First rumors about the iPhone 17 series emerge

Although the release of the iPhone 17 series is not until the second half of 2025, there are already the first rumors about these new models. It is striking that the Plus model would be replaced by a Slim model.

In the news: Apple has big changes in store for the iPhone 17 series. These models won’t be announced until September 2025, but in a report from analyst Jeff Pu of Haitong International Securities – via 9to5mac – the first rumors are already out.

iPhone 17 Slim

According to Pu, Apple will not release an iPhone 17 Plus in 2025. The company will replace that model with the new iPhone 17 Slim. This will join the iPhone 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max. It would be a device with a “slim design”.

• The Plus model of the iPhone has been a source of concern for Apple for some time. The device is usually not that much cheaper than the Pro models, although the quality is a lot less good. As a result, the iPhone Plus often sells less well than the other versions. To put an end to that inferior reputation, the Plus is disappearing from the range.

Aluminum, Dynamic Island, better camera

Apple also appears to be once again planning to change the material for the iPhone 17’s casing. According to Pu, the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Slim and iPhone 17 Pro will all have an aluminum design. The iPhone 17 Pro Max will continue to be made of titanium.

• This 17 Pro Max, also the most expensive model, also has a smaller ‘Dynamic Island’ thanks to new technology. The other models will retain their old design.
• The 17 Pro and Pro Max also have more RAM with 12 GB

Finally, the four models of the iPhone 17 would all have a 24 MP camera. That’s a significant improvement compared to the 12 MP cameras that Apple currently uses on its latest iPhones.