iPhone 17 Slim: Key details and will it become the most expensive iPhone of 2025?

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Now that the dust has settled after the launch of the iPhone 16 series, new rumours surrounding the next big thing—the iPhone 17 series—are starting to emerge. As things stand, we could be in for exciting times in 2025 when the iPhone 17 series launches. This is because we may see new models being added to the lineup, including a new iPhone 17 Slim/iPhone 17 Air, alongside the standard iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro models. A slim iPhone 17 model? Well, it could be Apple's third attempt at creating a new form factor after the iPhone mini and iPhone Plus models. Here's all you need to know about it.

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The ‘Slim' and ‘Air' monikers immediately hint at a thin and lightweight device, which could warrant several innovations from Apple, including new display technology. But would that make it more expensive? For starters, the new OLED panel that the device might use could be a TDDI panel by Novatek, as hinted by a DigiTimes report. Things get interesting when it comes to the price, as it could be even higher than the iPhone 17 Pro Max (expected to be Apple's top-end flagship for 2025). The Information reported in May this year that the iPhone 17 Slim could end up being the most premium model in 2025, potentially priced even higher than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which could come in at $1,199 or above.

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Remember how the iPhone X shocked the world with its modern look and feel and premium stainless steel design? It was certainly ahead of its time, featuring symmetrical bezels. With the iPhone 17 Slim, Apple could do the same again, perhaps introducing it as a ‘one more thing' moment. That said, this information is speculative and should be taken with a grain of salt until we have concrete details.

In addition to the design change, Apple could reportedly be working on reducing the size of the