Meet iPhone 17 Slim

First look at specs and anticipated price of new model.

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Leander Kahney
July 22, 2024

If the rumors prove true, Apple will significantly shake up the iPhone 17 lineup, due next year.

In addition to the four models we’ve come to expect — big and small Pro models plus big and small regular ones — Apple reportedly plans to throw in a new “super-premium” iPhone 17 model.

Dubbed the “iPhone 17 Slim,” this new iPhone sounds similar to the now-discontinued iPhone mini in many ways.

But instead of being small and pocketable, this new model will be, well, large and pocketable. Here is the first info about expected specs and pricing. It sounds very cool, but we definitely need more details.

Likewise, the unloved iPhone SE — Apple’s all-important handset for the lower end of the market — might get a pretty impressive spec bump next year.

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