iPhone 17 Slim with single rear camera, A19 launching next year? Here’s what we know about the ultra-thin iPhone model

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iPhone 16 series launch will take place in the coming week and ahead of the mega September event, we have heard a range of rumours about the iPhone 17 series in the past few days. While a few of the leaks suggest a gradual transition by the company to advance features, a few suggest introduction of an all-new model. One such claim that suggests that Apple may bring a iPhone 17 Slim model next year, is now backed by known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The supply chain analyst has also shared alleged specifications of the ultra-thin iPhone 17 model that is rumoured to launch in 2026.

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iPhone 17 series is rumoured to comprise of four models like the previous year, however, the Plus model in the lineup is believed to be replaced by a new Slim model. Kuo suggests that the new ultra-thin iPhone will feature a 6.6-inch display that will spot a current-size Dynamic Island. The new iPhone will be powered by a standard A19 chip rather than an A19 Pro chip. The analyst believed that the device will have a titanium-aluminium frame, however the amount of titanium would be lower than what is used for iPhone 15 Pro models.

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One of the key changes in the new model is expected to be the single rear camera. Kuo said that the main selling point of the all-new iPhone model will be the design, rather than the specs.

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Tipster Ice Universe suggested that the iPhone 17 Slim could be an even more high-end option placed above the iPhone 17 Pro Max in the series. However, Ming-Chi Kuo believed that with a single camera, non-Pro chip and a slightly smaller display, the ultra-thin iPhone model will be placed below the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Apple will most