It doesn’t take long for iPhone rumors to circulate. It’s one of the most iconic and influential tech gadgets of all time, and everyone wants to know what’s coming next. That Apple is so secretive only adds to the appeal of iPhone rumors and leaks.
So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that iPhone 17 rumors, leaks and information started circulating months before the iPhone 16 was even formally announced. Here’s everything we know so far, but don’t take any of it as solid information: Even when early rumors are accurate, plans can change, and nothing is ever certain until Apple announces it.
Updated January 10: A new Medium post from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the “thinnest part” of the iPhone 17 Air is 5.5mm, without providing any context.
iPhone 17: Release date
Here’s something we do know: The new iPhone lineup is almost always announced in September — usually on a Tuesday in the second week of September, to be specific. So we expect the iPhone 17 line to be announced around September 9, 2025. Here’s when the latest models were released:
- iPhone 15: 12 September 2023
- iPhone 14: 7 September 2022
- iPhone 13: 14 September 2021
- IPhone 12: 13 October 2020 (delayed due to Covid)
Historically, pre-orders for the iPhone begin the Friday after the announcement, and the phones ship a week later. Some specific models may occasionally ship a few weeks later than others due to production issues.
iPhone 17: Price
We have yet to hear if the iPhone 17 line will cost the same as the iPhone 16 line, which at this point hasn’t even been announced yet. A rumor from a popular leaker on Weibo claims that the “Plus” model will be replaced by the new “Slim” model that costs more than the Pro Max, although it will not have the same processor and RAM as the Pro models. The assumed pricing would be:
- iPhone 17: 6.27-inch LTPO display, A19/8GB ($799)
- iPhone 17 Pro: 6.27-inch LTPO display, A19 Pro/12GB ($1,099)
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 6.86-inch LTPO display, A19 Pro/12GB ($1,199)
- iPhone 17 slim: 6.65-inch LTPO display, A19/8GB ($1,299)
This would mean a significant upward shift in overall iPhone pricing, with the Pro model jumping up $100 and a new model replacing the Plus priced $100 more than the Pro Max.
iPhone 17: Colors
We have yet to hear anything about what colors we can expect from the iPhone 17 line. iPhone 16 comes in five colors including Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White and Black. While the iPhone 16 Pro comes in Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium and Black Titanium, reminiscent of the classic gold and space gray options. There were rumors that the iPhone 16 would also come in purple, so it might be in the pipeline in 2025.
iPhone 17: New slimmer ‘iPhone 17 Air’ model
The iPhone 17 is expected to have an ultra-thin model like the M4 iPad Pro.
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Several analysts have reported that the existing Plus model will be replaced by a new “Slim” model with a larger screen size and a much thinner body. Analyst Jeff Pu was the first to report this change (in May 2024), and in the same month The Information reported on the Slim model, saying it would be a new, even higher-end model sitting above the “Pro Max ” in the lineup and would have a centered rear camera and a smaller Dynamic Island.
A video by Jon Prosser in August 2024 speculates that the slim iPhone will be called the iPhone Air (we agree that makes sense) and will not be the most expensive in the range (it has been rumored for years that Apple plans to launch a new model with advanced features above the Pro Max), but rather be a mid-range model that prioritizes form and design over specs, just like the MacBook Air.
Additionally, a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in August 2024 claimed that the new model will fit between the standard iPhone and the Pro: “If you want something smarter than a standard iPhone—but don’t really need the performance, screen size, or cameras of a Pro model – you can get something that looks a lot cooler while still having the specs of a regular iPhone.”
A report by Jeff Pu in November 2024 claims that the iPhone 17 Air/Slim will be around 6mm thick. It’s thinner than any iPhone to date. The iPhone 16 is, for context, 7.8mm thick. The thinnest new iPad Pro is 5.1mm thick.
According to Korea’s Sisa Journal in January 2025, the so-called iPhone 17 will be Air 6.25 mm thick and costs i same price range as the iPhone 16 Plus (starting at $899 US). A Medium post by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated that the “thinnest part” of the new ultra-slim iPhone is just 5.5 mm thickbut it’s hard to know what it means without more context.
In October 2024, Pu said he expects the phone to have an A19 chip (not the A19 Pro), 8GB of RAM, around a 6.6-inch display, an aluminum body, and a single 48MP rear camera.
