Apple plans to launch a more premium iPhone variant than the 'Pro Max' version

Apple's iPhone design has become stagnant over the past few years. The company's design team seems to have simply zoomed in on the cameras, experimented with new body finish materials, and still proudly calls them design changes. If this continues for a long time, the disappointment that Apple will receive will increase.

However, according to a new report from The Information, Apple is planning to introduce a completely new iPhone 17 variant with a maximum slim design. In particular, this product will be oriented by Apple to a higher price segment than the Pro Max version, meaning it will become the most high-end iPhone, with the listed selling price also being the most expensive ever. now.

The last time Apple introduced a completely new iPhone design was in 2017. With the iPhone X series, Apple made a big splash when it introduced a full-screen smartphone design with Face ID replacing Touch ID on the iPhone 7. , with countless new features combined. Following that success, the iPhone 17 'Slim' is not only expected to be the most premium but also the most expensive smartphone the company has ever produced.

Leaked sources say that it is likely that this iPhone 17 variant will have a change in camera layout, similar to the rumored design of the Google Pixel 9. Specifically, the main camera cluster on the back of the device. Devices will be moved from the left edge to the middle and arranged horizontally. On the front, the iPhone 17 Slim will have a narrower Dynamic Island to have more screen area and minimize factors that affect the touch experience. Please note that the screen size is not expected to increase, and is expected to range between 6.1 and 6.7 inches.

Inside, iPhone 17 Slim will use the A19 Pro chip with a strongly improved front camera. The Information also mentioned that the iPhone 17 Slim may replace the iPhone 17 Plus, which has not received much attention from users in recent years. This means the company will continue to offer 4 variants of the iPhone, not 5.

Famous industry analyst Jeff Pu also made his first predictions about the iPhone 17 Slim, saying that this variant will have a 6.6-inch screen size. The iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max versions will be equipped with screens measuring 6.1 inches, 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches respectively.

Isabella Humphrey

Update 20 May 2024