For a company of this size CamelIts product development roadmap spans several years, not just one or two. That’s why leaks occasionally reveal new features or devices long before they’re announced. This has revealed to us that the company is already working on an amazing array of cool features, along with a new model that will debut when the new series launches in 2025. If you’re planning to buy an iPhone 16, you might want to hold off until you read this article. Here are 10 reasons why you should wait until the iPhone 17 series launches.

From iPhoneIslam.com, A hand holds an iPhone 17 smartphone, with the number "17" on an abstract green and gray background, with a gradient background that changes from teal to yellow.


iPhone 17 Air

From iPhoneIslam.com, an image of a sleek, slim smartphone with the text "iPhone 17 Air" and "iPhone 17" above it on a black background.

Many leaks and rumors indicate that Apple is determined to introduce a new model while announcing the series. IPhone 17This model will be called the “iPhone 17 Air”. The new phone is expected to come with a thinner and slimmer design than the iPhones we are used to. But that’s not all. Here are the most important features that the iPhone 17 Air will have:

  • The phone will get a major redesign (it may resemble the iPhone X).
  • A single rear camera is located in the top middle of the device.
  • The interactive island is smaller and narrower than in other models.
  • The iPhone 17 Air will come with a 6.5-inch screen.
  • Aluminum frame, improved front camera, and Apple's 5G modem.
  • The new model will support the A19 chip.

 These are the most important features and specifications that the iPhone 17 Air will bring. It is also rumored that the new model may replace the iPhone 17 Plus.


New screen sizes

From iPhoneIslam.com, an image showing two iPhones: the iPhone 16 Pro with a 6.9-inch display on the left, and the iPhone 15 Pro with a 6.7-inch display on the right, highlighting the performance improvements between the two models.

Apple introduced the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max with 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch screens, respectively. Instead of the traditional 6.1- and 6.7-inch screen sizes found in previous versions. It seems that Apple will surprise us next year with larger screen sizes. The latest leaks indicate that the standard iPhone 17 will have a 6.3-inch screen instead of 6.1 inches. As for the iPhone 17 Air, it is expected to appear with a screen size of 6.5 inches.


ProMotion technology support

Currently, ProMotion technology is only available on the Pro lineup. However, Apple plans to make the feature available on the entire iPhone 17 series. ProMotion technology automatically adjusts the screen refresh rate adaptively up to 120Hz. This helps in smooth scrolling and navigation while providing amazing responsiveness on the phone’s screen. The technology can also reduce the refresh rate to 1Hz to save power. This way, the screen will be able to support the Always-On feature (the screen is always on). Then, you will be able to see the clock, other widgets, and notifications on the lock screen even when the device is locked.


Smaller dynamic island

From iPhoneIslam.com, two iPhone 17 smartphones are shown, one revealing the rear view with the iconic camera and Apple logo, and the other featuring a vibrant front display glowing against a gradient background of blue and yellow.

Analyst Jeff Pu claims that the iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature a smaller interactive island than previous versions. This is due to the phone’s reliance on a smaller metal lens for Face ID. This would be the first time Apple has changed the size of the interactive island since it appeared on the iPhone 14 Pro.


A19 processor

The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are expected to come with the A19 Pro chip. While the regular model will be powered by the standard A19 chip. The new chip will be based on the 3nm (N3P) architecture. This will provide greater performance efficiency and higher transistor density, as well as improved efficiency and enhanced capabilities of the series compared to other competing phones.


Wi-Fi 7 chip

From iPhoneIslam.com, a black square panel featuring the iconic Apple logo and “Wi-Fi” text, against a vibrant background of gradient pink and orange, hints at the elegant sophistication of the iPhone 17.

For the first time, the iPhone 17 Pro lineup will feature Apple’s own Wi-Fi 7 chip. The new chip can allow the device to send and receive data across the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands simultaneously with a supported router, resulting in faster speeds as well as reduced latency and improved connectivity. Apple’s chip will also reduce its reliance on third-party suppliers, most notably Broadcom, which makes the Wi-Fi chip as well as the Bluetooth in all iPhone models.


telephoto camera upgrade

From iPhoneIslam.com, a close-up of an iPhone with an attached camera.

 The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max feature a 12MP telephoto lens. But with the iPhone 2025, that telephoto lens will be improved to 48MP. So the iPhone 17 Pro will feature a 48MP rear camera system, all of which will help users capture high-quality images with focus and detail.


Upgrade selfie camera

From iPhoneIslam.com, A hand holding a smartphone displays the time 9:41 and the date Monday, September 9 on a blue screen, reminiscent of an October morning.

The iPhone 15 and 16 series come with a 12-megapixel front camera. But Apple has decided to upgrade the selfie camera in the new series to a 24-megapixel one. This upgrade will allow photos to maintain their quality even when cropped or enlarged, while the additional pixels will capture greater detail. Also, the upgrade to a six-element lens will improve image quality even more than before.


Scratch resistant and anti-reflective screen

The display on the iPhone 16 Pro series will feature the latest generation of Ceramic Shield front glass, which Apple says has an advanced composition that is twice as strong as the glass in any other smartphone. However, the outer glass on the iPhone 17 series will feature an ultra-hard anti-reflective layer that is more scratch-resistant than previous versions. 


More memory

From iPhoneIslam.com, In this image, we see a smartphone with a metal back cover and upward-facing camera lens, lying on a sandy surface in a desert environment, capturing the essence of the week's news.

The iPhone 16 lineup will have 8GB of RAM, but according to analyst Jeff Pu, the Pro variant of the iPhone 17 series will come with up to 12GB of RAM. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also suggested that the iPhone 17 Pro Max will come with 12GB of RAM. Other sources suggest that all 2025 iPhone models will have 12GB of RAM. This RAM upgrade means the device will perform better and be more efficient in handling tasks, as well as running Apple's AI features smoothly.

 Finally, these were the most important features and specifications that the iPhone 17 series, scheduled to be launched in September 2025, will have. If you need to upgrade and buy a new iPhone, then it would be better to wait until next year to benefit from the powerful capabilities that the new iPhone will bring.

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