Apple’s iPhone 17 is shaping up to be a bit of a surprise, and not entirely in a good way. While rumors are swirling about a larger display, a new report suggests the base model won’t see the performance boost many were hoping for. With the same chipset and RAM as its predecessor, is Apple playing it too safe with the iPhone 17? Let’s dive into the details.
According to a research note from GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu, the iPhone 17, set to launch in September 2025, will reportedly sport a 6.3-inch display, up from the 6.1 inches of the iPhone 16, matching the Pro model’s screen size. That’s a nice upgrade for those wanting a bigger canvas for streaming or multitasking. But here’s where things get puzzling: the iPhone 17 will reportedly stick with the A18 chip and 8GB of RAM—identical to the iPhone 16. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Air, Pro, and Pro Max are all expected to jump to the A19 chip with a beefier 12GB of RAM, leaving the base model feeling like a bit of a holdover.
There was chatter earlier about Apple possibly bumping up the iPhone 17’s RAM to match its siblings, but Pu’s note suggests that plan got scrapped. Keeping the A18 chip is an even odder choice, as it could make the iPhone 17 feel less competitive, especially for advanced AI features.
The A18 is no slouch—it powers the iPhone 16 with solid efficiency—but sticking with it might signal Apple’s pushing buyers toward pricier Pro models or the ultra-slim Air model.
The iPhone 17 will likely keep its 48MP main camera and IP68 rating, with iOS 26 rumored to include new tricks like external display support. But with no chip or RAM upgrade, it risks being overshadowed by its flashier siblings. Apple’s WWDC on June 9 might shed more light, but for now, the iPhone 17 seems like a bigger screen in last year’s clothes.
The tech giant was recently rumored to be working on a 200MP camera for a future iPhone model — you can learn more about it here.
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