Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is shaping up to be one of the most diverse in recent years, with four models designed to target different audiences. According to a newly leaked carrier document from South Korea, Apple is preparing a standard iPhone 17, the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, and the more advanced iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The carrier document shows a highlight of the specifications that users should be looking forward to next week, as the company will take center stage on September 9.
Leaked documents from a Korean telecom carrier detail Apple’s iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, Pro, and Pro Max specifications
As highlighted in the leaked carrier document (via Jukanlosreve), the base iPhone 17 does not push the boundaries when it comes to design or innovation in exclusive features, but it is a refinement over the current iPhone 16. It features a 6.3-inch OLED display coupled with the new A19 chip, 8GB of RAM, and a dual camera system consisting of a 48MP main sensor and a 12MP ultra-wide lens. The company is also upgrading the front camera to 24MP, which should bring a noticeable difference in video calls. It is also reported to feature a 3,600mAh battery, and conjoined with the chip’s efficiency and software optimization, we expect it to be even better than the current ‘Pro’ models.
Other than the base variant, Apple’s shiny new toy this year will be the iPhone 17 Air, which will feature an ultra-thin chassis. It will come in at just 5.5mm and weigh only 145 grams, but despite these changes, the device will still feature a 6.6-inch ProMotion display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 2740 by 1280. The company has kept the design minimal with a single 48MP main camera and a 24MP front camera. The document claims that the device will be powered by the A19 chip, but we have previously reported that the company will use the A19 Pro chip with a 5-core GPU. The battery is modest, not great, sitting at just 2800mAh, and the company would have to compensate with software optimizations.
It will also be the first device after the iPhone 16e to feature Apple’s custom C1 modem, which will possibly contribute to the battery life. The iPhone 17 Pro models, on the flip side, will come with major improvements on the outside as well as inside. The smaller 6.3-inch iPhone 17 Pro will feature a triple-lens camera setup similar to the iPhone 17 Pro Max, but it could house some differences. The smaller ‘Pro’ would also feature a 3700mAh battery against the Pro Max’s 5000mAh. Both models are slated to come with a new vapor chamber cooling system, which will allow the device to remain cool under heavy workloads.
Both models will feature the A19 Pro chips with a 6-core GPU coupled with 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage capacity. Apple is expected to announce the new models on Monday, September 9, and we will be covering the event in extensive detail, so be sure to stick around for our in-depth coverage.
About the author: Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.
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