Highlights
- iPhone 17 series to introduce a fresh industrial design and enhanced AI processing.
- iPhone 17 Pro Max to feature titanium build and smaller Dynamic Island.
- New ‘iPhone 17 Slim’ to replace the current iPhone Plus model.
- Pro models may include a 48MP Periscope lens, significantly upgrading camera capabilities.
According to analyst Jeff Pu from Haitong Intl Tech Research, the iPhone 17 lineup is likely to be a mega-upgrade cycle for Apple, thanks to a few big changes:
- New Design: The iPhone 17 series is likely to have a new industrial design.
- AI Processing: The iPhones are likely to have enhanced AI processing capabilities.
- iPhone 17 Slim: Apple is likely to replace the current iPhone Plus model with a new slimmer “iPhone 17 Slim” model.
Pu predicts the display sizes will be as follows: the iPhone 17 will have a 6.1-inch display, the iPhone 17 Slim will have a 6.6-inch display, the iPhone 17 Pro will have a 6.3-inch display, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature a 6.9-inch display.
New Design for iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is rumoured to use a titanium chassis and feature a smaller “narrowed Dynamic Island” cutout enabled by a new “metalens” proximity sensor technology.
The other models will retain the current design.
The Pro Max will also showcase a reduced-size Dynamic Island, made possible by metalens technology that minimizes the proximity sensor’s space requirements.
This same technology may also be employed to compact the Face ID sensor in the top-tier 2025 iPhone model.
Moreover, both the Pro models will potentially feature a Periscope 48MP 1G+3P lens, a substantial enhancement over the anticipated Periscope 12MP 1G+3P lens in the iPhone 16.
This is in contrast to the iPhone 15 series, where the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus have 6GB of RAM, and the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max have 8GB.
Analysts have a habit of getting some of their facts wrong.
Most recently it happened to Ming-Chi Kuo and then also to analyst Mark Gurman.
The iPhone 17 is more than 18 months away so expectations need to be kept in check and any information needs to be taken with a huge grain of salt.
Apple iPhone 17 Specs
GENERAL
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano + eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 07, 2025 (Expected) |
DISPLAY
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1200 x 2600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 441 PPI |
| Features | Super Retina XDR Display, HDR Display, True Tone, Wide Color (P3), Haptic Touch, 2000 Nits Max Brightness (HDR), Support for Display of Multiple Languages and Characters Simultaneously |
| Notch | Yes, Small Notch |
MEMORY
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No |
CONNECTIVITY
| GPRS | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G | Yes |
| 5G | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79) |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 8 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.5, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
EXTRA
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Sensors | Barometer, Three‑axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Lightning |
| NFC | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| Dust Resistant | Yes |
| Extra Features | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection |
CAMERA
| Rear Camera | 50 MP f/1.5 (Main) 12 MP f/2.4 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Features | Panorama, Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP f/1.9 (TrueDepth) with Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
TECHNICAL
| OS | iOS v19 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A18 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Apple 4 Core GPU |
| Java | No |
| Browser | Yes |
MULTIMEDIA
| Yes | |
| Music | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX and AAX+) |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No |
| Document Reader | Yes |
BATTERY
| Type | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4190 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 45W MagSafe |
| Music Playback Time | 100 hours |
FAQs
What new features are expected in the iPhone 17 series?
The iPhone 17 series is anticipated to feature a new design, enhanced AI capabilities, and a slim model called the iPhone 17 Slim, replacing the iPhone Plus.
What materials are being used in the construction of the iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Analyst Jeff Pu predicts that the iPhone 17 Pro Max will be constructed from titanium, incorporating a smaller Dynamic Island due to new metalens technology.
How will the camera technology change in the iPhone 17 Pro models?
The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are expected to feature a Periscope 48MP 1G+3P lens, which would be a major enhancement from the previous models’ camera specifications.
What are the predicted display sizes for the iPhone 17 lineup?
The iPhone 17 is expected to have a 6.1-inch display, the iPhone 17 Slim a 6.6-inch, the iPhone 17 Pro a 6.3-inch, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max a 6.9-inch display.
How reliable are these early predictions about the iPhone 17?
While these predictions provide exciting possibilities, they come from analyst reports and should be taken with caution as the iPhone 17 launch is still over 18 months away.
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