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iPhone 17 Series Rumors Reveal New Display Tech, iPhone 17 Air To Experiment With Display Size

Highlights

iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max may feature a new display technology called Low-Dielectric TEE.
It will improve battery efficiency and durability.
The iPhone 17 Pro is expected to have a 6.3-inch screen and the Pro Max a 6.9-inch display.
iPhone 17 Air is rumoured to feature a 6.6-inch display, always-on display mode and ProMotion.

iPhone 17 Series rumours suggesting new aspects about the size of the Pro and Air models. (Image credit – Apple)

We are still quite far away from the launch of the iPhone 17 Series but that is not stopping tech enthusiasts from speculating.

Adding fuel to all the discussion are new rumours emerging every week and giving hints about what Apple is planning for its next iPhone launch.

The latest iPhone 17 rumours suggest that significant upgrades in display technology could be on the cards. Here’s what we know so far.

iPhone 17 Pro Model – Expected Display Tech Upgrades

iPhone 17 Air could have a perfect size and with Pro-level features

A recent leak from famous tipster Jukanlosreve on X (formerly Twitter) claims that the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max may feature a new display technology called Low-Dielectric TEE.

According to the tipster, this technology could improve battery efficiency, enhance display durability and boost overall performance compared to current displays.

Exclusive: The iPhone 17 Pro series will feature a new technology called Low-Dielectric TEE.

Low-Dielectric TEE improves battery efficiency, maximizes display durability, and enhances overall performance compared to existing display technologies.

— Jukanlosreve (@Jukanlosreve) December 3, 2024

In a subsequent post, Jukanlosreve also noted that Low-Dielectric TEE would differ from LTPO+, contradicting earlier rumours that all four iPhone 17 models would use LTPO+ technology.

While the potential benefits sound promising, we believe it is better to treat these speculations with some scepticism until we get more details.

iPhone 17 Series – Display Size Rumours

The iPhone 17 display related rumours are not limited to the upgrade tech Apple is apparently working on. There are also reports about display sizes for the Pro models.

According to some previous rumours, the iPhone 17 Pro is expected to feature a 6.3-inch screen and the Pro Max a larger 6.9-inch display.

However, the standard iPhone 17 and the Pro models are likely to retain the same screen sizes introduced with the iPhone 16 series.

iPhone 17 Air – Experimental Display Size

One of the most intriguing speculations about the iPhone 17 lineup is about the rumoured iPhone 17 Air.

This new model is expected to introduce a 6.6-inch display, which will be a size between the Pro and Pro Max in size.

Apart from this new size, the iPhone 17 Air could also adopt two features previously reserved for Pro models: always-on display mode and ProMotion, which provides an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz.

These upgrades could make the iPhone 17 Air a perfect option for users looking for Pro-level features at a more affordable price.

Apple iPhone 17 Air Specs

General	iOS v18
Thickness	6 mm
Fingerprint Sensor	No Fingerprint Sensor
Display	6.1 inch, OLED Screen
Resolution	1200 x 2600 pixels
Pixel Density	447 ppi
Display Features	Super Retina XDR Display, HDR Display, True Tone, Wide Color (P3), Haptic Touch, 1200 Nits Max Brightness (HDR), Support for Display of Multiple Languages and Characters Simultaneously
Refresh Rate	60 Hz
Notch	Small Notch Display
Camera	12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera
Video Recording	4K @ 24 fps UHD Video Recording
Front Camera	24 MP Front Camera
Technical	Apple Chipset, Octa Core Processor
RAM	8 GB RAM
Storage	128 GB Inbuilt Memory
Memory Card Support	No
Connectivity	4G, 5G, VoLTE
Bluetooth	v5.4
WiFi	Yes
NFC	Yes
Charging Port	Lightning Port
Battery	3000 mAh Battery
Charging Features	Fast Charging, 15W MagSafe Wireless Charging
Extras	No FM Radio, No 3.5mm Headphone Jack

iPhone 17 pro Specs

General	iOS v19
Fingerprint Sensor	No Fingerprint Sensor
Display	6.3 inch, OLED Screen
Resolution	1200 x 2600 pixels
Pixel Density	441 ppi
Display 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
Refresh Rate	120 Hz
Notch	Small Notch Display
Camera	50 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera
Video Recording	4K @ 24 fps UHD Video Recording
Front Camera	24 MP Front Camera
Technical	Apple Bionic A19 Chipset, Octa Core Processor
RAM	12 GB RAM
Storage	128 GB Inbuilt Memory
Memory Card Support	No
Connectivity	4G, 5G, VoLTE
Bluetooth	v5.5
WiFi	Yes
NFC	Yes
Charging Port	USB-C
Battery	4190 mAh Battery
Charging Features	Fast Charging, 45W MagSafe Wireless Charging
Extras	No FM Radio, No 3.5mm Headphone Jack

FAQs

Q1. What new display technology is rumoured for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max?

Answer. A recent leak claims that the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max may feature a new display technology called Low-Dielectric TEE, which could improve battery efficiency, enhance display durability and boost overall performance.

Q2. What are the expected display sizes for the iPhone 17 series?

Answer. The iPhone 17 Pro is expected to feature a 6.3-inch screen, the Pro Max a 6.9-inch display, and the standard iPhone 17 and Pro models are likely to retain the same screen sizes introduced with the iPhone 16 series.

Q3. What is unique about the rumoured iPhone 17 Air?

Answer. The iPhone 17 Air is expected to introduce a 6.6-inch display and could adopt features previously reserved for Pro models, such as always-on display mode and ProMotion, providing an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz.