The first rumored specs for the iPhone 17 Slim came from leaker Ice Universe
Rumored specs for the iPhone 17 Slim are inside the red rectangle. | Image credit-Icve Universe
Actually, Kuo calls the new model an “ultra-slim model” which he says is not replacing the Plus. Kuo states that Apple is exploring new design trends beyond the current iPhone lineup. Armed with some more precise specs than Ice Universe, Kuo says that the iPhone 17 Slim display will measure 6.6 inches with a resolution of 1260 x 2740. That is slightly lower than the 1290 x 2796 resolution of the iPhone 15 Pro Max display.
Specs won’t sell the iPhone 17 Slim, the design of the phone will
From the specs, it would appear that Apple is counting on the phone’s design to get consumers excited about the device. And even then, it’s unsure whether the design will excite them enough to shell out $1,299 and up for the most expensive iPhone yet. As Kuo wrote, “The ultra-slim iPhone 17 will emphasize innovative form factor design rather than competing on hardware specifications (processor, camera, etc.).”
