Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is again along with his predictions on the iPhone 17 lineup. Following earlier rumors, the highest Apple insider says Cupertino has canceled the iPhone 17 Plus on account of low demand (round 5%-10% of complete new iPhone shipments) whereas the corporate retains engaged on a brand new ultra-slim mannequin.
With that, Apple adopted the pattern of making an attempt a brand new mannequin for a number of years till it realized nobody truly needed that. It began with the iPhone 12 mini and continued till the iPhone 13 mini. Then, Apple thought customers truly needed greater shows, so it launched the iPhone 14 Plus.
After making an attempt once more with the iPhone 15 Plus and rumors saying an iPhone 16 Plus can also be within the works, it appears this would be the final time we see a variation of a daily iPhone, as Apple is now “exploring new design developments past the prevailing iPhone lineup.”
Apple bets on a premium iPhone 17 Slim to enhance gross sales
Rumors about an iCellphone 17 Slim have ramped up previously few weeks. Whereas they seemed a bit sketchy because the machine wouldn’t have all of the premium iPhone Professional options and nonetheless value extra, it appears Kuo was capable of higher clarify Apple’s plans.
In accordance with the analyst, this iPhone 17 would function an ultra-slim modern type issue design slightly than competing on {hardware} specs. Thus far, this machine is rumored to function a 6.6-inch show with a 2,740 x 1,260p decision, the A19 chip (whereas the iPhone 17 Professional will include the A19 Professional processor), and a Dynamic Island space much like present fashions.
Curiously sufficient, this machine would have a titanium-aluminum alloy metallic body, with a decrease share of titanium than the present Professional and Professional Max metallic. Lastly, Apple would undertake its long-rumored in-house 5G chip and a single rear digital camera.
Whereas the image painted by Ming-Chi Kuo nonetheless appears to be like extra like an idea than an precise product, pricing will decide whether or not this iPhone can succeed. Except Apple actually has a really modern type issue, I don’t assume it might lure individuals to spend cash on this machine as a substitute of a daily iPhone 17 or the high-end choices.
With the iPhone 17 Professional anticipated to function a design change and three 48MP predominant cameras, I’m undecided customers could be prepared to maneuver to this new machine.
That stated, one other tidbit shared on X by the analyst reveals that the upcoming iPhone SE 4 may also function Apple’s in-house 5G chip.
