Here are the most exciting rumors about Apple's upcoming super-thin iPhone 17 Slim.
In just over two months, the "Apple House" will launch the iPhone 16 series. However, according to rumors, in 2025, Apple is expected to stop producing the "Plus" iPhone in its iPhone 17 series to make way for the iPhone 17 "Slim" - an ultra-thin iPhone.
iPhone 17 Slim concept photo.
iPhone 17 Slim concept photo.
Here's a roundup of all the rumors about Apple's "Slim" iPhone 17.
Slimmer designs
According to The Information, Apple's all-new iPhone 17 will feature a "significantly thinner" design with an aluminum frame instead of the titanium case found on the iPhone Pro models. The outlet also claims that the iPhone will have a narrower Dynamic Island (possibly thanks to Apple using a smaller "metal" for the Face ID system). Internally codenamed D23, the new design of the ultra-thin iPhone will be similar to the iPhone X.
Smaller screens
According to Haitong International Securities analyst Jeff Pu, the iPhone 17 Slim's screen size will be 6.6 inches. However, according to Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) analyst Ross Young, the iPhone will have a 6.55-inch screen. Currently, the iPhone 15 Plus has a 6.7-inch screen.
Apple is still experimenting with different designs for the Thinner phone, so the iPhone 17 Slim's screen size could always change.
Change Camera Layout
Illustration.
Illustration.
The Information claims that the iPhone 17 “Slim” will have cameras in new locations. According to reports to from 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 has been located in the top-left corner since the 2007 iPhone model.
Anti-reflective coating
According to Instant Digital, all iPhone 17 models will feature an anti-reflective display, which is more scratch-resistant than Apple's Ceramic Shield found on the iPhone 15 models. The outer glass of the iPhone 17 series will feature an "ultra-hard anti-reflective layer" that is "more scratch-resistant."
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It is still unclear whether Apple plans to use the Gorilla Glass Armor that is already present 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. ProMotion allows the display to increase its refresh rate to up to 120Hz for smoother video and scrolling.
Additionally, ProMotion also allows the screen to slow down its refresh rate to 1Hz, saving more power. This is also the reason why the iPhone 15 Pro screen has an Always On feature, showing 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 12-megapixel front cameras with 5-element lenses, and this year's iPhone 16 series is expected to have similar hardware.
The improved resolution on the iPhone 17 Series will allow photos to maintain quality even when cropped or zoomed in, and the larger pixel count will also capture better detail. The upgrade 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 of RAM, up from the 6GB of RAM on the iPhone 15 Plus. It’s worth noting that all upcoming iPhone 16 models are expected to come with 8GB of RAM – courtesy of Apple Intelligence. According to The Information, the iPhone 17 Slim will be powered by Apple's A19 chip.
Higher price
The Information reports that the Thinner iPhone 17 Slim will cost more than the current iPhone Pro Max, making it the most premium iPhone ever, surpassing the iPhone 17 Pro Max. If true, the “iPhone Slim” will officially be the “iPhone Ultra” that has been rumored for years.
