The iPhone 15 Plus (review) is certainly enjoyable to use with its large viewing real estate while being a cheaper alternative to Apple’s other large iPhone 15 Pro Max (review) model. It is expected this year’s iPhone 16 Plus will feature the same panel size. A report within the supply chain forecasts that next year’s iPhone 17 Plus could see its display size shrink.
Apple iPhone 17 Plus could shrink in size as well
In a paywalled post on X, prolific Apple leaker and consultant Ross Young mentioned the iPhone 17 Plus slated for 2025 will feature a display that is smaller than the current display found in the iPhone 15 Plus and upcoming iPhone 16 Plus.
Young didn’t divulge how much smaller the panel in the Apple iPhone 17 Plus will be. However, he touted the screen size will sit between the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Based on what we know, this year’s iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will grow in size by featuring 6.3-inch and 6.8-inch displays, respectively. It is safe to say these sizes will remain in the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Therefore, we could see the iPhone 17 Plus’ display size fall between 6.3-inch to 6.6-inch wide.
At the same time, the reason for the switch to a smaller panel is still unknown, but this could mean a step to further distinguish between the standard iPhone models from the Pro counterparts.
Other changes you can expect in the Apple iPhone 17
Beyond the size, both the standard iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Plus are rumored to enlist higher refresh rates that could enable the ProMotion function similar to iPhone Pro models. A tougher glass protection is said to be in the works as well, and that may debut across the entire iPhone 17.
The iPhone 17 won’t be ready until a year and a half so we should see more developments surrounding the next-generation iPhone catalog going forward.
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