It doesn’t take lengthy for iPhone rumors to flow into. It’s some of the iconic and influential tech devices of all time, and everybody needs to know what’s coming subsequent. That Apple is so secretive solely heightens the attraction of iPhone rumors and leaks.
So it ought to come as little shock that iPhone 17 rumors, leaks, and information began to flow into months earlier than the iPhone 16 was even formally introduced. Right here’s every part we all know thus far, however don’t take any of it as stable information: even when early rumors are correct, plans can change, and nothing is ever sure till Apple proclaims it.
Up to date November 19: A brand new report from analyst Jeff Pu claims the iPhone 17 will probably be 6mm thick, which might make it the slimmest iPhone ever.
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 might count on the iPhone 17 line to be introduced on or round September 9, 2025. Right here’s when the latest fashions had been launched:
iPhone 15: September 12, 2023
iPhone 14: Sepember 7, 2022
iPhone 13: Sepember 14, 2021
iPhone 12: October 13, 2020 (delayed attributable to Covid)
Traditionally, preorders for the iPhone start on the Friday after the announcement, and the telephones ship every week later. From time to time, some particular fashions could ship a few weeks later than the others attributable to manufacturing points.
iPhone 17: Value
We haven’t but heard if the iPhone 17 line will price the identical because the iPhone 16 line, which at the moment hasn’t even been introduced but. One rumor from a preferred 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 worth 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 anticipated 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 doubtless gained’t till after the iPhone 16 launches.
The iPhone 17 is anticipated to have an ultra-thin mannequin just like the M4 iPad Professional.
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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 might lastly arrive in 2025. A number of analysts have reported that the prevailing Plus mannequin will probably be changed by a brand new “Slim” mannequin with a bigger display screen dimension and a a lot thinner physique. Analyst Jeff Pu was the primary to report this alteration, and The Info later reported on the Slim mannequin, stating that it will be a brand new even-higher-end mannequin that sits above “Pro Max” within the lineup and would have a centered rear digicam and a smaller Dynamic Island.
Pu later stated he expects the cellphone 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 digicam.
A more moderen video by Jon Prosser surmises that the slim iPhone will probably be known as the iPhone Air (we agree that is sensible) and won’t be the most costly within the lineup, however moderately be a mid-priced mannequin that prioritizes type and design over specs, very similar to 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: ” If you’d like one thing snazzier than a typical iPhone–however don’t actually need the efficiency, display screen 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 current report urged that Apple gained’t use resin-coated copper elements on the mainboard attributable to high quality points with the provider. This was one of many methods Apple deliberate to cut back inner house necessities, so it’s unclear if it would 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.
The most recent report from Jeff Pu claims that the iPhone 17 Air/Slim will probably be round 6mm thick. That’s thinner than any iPhone thus far. The iPhone 16, for context, is 7.8mm thick. The thinnest new iPad Professional is 5.1mm thick.
iPhone 17: Rumored new options
All iPhone 17 fashions have been rumored to function a 24MP front-facing digicam 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 attainable, in Apple’s iPhone implementation. If true, it will be the primary time Apple has provided ProMotion on a non-Professional gadget.
Apple can also be stated to be working with Corning on a brand new anti-glare and scratch-resistant glass for the iPhone 17 lineup.
A report from The Info claims that “at least one” mannequin will function a mechanical aperture, which might be new for iPhones however has been seen in a handful of Android telephones thus far.
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 anticipated to bump each iPhone 16 mannequin to 8GB of RAM as a result of calls for of Apple Intelligence, rumors have urged Apple will enhance the reminiscence within the iPhone 17 Professional fashions to 12GB.
A more moderen analysis be aware from analyst Jeff Pu corroborated these claims, and added that the iPhone 17 Professional would function a 48MP telephoto digicam together with a brand new 24MP entrance digicam.
With regards to wi-fi, the mobile modem is more likely 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 yr’s iPhone 17 line. Wi-Fi 7 assist appears doubtless, 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. Beneath you will discover hyperlinks under to our evaluations of all iPhone fashions, together with the most recent era. Be taught extra about all the brand new Apple merchandise coming this yr and when is the following Apple occasion. You may also need to take a look at our recommendation on when is the very best time to purchase a brand new iPhone, our iPhone shopping for information, and our comparability of each iPhone that’s available for purchase at this time.
Unique iPhone (2007) assessment
iPhone 3G (2008) assessment
iPhone 3GS (2009) assessment
iPhone 4 (2010) assessment
iPhone 4s (2011) assessment
iPhone 5 (2012) assessment
iPhone 5c (2013) assessment
iPhone 5s (2013) assessment
iPhone 6 (2014) assessment
iPhone 6 Plus (2014) assessment
iPhone 6s (2015) assessment
iPhone 6s Plus (2015) assessment
iPhone SE (1st era; 2016) assessment
iPhone 7 (2016) assessment
iPhone 7 Plus (2016) assessment
iPhone 8 (2017) assessment
iPhone 8 Plus (2017) assessment
iPhone X (2017) assessment
iPhone XR (2018) assessment
iPhone XS (2018) assessment
iPhone XS Max (2018) assessment
iPhone 11 (2019) assessment
iPhone 11 Professional (2019) assessment
iPhone 11 Professional Max (2019) assessment
iPhone SE (2nd era; 2020) assessment
iPhone 12 (2020) assessment
iPhone 12 Mini (2020) assessment
iPhone 12 Professional (2020) assessment
iPhone 12 Professional Max (2020) assessment
iPhone 13 (2021) assessment
iPhone 13 mini (2021) assessment
iPhone 13 Professional (2021) assessment
iPhone 13 Professional Max (2021) assessment
iPhone SE (third era; 2022) assessment
iPhone 14 (2022) assessment
iPhone 14 Plus (2022) assessment
iPhone 14 Professional (2022) assessment
iPhone 14 Professional Max (2022) assessment
iPhone 15 (2023) assessment
iPhone 15 Plus (2023) assessment
iPhone 15 Professional (2023) assessment
iPhone 15 Professional Max (2023) assessment
iPhone 16 & 16 Plus assessment
iPhone 16 Professional & Professional Max assessment
