Earlier this week, a report revealed that Apple is working on a slim model for the iPhone 17 series that will replace the Plus version. Although the report described many possible specifications for this new phone, it did not include details about the camera system. Now, renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has shed some light on this.
According to Kuo, the iPhone 17 Slim will have only one rear camera. If this happens, it will be the first iPhone with a single camera in the mainstream series since the iPhone 8.
Kuo says that Apple will “emphasize the innovative form factor design” of the iPhone 17 Slim, “rather than compete on hardware specifications.” In simple words, it’s clear that the focus will be on aesthetics and portability, compared to the standard and Pro models.
The rest of the leak largely confirms previous rumors. The iPhone 17 Slim is expected to have a 6.6-inch display with a resolution of 1260×2740. Under the hood, there will likely be an A19 chip, which is a step down from the A19 Pro expected in Pro models. And the notch replacement, the Dynamic Island, will be carried over from current iPhones.
However, there are some conflicting details. While previous reports suggested that the iPhone 17 Slim would have an aluminum frame, Kuo claims that it will actually use titanium, albeit with less titanium than the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models.
Kuo’s leak also differs on the modem. The 17 Slim is rumored to use Qualcomm modems, but now he suggests that it will have Apple’s own 5G chip. If this is true, we may see it in other iPhone 17 models as well.
Even though we get this data from reliable sources, it is important to treat it with caution, as information about devices that have not yet been released to the market is subject to change.
Kuo also shared information about why Apple is discontinuing the iPhone Plus model. He notes that the iPhone Plus currently accounts for only 5% to 10% of iPhone shipments, which probably influenced the decision. The move may be a risky gamble for Apple, but it could also prove successful.
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