Apart from some notable design changes on the outside, Apple is rumored to bring some internal revamps to the more expensive iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, which will upgrade the user experience. Sometimes, it is the tiniest of upgrades that make the vital difference, and according to the latest rumor, the earpiece belonging to the more premium models is said to become longer compared to the previous-generation models. This change should introduce a wave of benefits, which we will discuss at length below.
A longer earpiece could be made possible thanks to Apple employing a metalens on the iPhone 17 series, but the rumor does not confirm this
The rumor was published by @duanrui1205, who has a long history of accurately predicting what Apple will launch in the near future. On this occasion, he has returned to the micro-blogging platform X, stating that the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are rumored to ship with a longer earpiece, resulting in better audio clarity when making phone calls. Additionally, Apple typically equips its devices with front-firing and bottom-firing speakers, delivering somewhat of a surround-sound experience, and the longer earpiece should allow for more noise to pass through.
Unfortunately, the rumor does not mention how Apple will make this possible. Assuming this claim is true, why will this change not arrive to the less expensive iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air? The California-based giant could achieve this feat by switching to a metalens for its upcoming flagships. For those who do not know, this technology will reduce the Face ID sensor size, shrinking the Dynamic Island. Since more space will be freed up internally, Apple’s engineers will likely take advantage of this flexibility and make the earpiece longer.
iPhone 17 Pro / 17 Pro Max 的听筒开孔长度，会变得很长。
— DuanRui段锐 (@duanrui1205) June 2, 2025
If this is exactly what Apple has in mind, the company is said to bring its metalens change to the entire lineup, so why is the longer earpiece rumored to be exclusive to the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max? Perhaps this exclusivity is done on purpose, but it is important to treat this information with a pinch of salt, and we will return with more updates.
News Source: @duanrui1205
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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