According to a new report from analyst Jeff Pu at Haitong International Securities, Apple is gearing up for some significant changes with next year’s iPhone 17 lineup. Pu’s investor note, as seen by 9to5Mac, suggests that the iPhone 17 models will boast a refreshed design, improvements to the front-facing camera, a smaller Dynamic Island, and more.
One of the notable revelations from Pu’s report is the introduction of a new model called the “iPhone 17 Slim,” which will replace the “Plus” model in the lineup. Here’s how the iPhone 17 lineup shapes up based on Pu’s information:
– iPhone 17: 6.1-inch display
– iPhone 17 Slim: 6.6-inch display
– iPhone 17 Pro: 6.3-inch display
– iPhone 17 Pro Max: 6.9-inch display
In terms of design, Pu suggests that the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Slim, and iPhone 17 Pro will all feature a more intricate aluminum design. However, the iPhone 17 Pro Max will stick with a titanium build. Additionally, the iPhone 17 Pro Max will sport a narrower Dynamic Island, while the other models will maintain the current design.
The smaller Dynamic Island on the iPhone 17 Pro Max is made possible by a new “metalens” technology for the proximity sensor. This innovation could allow Apple to significantly reduce the size of the Face ID sensor.
The iPhone 17 Slim, according to Pu, aligns with previous reports from analyst Ross Young. This new model will offer a slim design and replace the “Plus” variant, though further details on the design are not provided in the report.
In terms of performance and specifications, Pu indicates:
– iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Slim: 8GB RAM, A18 or A19 chip
– iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max: 12GB RAM, A19 Pro chip
Currently, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus feature 6GB of RAM, while the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have 8GB. According to Pu, the iPhone 16 lineup this year will standardize on 8GB across all models before reverting to bifurcation with the iPhone 17 lineup in 2025.
All four iPhone 17 models are said to feature 24MP front-facing cameras, a significant upgrade from the current 12MP front cameras used by Apple. This aligns with previous reports from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo about the improved front camera for the iPhone 17.
