iPhone 17: The whole lot we all know to this point concerning the 2025 iPhone

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iPhone 17: The whole lot we all know to this point concerning the 2025 iPhone

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October 19, 2024

iPhone 17: The whole lot we all know to this point concerning the 2025 iPhone

It doesn’t take lengthy for iPhone rumors to flow into. It’s one of the vital iconic and influential tech devices of all time, and everybody desires to know what’s coming subsequent. That Apple is so secretive solely heightens the enchantment of iPhone rumors and leaks.

So it ought to come as little shock that iPhone 17 rumors, leaks, and data began to flow into months earlier than the iPhone 16 was even formally introduced. Right here’s all the things we all know to this point, however don’t take any of it as strong data: even when early rumors are correct, plans can change, and nothing is ever sure till Apple publicizes it.

Up to date October 18: Extra stories on rumored options and specs for the iPhone 17 line. The iPhone 17 Professional is rumored to have a 48MP telephoto digital camera and 24MP entrance digital camera.

iPhone 17: Launch date

Right here’s one thing we do know: The brand new iPhone lineup is nearly at all times introduced in September—often on a Tuesday within the second week of September, to be particular. So we’d count on the iPhone 17 line to be introduced on or round September 9, 2025. Right here’s when the latest fashions have been launched:

iPhone 15: September 12, 2023
iPhone 14: Sepember 7, 2022
iPhone 13: Sepember 14, 2021
iCellphone 12: October 13, 2020 (delayed on account of Covid)

Traditionally, preorders for the iPhone start on the Friday after the announcement, and the telephones ship every week later. Once in a while, some particular fashions might ship a few weeks later than the others on account of manufacturing points.

iPhone 17: Value

We haven’t but heard if the iPhone 17 line will value the identical because the iPhone 16 line, which right now hasn’t even been introduced but. One rumor from a well-liked leaker on Weibo contends that the “Plus” mannequin will probably be changed by the brand new “Slim” mannequin that prices greater than the Professional Max, although it gained’t have the identical processor and RAM and the Professional fashions. The supposed pricing could be:

iPhone 17: 6.27-inch LTPO show, A19/8GB ($799)
iPhone 17 Professional: 6.27-inch LTPO show, A19 Professional/12GB ($1,099)
iPhone 17 Professional Max: 6.86-inch LTPO show, A19 Professional/12GB ($1,199)
iPhone 17 Slim: 6.65-inch LTPO show, A19/8GB ($1,299)

This might imply a major upward shift in total iPhone pricing, with the Professional mannequin leaping up $100 and a brand new mannequin changing the Plus with a value of $100 greater than the Professional Max.

iPhone 17: Colours

We haven’t but heard something about what colours to count on from the iPhone 17 line. The iPhone 16 is predicted to launch in seven colours, with white and purple becoming a member of blue, pink, yellow, inexperienced, and black. Moreover, desert yellow and cement grey are anticipated that are reportedly harking back to the basic gold and house grey choices.

We haven’t heard any rumors concerning the iPhone 17’s colours and possibly gained’t till after the iPhone 16 launches.

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iPhone 17: New slimmer ‘Air’ mannequin

It’s been rumored for years that Apple is planning to launch a brand new mannequin with higher-end options above the Professional Max. It appears to be like like it could lastly arrive in 2025. A number of analysts have reported that the present Plus mannequin will probably be changed by a new “Slim” mannequin with a bigger display dimension and a a lot thinner physique. Analyst Jeff Pu was the first to report this modification, and The Data later reported on the Slim mannequin, stating that it might be a brand new even-higher-end mannequin that sits above “Professional Max” within the lineup and would have a centered rear digital camera and a smaller Dynamic Island.

Pu later stated he expects the telephone to have an A19 chip (not A19 Professional), 8GB of RAM, round a 6.6-inch show, an aluminum physique, and a single 48MP rear digital camera.

A extra latest video by Jon Prosser surmises that the slim iPhone will probably be known as the iPhone Air (we agree that is smart) and will not be the costliest within the lineup, however relatively be a mid-priced mannequin that prioritizes type and design over specs, very like the MacBook Air. Moreover, a report by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg in August 2024 claimed the brand new mannequin will match between the usual iPhone and the Professional: ” In order for you one thing snazzier than an ordinary iPhone–however don’t actually need the efficiency, display dimension, or cameras of a Professional mannequin–you will get one thing that appears a lot cooler whereas nonetheless having the specs of an everyday iPhone.”

A latest report advised that Apple gained’t use resin-coated copper parts on the mainboard on account of high quality points with the provider. This was one of many methods Apple deliberate to cut back inside house necessities, so it’s unclear if it’ll have an effect on the iPhone 17 slim mannequin’s total thickness or not.

Apple jumped again on the skinny prepare with the launch of the M4 iPad Professional in Might. It’s additionally rumored that Apple will launch a thinner Apple Watch and MacBook Professional over the approaching months.

iPhone 17: Rumored new options

All iPhone 17 fashions have been rumored to function a 24MP front-facing digital camera and the always-on show is meant to lastly be out there on the non-Professional fashions. Some consider that ProMotion will come to the non-Professional fashions too, for the reason that similar LPTO know-how that allows the always-on show is what makes ProMotion potential, in Apple’s iPhone implementation. If true, it might be the primary time Apple has provided ProMotion on a non-Professional gadget.

Apple can be stated to be working with Corning on a new anti-glare and scratch-resistant glass for the iPhone 17 lineup.

A report from The Data claims that “a minimum of one” mannequin will function a mechanical aperture, which might be new for iPhones however has been seen in a handful of Android telephones to this point.

We don’t know a lot about what chips will energy the iPhone 17 line, however we count on the high-end fashions (Professional and presumably Slim) will get an A19 Professional, whereas the non-Professional fashions will get both some variant of the A18 or a considerably cut-back model of the A19. Since Apple is predicted to bump each iPhone 16 mannequin to 8GB of RAM as a result of calls for of Apple Intelligence, rumors have advised Apple will improve the reminiscence within the iPhone 17 Professional fashions to 12GB.

A newer analysis observe from analyst Jeff Pu corroborated these claims, and added that the iPhone 17 Professional would function a 48MP telephoto digital camera together with a brand new 24MP entrance digital camera.

In terms of wi-fi, the mobile modem is prone to nonetheless be equipped by Qualcomm; Apple’s personal efforts to supply a top-tier 5G modem appear to be stalled and certain gained’t be prepared in time for subsequent 12 months’s iPhone 17 line. Wi-Fi 7 assist appears possible, too.

iPhone historical past

The iPhone 16 vary and the iPhone SE 3 are the current-generation fashions out there from Apple. Along with this SE 4 mannequin we’re additionally anticipating iPhone 17 to launch in 2025. Under you will discover hyperlinks beneath to our opinions of all iPhone fashions, together with the newest era. Study extra about all of the new Apple merchandise coming this 12 months and when is the subsequent Apple occasion. You may also need to take a look at our recommendation on when is one of the best time to purchase a brand new iPhone, our iPhone shopping for information, and our comparability of each iPhone that’s in the stores immediately.