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Leaks Suggest iPhone 17 Will Reuse A18 Chip, Adopt Metalens and 120Hz ProMotion Across All Models

Reports indicate Apple has begun trial production of a more affordable 'iPhone 17e' aimed at the first half of 2026.

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iPhone 16e feature a 48MP single rear camera.
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iPhone 17 Series Launch

Overview

  • The standard iPhone 17 is expected to retain the A18 chip from its predecessor and pack 8 GB of RAM, deferring the newer A19 series to higher tiers.
  • Analyst projections show the iPhone 17 Air, Pro and Pro Max will ship with A19 or A19 Pro chips paired with 12 GB of RAM for enhanced performance.
  • A new metalens technology is reported to be used for proximity sensing across all iPhone 17 models, allowing Apple to shrink the Dynamic Island.
  • All four variants are tipped to feature 120 Hz ProMotion OLED displays and upgrade their front-facing camera to a 24 MP sensor.
  • The iPhone 17 Air could become the thinnest model yet at approximately 5.5 mm thick and may employ a titanium frame for added strength.