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iPhone 17 Base Model Rumored to Feature Larger Display

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The upcoming iPhone 17 base model will feature a larger display than the iPhone 16 base model, according to the latest rumor out of China.

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In a post on Chinese social media platform Weibo today, the account Digital Chat Station claimed that the lowest-end iPhone 17 model will be equipped with a 6.3-inch display, up from a 6.1-inch display on the equivalent iPhone 16 model.

Digital Chat Station has more than three million followers on Weibo, and the account has accurately leaked Apple information in the past.

Last month, Counterpoint Research VP Ross Young also said that the iPhone 17 base model will be equipped with a 6.3-inch display.

Young expects these screen sizes for the iPhone 17 series:

  • 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

Beyond the larger display, the base iPhone 17 is shaping up to be a minor upgrade over the base iPhone 16, according to rumors. Both devices are expected to have the same overall design, the same A18 chip, and an equal 8GB of RAM. Key new features that are rumored for the lowest-end iPhone 17 include up to a 120Hz display and a 24-megapixel front camera, compared to 60Hz and a 12-megapixel front camera on the iPhone 16.

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 series in September.

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thiscatisfat
11 months ago
Here we go again. An even larger phablet. Will Apple really never again make an actual iPhone? We need a "Mini" model.
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tonmischa
11 months ago
Bring back the mini.
Score: 20 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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thiscatisfat
11 months ago

This is just tiring, Apple pushing for bigger screens and those who love them thinking the only options should be big and bigger.
I think I should start selling MagSafe compatible backpacks for the ever growing iPhones. You guys who love the Pro Max Plus Ultra phablets from Apple, would you buy a backpack from me?



And for those who buy the E model (without Magsafe), I got you too:



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bigboy29
11 months ago
Apple will eventually force me to move to both iPhone and Watch "cheaper" line of products if they go on like this. I am already sad that I can't have a phone that is iPhone X size. Current iPhones are already too large for what I want. I guess SE is in my future (and that's not really a terrible thing I guess).
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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Slash787
11 months ago
Instead of making a Mini, all they do is keep on increasing the screen size, why don't they make a phone as big as the iPad? Sure make big phones, but at least make a mini model once in 3 years!
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DBZmusicboy01
11 months ago
They should eliminate the upcoming iPhone 17E and replace it with an iPhone 17 Mini because what’s the point of the regular iPhone 17 if competing with the E series? The Mini makes sense for a budget model. It will sell like crazy. 🤑
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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