aluminum frame instead of a titanium shell like the iPhone Pro models. The news agency also claims that this iPhone will have a narrower Dynamic Island area (possibly thanks to Apple using smaller "metal" for the Face ID system). Internally codenamed D23, the new design of the ultra-thin iPhone will be equivalent to the iPhone X.
Smaller screen
According to Haitong International Securities analyst Jeff Pu, the screen size of the iPhone 17 Slim will be 6.6 inches. However, according to analyst Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), this iPhone will have a 6.55-inch screen. Currently, the iPhone 15 Plus has a 6.7-inch screen.
Apple is still testing different designs for the thinner phone. Therefore, the screen size of the iPhone 17 Slim can always change.
Change Camera layout
The Information confirms that the iPhone 17 "Slim" will have cameras in new positions. According to reports in May, the rear camera could be centered on the "top" edge of the device. Some Android phones like Google's Pixel 8 Pro already have the rear camera in the top center position. Previously, Apple's iPhone camera system was assigned to the top left corner since the 2007 iPhone model.
Anti-reflective coating
According to Instant Digital, all iPhone 17 models will have anti-reflective displays, which are more scratch-resistant than Apple's Ceramic Shield found on iPhone 15 models. The iPhone 17 series' exterior glass will have a “super-hard anti-reflective layer” that is “better scratch resistant.”
Currently, experts are still unclear whether Apple plans to apply the Gorilla Glass Armor that is available on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra on the upcoming iPhone 17 series.
ProMotion technology
According to The Elec, all iPhone 17 models will feature OLED displays with low-power backplane technology, bringing ProMotion to standard iPhone models for the first time. The ProMotion feature allows the display to increase its refresh rate up to 120Hz for smoother scrolling and video content display.
Additionally, the ProMotion feature also allows the screen to reduce the refresh rate, helping to save more energy at 1Hz. This is also the reason why the iPhone 15 Pro screen has the Always On feature, displaying the clock, widgets, notifications and Lock Screen wallpaper even when the device is locked.
Improved selfie camera
According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 17 series will have a 24-megapixel front camera with a 6-element lens. Previously, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 generations only had a 12-megapixel front camera with a 5-element lens, and this year's iPhone 16 series is expected to have similar hardware.
The upgraded resolution on the iPhone 17 Series will allow photos to maintain quality even when cropped or enlarged, and the larger pixel count will also capture better detailed photos. Upgrading to a 6-element lens will also improve overall image quality.
Upgrade configuration
Haitong analyst Jeff Pu claims that the iPhone 17 "Slim" will have 8GB RAM, larger than the 6GB RAM on the iPhone 15 Plus. It's worth noting that all upcoming iPhone 16 models are expected to be equipped with 8GB RAM - catering to Apple Intelligence. According to The Information, iPhone 17 Slim will be equipped with Apple's A19 chip.
Higher price
The Information reported that the thinner iPhone 17 Slim will have a higher price than the current iPhone Pro Max model. Therefore, this iPhone will become the most advanced iPhone model in history, surpassing the iPhone 17 Pro Max. If so, the "iPhone Slim" will officially be the "iPhone Ultra" that has been rumored for several years now.