Thinking of upgrading your smartphone? 14 Rumored reasons to wait for the iPhone 17 in India

Rumored reasons to wait for iPhone 17: If you intend to replace your smartphone, you should wait a little longer, as the iPhone 17 is already making waves. From innovative design to ground-breaking AI capabilities, Apple is anticipated to provide significant improvements that will make the wait worthwhile.

Even though many people hurry to get the newest models, patience can occasionally pay off, particularly when considerable advancements are imminent. Waiting for the best version makes sense in India, where iPhones are a high-end investment.

With its improved camera, longer battery life, and innovative new features, the iPhone 17 is poised to revolutionize the market. Check out these 14 strong arguments for why the iPhone 17 might be worth the wait before you make your next buy!

14 Rumored reasons to wait for the iPhone 17

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Here are 14 rumored features that will be included in the upcoming iPhone 17 series, which is expected to be introduced in September 2025, if you intend to forego the iPhone 16 or are simply interested in what's coming up.

1. iPhone 17 Air

According to The Information, Apple intends to release a brand-new iPhone 17 model with a "significantly thinner" design. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that the gadget, which may be dubbed the "iPhone 17 Air," will have a "major redesign" with a thinner Dynamic Island and a single back camera positioned at the top-centre of the handset.

However, according to one rumor, the gadget will be bigger than this, with the battery being about 6mm thick. With a 6.9mm thickness, the iPhone 6 was Apple's smallest iPhone ever; hence, the iPhone 17 "Air" might not be significantly thinner than the top model of 2014.

Although not confirmed, the gadget is said to sport a 6.5-inch display and could replace the iPhone 17 Plus model. An upgraded front camera, an A19 chip, an Apple-designed 5G modem, and an aluminum chassis are further possible features. For more, see our list of iPhone 17 "Slim" rumors.

2. Rectangular Camera Bump

According to reports, next year's iPhone 17 Pro versions will undergo a significant overhaul, with the rear camera module being the main focus. There are rumors that the gadgets will have a new rear design that combines glass and aluminum.

A "rectangular camera bump" constructed of aluminum will replace the conventional 3D glass on the upper half of the back. To allow wireless charging, the lower part will continue to be glass.

Although Apple has been using glass backs since the 2017 iPhone 8 and iPhone X, previous iPhone models, except the 3G, 3GS, and 5C, had aluminum backs. The Information also claims that the metal camera hump on the iPhone 17 Pro will be bigger than on earlier generations.

3. 120Hz ProMotion (Always-on Display)

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When ProMotion is extended to all iPhone models in 2025, Apple plans to enable all models to ramp up to a refresh rate of 120 Hz for more fluid scrolling and video content when needed. The capability was previously exclusive to Apple's iPhone "Pro" models.

ProMotion would also allow the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 "Air" to have an always-on display that can display the wallpaper, widgets, alerts, and clock on the Lock Screen even while the device is locked. This would allow the display to ramp down to a more power-efficient refresh rate as low as 1Hz.

4. New Display Sizes

The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max have larger screens, measuring 6.27 and 6.86 inches, respectively, instead of 6.12 and 6.69 inches.

Apple is also anticipated to add a larger 6.27-inch display to its normal iPhone model by 2025, while the corresponding "iPhone 17 Plus" model (preliminarily known as the "iPhone 17 Air") may take on entirely different display specifications.

5. New All-Aluminum Design

According to reports, Apple intends to switch back to aluminum for all its devices with the iPhone 17 series. For the first time since Apple started differentiating between Pro and non-Pro models, metal frames will again be used on high-end iPhones with the two top iPhone 17 Pro versions.

Before the iPhone 15 Pro, which brought a titanium chassis as a significant upgrade, luxury models had stainless steel frames. In contrast, aluminum frames were only found on lower-end versions like the iPhone SE and iPhone 16. With aluminum frames returning for the iPhone 17 lineup, this material change signifies a cohesive approach.

6. Apple-Designed Wi-Fi 7 Chip

An Apple-designed Wi-Fi 7 chip is anticipated to be included for the first time in Apple's high-end 2025 devices. When paired with a compatible router, Wi-Fi 7 capability would enable the "Pro" versions to send and receive data simultaneously over the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands, leading to higher Wi-Fi speeds, reduced latency, and more dependable connectivity.

