Apple has not yet announced the arrival of the iPhone 16 series, but previously rumors about next year’s iPhone family have been circulating on the Internet. The alleged iPhone 17 series is said to include a new “slim” version instead of the Plus version. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently revealed more about the specs and design and suggested that Apple could focus on keeping the device thin by including a rear-facing camera. The iPhone 17 Slim is expected to run on a low-end A19 chip.
iPhone 17 Slim Specifications (Expected)
Renowned supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expressed his expectations for the iPhone 17 Slim in a medium post. He said the ultra-slim iPhone 17 models will focus on a sleek design rather than competing on hardware specifications. According to Ko, only a wide-angle rear camera is installed.
The single-lens iPhone 17 Slim is an unusual move from Apple, as the tech giant traditionally offers two cameras for the standard and Plus models and three for the Pro version. Details about the iPhone 17 Slim’s camera features are unknown, but other models in the iPhone 17 series are expected to come with a 48-megapixel main camera.
Ko also said that the iPhone 17 Slim will feature a 6.6-inch display with a resolution of 1260 x 2740 pixels and a dynamic island. The A19 chip and Apple’s built-in 5G chip are said to be under the hood. The high-end iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are said to be equipped with the A19 Pro chip.
Apple is expected to use a titanium-aluminum alloy midframe for the iPhone 17 Slim. The titanium content is likely lower than the current Pro and Pro Max frames. Other iPhone 17 models are said to use an aluminum midframe.
Why is Apple planning to replace the iPhone 17 Plus?
Kuo’s post confirms rumors about the company’s plans to stop production of the iPhone 17 Plus. Due to poor sales, Apple will probably remove the Plus model from the iPhone 17 series and add a new version of the iPhone 17 Slim. “The new ultra-slim model is not a replacement for the Plus. Instead, Apple is exploring new design trends that go beyond the existing iPhone lineup,” Ku said.
He noted that Plus models only make up about 5 to 10 percent of all iPhone shipments, showing that Plus is a model that isn’t needed.
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