Apple iPhone 17 to get a larger display
According to the latest rumors from China, the upcoming Apple iPhone 17 base model will have a larger display than the iPhone 16 base model.
In a post on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, well-known tipster Digital Chat Station claimed that the cheapest iPhone 17 model will feature a 6.3-inch display, while the comparable iPhone 16 model is only 6.1 inches.
Digital Chat Station has more than three million followers on Weibo and has been correct with its Apple predictions in the past. In addition, Ross Young, vice president of Counterpoint Research, also predicted a 6.3-inch base model last month.
Apple iPhone 17 Series display sizes:
- iPhone 17: 6.3-inch display
- iPhone 17 Air: 6.6-inch display
- iPhone 17 Pro: 6.3-inch display
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 6.9-inch display
According to rumors, in addition to the larger display, the base model of the Apple iPhone 17 will also feature several other upgrades over the The iPhone 16 will receive a base model. Both devices are expected to have the same design, the same A18 chipset, and the same 8 GB of RAM.
Among the most important new features rumored for the cheapest iPhone are a new color option and a 24 MP front camera. The much-discussed 120 Hz displays, called ProMotion by Apple, are not included, according to the latest leak. The iPhone 16, in contrast, still runs at 60 Hz and takes 12 MP selfies.
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 series in September.