Additionally, the Wi-Fi chip would enable Apple to lessen its reliance on outside vendors like Broadcom, which presently provides Apple with a Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip for iPhones.

7. Scratch Resistant Anti-Reflective Display

Although the new iPhone 16 Pro models do have the latest-generation Ceramic Shield, which has an advanced formulation that is 2x tougher than the glass on any other smartphone, there is a rumour that the iPhone 17 will have an anti-reflective display that is more scratch-resistant than Apple's Ceramic Shield found on iPhone 15 models.

A "super-hard anti-reflective layer" on the iPhone 17's exterior glass is reportedly "more scratch-resistant." Although it's unclear if Apple intends to use the Gorilla Glass Armor found in Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra, the description of Corning's most recent technology supports the rumour.

8. 48MP Telephoto Lens

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It is anticipated that Apple's largest premium iPhone will have an enhanced 48-megapixel Telephoto lens tailored for usage with the company's Vision Pro headset.

With a back camera system made up entirely of 48-megapixel lenses, the 2025 "Pro Max" would be the first iPhone to achieve this feat, enabling it to capture even more photographic Information.

9. 24MP Selfie Camera

One report claims that the iPhone 17 range will include a 24-megapixel front-facing camera with a six-element lens. This year's iPhone 16 series has the same hardware as the iPhone 14 and 15, which have a 12-megapixel front-facing camera with five polycarbonate lens components.

The iPhone 17's 24-megapixel resolution improvement will preserve the quality of images even when cropped or enlarged, and the greater pixel count will help catch finer details. Image quality should also be marginally improved by switching to a six-element lens.

10. Smaller Dynamic Island

According to Jeff Pu of Haitong, Apple's top-tier 2025 iPhone will have a much smaller Dynamic Island because it will use smaller "metalens" for the Face ID system. A metal lens is a thin, flat lens with minute patterns etched onto it that can focus light more precisely than a regular iPhone camera, with curved lenses that reroute light towards the image sensor. This would be the first time Apple has altered the function since it debuted on the iPhone 14 Pro in 2022, assuming it narrows Dynamic Island.

11. Custom Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Chip

Beginning in 2025, Apple will utilize a new Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip designed internally. Apple will be able to lessen its dependency on Broadcom by replacing iPhone components with integrated Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chips.

Although Apple's 5G modem chip and its Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chips are separate, the company eventually hopes to incorporate them into a single part. The ultimate objective is to develop a wireless system with closely integrated and energy-efficient components, enabling Apple to reduce the battery consumption of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular technologies.

With the custom chips it is developing, Apple will also be able to produce new wearable technology and slimmer devices.

12. More Memory

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Apple's iPhone 17 lineup will include at least one model with 12GB. While Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo thinks that only the iPhone 17 Pro Max would have 12GB of RAM, Jeff Pu of investment firm Haitong has stated that both Pro versions will have the upgraded RAM. However, according to another trustworthy source, all iPhone 17 versions will have 12GB of RAM.

In contrast, all iPhone 16 models have 8GB of RAM, whereas the ordinary iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus have 6GB, the iPhone 15 Pro versions have 8GB, and so on. Any such expansion would enable better multitasking on the iPhone and supply more resources for Apple Intelligence functions that necessitate the presence of large-language models.

13. A19 Processor

Apple usually adds quicker and more efficient semiconductor technology to its iPhones every year. Although TSMC's next-generation 2-nanometer chips are not anticipated to be used in the iPhone 17 series, Apple's A19 chip technology will probably likely be based on an improved 3-nanometer process.

While the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air may contain the normal A19 chip, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are anticipated to include an A19 Pro chip.

With mass production scheduled for late 2024, TSMC is working on its N3P process, the chip technology we anticipate Apple will adopt for the iPhone 17 series. The N3P devices provide higher transistor density and performance efficiency than previous 3nm chip iterations.

14. New Thermal Design

According to one report, the iPhone 17 series will include a vapor chamber heatsink to enhance thermal performance. Numerous high-end Android devices currently make use of vapor chamber technology. Vapor chambers distribute heat uniformly over a greater surface area to avoid thermal throttling and maintain steady performance¡ªwhich is especially advantageous in thin devices. According to the source, the upgraded thermal heat spreader would be used in all iPhone 17 models.

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