iPhone 16 Plus might be the last “Plus” iPhone as Apple reportedly wants to ditch it for a new iPhone 17 Slim.
Haitong International Securities analyst Jeff Pu, who has a solid track record of Apple-related leaks, claimsApplewill introduce a new “iPhone 17 Slim” model that replaces the “Plus” model in the lineup. Pu made these claims in an investor note seen by9to5Mac.
Pu says the iPhone 17 models will also feature a refreshed design, front-facing camera improvements, a smaller Dynamic Island (only on iPhone 17 Pro Max), and more. The analyst didn’t reveal what kind of design changes are in store, but the fact that the Dynamic Island will be smaller is good news for those who think it takes up too much screen real estate.
The new iPhone 17 Slim, iPhone 17, and iPhone 17 could feature a “more complex” aluminum design while the 17 Pro might stick to a Titanium build. Pu says Apple will use a new “metalens” technology for the proximity sensor to give the iPhone 17 Pro Max a smaller Dynamic Island size.
Pu didn’t offer many details about the new SlimiPhonebut said it will replace the “Plus” iPhone and offer a “slim design.” A previousDSCC’s Ross Young reportmade similar claims, stating the iPhone 17 Plus would be smaller than the 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Plus. The upcomingiPhone 16Plus might retain a 6.7-inch display.
The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Slim could come with 8GB of RAM and either the A18 or A19 chip, according to Pu. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max might be equipped with 12GB of RAM and the A19 Pro chip. For comparison, theiPhone 15and iPhone 15 Plus currently have 6GB of RAM, while the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have 8GB of RAM.
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Anurag Singh was a Tech Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, expertly covering laptops, smartphones, and wearables. He covers the biggest tech news from major brands such as Apple, Samsung, and Microsoft. He also has bylines at Android Police, Neowin, MakeTechEasier, Gizmochina.
