The Information reported Friday that five people with knowledge of the project said a thinner iPhone could debut alongside the iPhone 17 in September 2025.
The project, internally called D23, would be a “major redesign” that would cost more than the iPhone Pro Max, which is priced at $1,200, The Information reported. Meanwhile, the full iPhone 16 lineup has yet to be announced, but is expected in September.
Rumors of a slim iPhone, based on a research note from analyst Jeff Pu of Hong Kong-based investment firm Haitong and viewed by 9to5Mac, have been swirling since early May.
One of the rumored models in the rollout could be called “iPhone 17 Slim,” MacRumors reported. The device’s screen would measure between 6.12 inches diagonally – the size of the standard iPhone – and 6.69 inches of screen on the Pro Max models, according to The Information.
Another notable difference on this upcoming slim iPhone is that the rear camera would be located at the top center of the phone instead of the top left corner, The Information’s sources said.
Color options for the high-end iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Apple
At its “Let Loose” event on May 7, Apple launched a new iPad Pro, presented as thinner than an iPod Nano (5.1 millimeters). So far, reviewers have reacted positively to the new ultra-thin OLED display.
Technical Review Channel JerryRigEverything went viral for its 13-inch iPad Pro durability test. The iPad’s thin OLED display has withstood several bending and breaking attempts.
Reviewer Zack Nelson said the iPad’s “central spine” helped it remain functional after being folded.
The tech giant faces stiff competition from other smartphone makers. iPhone revenue for Apple’s fiscal second quarter was $45.96 billion, down 10% year over year.
Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.
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