The iPhone 13 mini was Apple’s last flagship to ship with a smaller display, as the company recognized that there was never really a mass market for these devices, irrespective of how many comments clamor for the return of this form factor. However, suppose if the company maintained its previous launch strategy, how would the iPhone 17 Pro mini look? This new concept shows how the compact flagship looks when placed to the iPhone 17 Pro.
The camera plateau belonging to the iPhone 17 Pro mini covers more than one-third of the device’s chassis
Even though a small percentage of consumers miss the joy of comfortably being able to use the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 13 mini with a single hand, Apple’s intent does not appear to sway in that direction. These devices offered a smaller screen real estate, and as a direct consequence of the reduced footprint, the company could only fit a mediocre-sized battery that would barely last a day. Obviously, there were more trade-offs than benefits, forcing Apple to abandon the production of these models.
Then again, it does not hurt to dream, and @NekoMichiUBC shows how the iPhone 17 Pro mini, sporting a 4.7-inch screen, would appear next to the iPhone 17 Pro. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is also placed next to the compact smartphone for reference, and to say that there is a size disparity would be a gross understatement. The camera plateau covers nearly one-third of the iPhone 17 Pro mini’s entire backside, and assuming Apple would use the same physical camera upgrades, there would likely be less space to incorporate a decent battery.
Thankfully, the iPhone 17 Pro mini is just a concept, and on the X thread, several people have commented on how ‘cute’ and ‘adorable’ this model looks, but barely a handful of individuals have said that this smartphone would be their next purchase. From the look of things, Apple was right to discontinue its smaller iPhone range, but you have to admit that the iPhone 17 Pro mini looks exceptional.
News Source: @NekoMichiUBC
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