The technology company is heading towards one of the biggest launches of its iPhone range in the near future. As Apple prepares for its iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro release in September, people are already discussing iPhone 17. There have been rumors suggesting that Apple could be doing away with the “Plus” model and coming up with a brand-new slim model. This change is going to disrupt the iPhone line in a grand manner and here are all the details you need to know about it.
Goodbye Plus Models And Welcome Slim Ones
Since the introduction of the iPhone 14 in 2022, Apple has offered four iPhone models: the iPhone, iPhone “Plus”, iPhone Pro, and iPhone Pro Max. However, starting from the next year, this could be possible. Several sources have suggested that Apple is to bid farewell to the “Plus” model and instead include a new thin version.
Cutting-edge analyst and Apple insider Ming-Chi Kuo with a perfect track record claims that the new model won’t replace the Plus but will start a new design direction. As Kuo noted, this ultra-slim model will not focus on the hardware advantage competition but concentrate on the form factor design innovation. It’s like Apple is changing the winter coat for a stylish jacket for the winter.
What are the Latest Features on iPhone 17 Slim?
Therefore, one may ask what this new iPhone 17 slim model will offer? First of all, it will have 6.6-inch display, which is larger than the current 6.1-inch iPhone but not as large as the Plus and Pro Max iPhones. The screen resolution will be 2,740 x 1,260, which is going to provide the users with stunning picture quality.
On the inside the new iPhone 17 slim will come with a A19 chip, the iPhone 17 Pro models on the other hand will have the A19 Pro chip. Also, it will have the Dynamic Island similar to current models, and to reduce the weight of the device as much as possible, Apple will use a titanium-aluminum alloy. This alloy is the perfect middle ground; it’s not too heavy and not too light; it is just right.
The Transition to Internal 5G Chips and Camera Adjustments
Another important shift is that the iPhone 17 slim will be one of the first iPhones that will use Apple’s in-house 5G chip instead of Qualcomm. That change is expected to enhance performance and battery life and make your iPhone as smooth as it has ever been.
And maybe, the most peculiar one is that the iPhone 17 slim may only have a single wide lens camera at the back. Yes, incredible enough, all of these were achieved by using only one camera! This is relatively different from the doubly or triply layered lens structures that we have seen in the past. It is as though Apple is stating, “Simplicity reigns supreme. ”
The Market Shift and What it means to Apple Fans
This change is the biggest update to the iPhone family since the release of the ‘mini’ iPhone in September last year. For instance, Kuo notes that the Plus model has had poor sales, representing less than 10% of new iPhones. He also opines that the other three models already serve the high-end market segments hence the Plus model is not needed.
As OLED is expected to be utilized for display, it could use new technology from the M4 iPad Pro to make the screen even slimmer. Apple this year released the slimmest iPad to date and it can be expected that this technology might be used to design the skinniest iPhone.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, Apple is preparing for a massive change in the iPhone 17 slim family of products. So, stay updated with us and we’ll let you know all the latest happenings in the tech industry.
