Get ready for a peek at what Apple might be planning! New leaks suggest the upcoming iPhone 17 series, expected next fall, could bring some significant changes, including a larger display for the standard model, camera improvements, and a unique design tweak for a rumored slim version. Here’s a breakdown of the key rumors circulating.
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The main takeaways are that the regular iPhone 17 is likely getting a bigger screen, the front camera could get a resolution boost, and a new super-slim model might shake up the front design with a relocated camera.
What’s Changing? Bigger Screen for Standard iPhone 17
One of the most notable rumored upgrades for the standard iPhone 17 is its display size. Currently, the iPhone 16 has a 6.1-inch screen, while the iPhone 16 Pro sports a larger 6.3-inch display. According to recent reports from sources with a history of accurate Apple leaks, the standard iPhone 17 will match the Pro model, growing to 6.3 inches.
This size increase is a pretty big deal for the non-Pro iPhone. If you’re thinking of upgrading from an iPhone 16, this also means your old cases won’t fit the new, slightly larger iPhone 17. Time to think about new accessories!
Close-up view of an iPhone screen, hinting at potential future display size or design changes expected with the iPhone 17 series leaks.
Will ProMotion Arrive?
With the display getting bigger, there was hope that Apple’s ProMotion technology might finally come to the standard iPhone. ProMotion allows the screen’s refresh rate to dynamically adjust up to 120Hz, making scrolling smoother and animations fluid, while also saving battery life when a high refresh rate isn’t needed. It’s a feature currently exclusive to the Pro models.
However, more recent rumors suggest that while the standard iPhone 17 might get a higher refresh rate, it might just be a static 120Hz rather than the dynamic ProMotion. While 120Hz is still a big improvement over the current 60Hz on standard iPhones, missing out on ProMotion’s efficiency would be a shame. Still, Apple has historically kept ProMotion as a premium feature.
Sharper Selfies? Front Camera Upgrade
Beyond the display, another rumored improvement concerns the front-facing camera. Leaks suggest the selfie camera on the iPhone 17 could see a jump from 12 megapixels to a higher 24-megapixel resolution.
For you, this means potentially sharper, more detailed selfies and clearer video calls. It’s a welcome upgrade that brings the front camera resolution more in line with the capabilities of the rear cameras.
The iPhone 17 Air: A Unique Design Twist
Rumors also point to a new model joining the lineup, potentially nicknamed the “iPhone 17 Air.” This model is expected to be significantly slimmer than the others, and its thin profile seems to be driving a unique design change.
Left Side Story: Where the Front Camera Moves
According to some leakers, the iPhone 17 Air will have a surprising difference compared to the iPhone 16 series and even the other iPhone 17 models: the front-facing camera and Face ID sensors, typically located on the right side of the Dynamic Island (the pill-shaped cutout at the top of the screen), will move to the left side on the Air.
Why the switch? It’s speculated that the thinner design of the iPhone 17 Air requires rethinking the internal layout to accommodate the Face ID module. This repositioning could also pave the way for a more compact Dynamic Island design in future iPhones across the range. Screen protector prototypes allegedly showing different cutouts for the Air seem to back up this rumor.
Sleeker Look: Thinner Bezels on the Horizon?
Finally, there’s speculation about the bezels – the borders around the screen. With the standard iPhone 17 potentially adopting the same 6.3-inch screen size as the current Pro models, and the rumored iPhone 17 Air focusing on a sleek, thin design, it’s plausible that Apple aims for uniformly thinner bezels across the entire iPhone 17 lineup.
Thinner bezels mean more screen space relative to the phone’s size, contributing to a more immersive viewing experience and a more modern look. If these rumors hold true, the iPhone 17 series could look noticeably sleeker than its predecessors.
These leaks paint a picture of an iPhone 17 generation that focuses on refining the user experience through display enhancements, camera improvements, and potentially introducing exciting new designs like the super-slim Air model with its unique camera placement. We’ll have to wait until next year to see which of these rumored changes make it to the final product.
For more on rumored iPhone 17 design changes, check out leaks about the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Air designs. You might also be interested in details about potential battery upgrades coming with the iPhone 17 Air.