Another report (in July 2024) suggested that Apple will not use resin-coated copper components on the motherboard due to supplier quality issues. This was one of the ways Apple planned to reduce internal space requirements, so it is unclear whether it will have an impact on the overall thickness of the iPhone 17 slim model or not.
iPhone 17: Rumored specs and features
It is rumored that all iPhone 17 models have one 24 MP front-facing camera and that always on display supposed to finally be available on the non-Pro models. Some believe that ProMotion will come to the non-Pro models as well, as the same LPTO technology that enables the always-on display is what makes ProMotion possible in Apple’s iPhone implementation. If true, it would be the first time Apple has offered ProMotion on a non-Pro device.
Some iPhone 17 models (maybe even all of them) will have one new camera bumpa wide rectangular raised area that stretches across the phone in the style of Google’s Pixel line. According to a leaked image of an iPhone 17 aluminum frame (we don’t know from which model), it will be substantial in size.
Apple is also said to be working with Corning on one new anti-reflective and scratch-resistant glass for the iPhone 17 series.
All iPhone 17 models are expected to have aluminum frames and bodies (with glass) instead of steel frames or titanium bodies in the Pro models today.
A report from The Information in July 2024 claims that “at least one” model will include a mechanical aperturewhich would be new to iPhones but has been seen in a handful of Android phones so far.
We don’t know much about which chips will power the iPhone 17 line, but we expect high-end models (Pro and possibly Slim) to get a A19 Prowhile the non-Pro models may get a standard or cut-back version of the A19, or perhaps a beefier variant of the A18.
Since Apple bumped all iPhone 16 models to 8GB of RAM due to the demands of Apple Intelligence, rumors have suggested that Apple will increase the memory in the iPhone 17 Pro models to 12 GB.
An October 2024 research note from analyst Jeff Pu confirmed these claims, adding that the iPhone 17 Pro would have a 48 MP telephoto camera along with a new one 24 MP front camera.
When it comes to wireless, the cellular modem will likely still be provided by Qualcomm; Apple’s own efforts to produce a top-tier 5G modem appear to have stalled and likely won’t be ready in time for next year’s iPhone 17 lineup. Wi-Fi 7 support also seems likely.
iPhone history
The iPhone 16 series and iPhone SE 3 are the current generation models available from Apple. In addition to this SE 4 model, we also expect the iPhone 17 to launch in 2025. Below, you can find links below to our reviews of all iPhone models, including the latest generation. Learn about all the new Apple products coming this year and when the next Apple event is. You might also want to check out our advice on when is the best time to buy a new iPhone, our iPhone buying guide and our comparison of every iPhone available to buy today.
- Original iPhone (2007) review
- iPhone 3G (2008) review
- iPhone 3GS (2009) review
- iPhone 4 (2010) review
- iPhone 4s (2011) review
- iPhone 5 (2012) review
- iPhone 5c (2013) review
- iPhone 5s (2013) review
- iPhone 6 (2014) review
- iPhone 6 Plus (2014) review
- iPhone 6s (2015) review
- iPhone 6s Plus (2015) review
- iPhone SE (1st Gen; 2016) Review
- iPhone 7 (2016) review
- iPhone 7 Plus (2016) review
- iPhone 8 (2017) review
- iPhone 8 Plus (2017) review
- iPhone X (2017) review
- iPhone XR (2018) review
- iPhone XS (2018) review
- iPhone XS Max (2018) review
- iPhone 11 (2019) review
- iPhone 11 Pro (2019) review
- iPhone 11 Pro Max (2019) review
- iPhone SE (2nd generation; 2020) review
- iPhone 12 (2020) review
- iPhone 12 Mini (2020) review
- iPhone 12 Pro (2020) review
- iPhone 12 Pro Max (2020) review
- iPhone 13 (2021) review
- iPhone 13 mini (2021) review
- iPhone 13 Pro (2021) review
- iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021) review
- iPhone SE (3rd Gen; 2022) Review
- iPhone 14 (2022) review
- iPhone 14 Plus (2022) review
- iPhone 14 Pro (2022) review
- iPhone 14 Pro Max (2022) review
- iPhone 15 (2023) review
- iPhone 15 Plus (2023) review
- iPhone 15 Pro (2023) review
- iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) review
- iPhone 16 & 16 Plus review
- iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max review