Finally concrete information on the 2025 iPhones. According to Wayne Ma, from The Informationthe upcoming iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will introduce substantial design changes. One key change includes a return to aluminum frames for high-end models, a material choice last seen in previous iPhone models before the introduction of stainless steel and more recently titanium. For its part, the iPhone 17 Air will be very thin, which will limit the speakers and the camera. It would also not have a physical SIM.
The iPhone 17 Pro
- Change of material : The new design will feature an aluminum frame, bringing back a material used in less premium models like the iPhone SE and iPhone 16, aiming for a balance between premium feel and lighter weight.
- Camera bump design : The back of these devices will sport a new design with the top half made of aluminum, including a larger rectangular camera bump. This is a departure from the traditional 3D glass camera bump, with the bottom half retaining glass for wireless charging compatibility.
The iPhone 17 Air
- Thickness : The iPhone 17 Air is said to be as thin as 5-6mm, potentially setting a new iPhone thinness record.
- SIM tray : The design could exclude a physical SIM card tray, focusing on eSIM technology.
- Speakers : Only one speaker in the earpiece due to space constraints.
- 5G modem : It will feature an Apple-designed 5G modem, which will not support 5G mmWave, which could result in lower data speeds compared to Qualcomm’s technology.
- Battery : A smaller battery is expected, which could impact battery life.
- Camera : The device is expected to have a singular, centrally placed camera bump, contrasting with the multiple-lens setups of previous models.
- Development status : Currently in preliminary testing at Foxconn, Apple faces challenges in integrating the necessary components such as a sufficient battery.
In addition, the iPhone 17 Air is also expected to feature a 6.6-inch display, aluminum frame, powerful A19 chip, Face ID technology, Dynamic Island, 48-megapixel single rear camera, 24-megapixel front camera. megapixels and 8 GB of RAM to support Apple Intelligence features.
These design changes aim to deliver new aesthetics and functionality while addressing the engineering challenges posed by an ultra-thin form factor.
Clearly, we can expect a new evolution in the 2025 range, enough to satisfy fans and attract even more customers.
