Apple’s Next Gen iPhone 17: Expectations of redesign, ‘slim’ model, and more

iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro

Key Points:

  • Reportedly, the iPhone 17 makes a big debut in the market with its updated look and better frontal camera, according to analyst Jeff Pu.
  • Apple is tipped to unveil its “iPhone 17 Slim,” replacing the “Basis” model in this generation, which will be available in different sizes in the line-up.
  • Expected improvements on the hardware side include RAM upgrades to 8GB standard versions and 12GB version of the Pro and more sophisticated front-facing cameras.

Jeff Pu is a professional analyst from Haitong International Securities Group who has invested a lot in revealing the biggest alterations from the forthcoming Apple iPhone 17 range. The company’s forthcoming innovations embody a revamped design, innovations in the front-facing camera technology, and the invention of the ultra-thin “iPhone 17 Slim” line, instead of the “Plus” version.

Conversely, according to Eastern wisdom, the iPhone 17 will be redesigned in lightweight aluminum, unusual for the standard and Pro models; the bigger 17 Pro Max variation will remain in the Titanium composites. Significantly, the Pro Max model will sport a shrunk Dynamic Island, which is going to be made available through the creation of “metalens” innovations that would lead to the enhancement of the Face ID proximity sensor and consequently to the smaller size of the sensor.

As per the company report, standard models and iPhone 17 Slim, both with 8GB of RAM and either A18 or A19 chip, are predicted to show growth of performance in contrast to the Pro variants that have 12GB RAM and A19 Pro chip. This will be a different story to the current iPhone 15 variations, where all models will be equipped an 8GB RAM. Moreover, a considerable improvement in front-facing camera quality would be certainly expected, all iPhone 17 range is reported to be equipped with a 24MP sensor, the resolution of which will be twice greater than current models. Ming-Chi Kuo maintained his earlier speculations, apparently agreeing with Pu who says this about the silver version.