Leak Hints at Bigger Display and Camera Shift
After years of playing design déjà vu, Apple may (just maybe) shake things up with iPhone 17. For anyone who’s bought an iPhone in the last five years and thought, “Didn’t I already own this?” — you’re not alone. Apple’s design team seems to love one thing: copy-paste. But now, the winds of change might finally be blowing… gently.
The Display Grows — Groundbreaking!
A new leak from Digital Chat Station claims the regular iPhone 17 will grow a bit taller — or wider — or however you measure 6.3 inches of screen. That’s up from 6.1 inches in the iPhone 16. Yes, the same size as the current Pro. Apple might even let the base iPhone match the Pro in screen real estate. What a time to be alive.
120Hz Refresh Rate: Not Quite ProMotion, But Hey
There was talk that the regular iPhone would finally get ProMotion, Apple’s fancy dynamic refresh rate tech. But no — it’s now expected to just get stuck at 120Hz. Still better than the 60Hz screen iPhone users have squinted at for years, right?
Just don’t expect that buttery-smooth ProMotion scroll. That, Apple says, is still a “Pro” privilege.
Get Ready to Toss Your iPhone 16 Case
If you’re already eyeing the iPhone 17, just know your current case won’t fit. The new size means new dimensions. But honestly, who wants to shove their shiny new phone into last year’s plastic armor?
Selfie Camera: Apple Finds the Zoom Button
Apparently, Apple has discovered that cameras can have more megapixels. The iPhone 17 might come with a 24MP front camera, up from 12MP. This isn’t exactly cutting edge in Android land, but hey, it’s progress!
iPhone 17 Air Moves the Hole to the Other Side
In its boldest move yet, Apple might — hold your breath — move the selfie camera hole from right to left. Only on the rumored iPhone 17 Air, though.
According to leaker Majin Bu, the new ultra-slim model will switch things up in the Dynamic Island. The reason? To make the phone thinner and leave room for Face ID. Revolutionary stuff.
Design Revolution or Just… Slightly Less Boring?
The iPhone 17 lineup is shaping up to include a thicker Pro Max, a slimmer Air, and a slightly bigger base model. It’s not a revolution, but for Apple, even small changes feel seismic.
Whether this year finally breaks the mold or just bends it a bit, we’ll know by September 2025.
