iPhone 17: A new report has surfaced about Apple’s iPhone 17, which may be a bit disappointing for those who were expecting a big change this time. While some rumors were talking about a bigger screen, according to the new information, there will be no significant increase in performance in the iPhone 17 base model. It is being said that it will get the same A18 chip and 8GB RAM as in the previous iPhone 16. This means that Apple has not taken much risk in updating the base model this time and has planned to turn customers towards its premium Pro version.
Big change in display
According to the research note of GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu, the iPhone 17 will get a 6.3-inch display, which is slightly larger than the 6.1 inches of the iPhone 16. This screen size will be equal to the iPhone 16 Pro model. With this, users are expected to get a better experience in multitasking and video streaming. However, this upgrade only makes sense if the accompanying hardware is also better, but alas, the processor and RAM in the iPhone 17 will not be updated.
A18 chip and 8GB RAM
In the iPhone 17, Apple will use the same A18 Bionic chip that was in the iPhone 16. This chip has already proven to be very good in performance and efficiency, but technology is changing rapidly and it is necessary to have new hardware so that users can take full advantage of the new features. The RAM in the iPhone 17 will also remain 8GB, while its Pro, Pro Max and iPhone 17 Air versions are expected to get A19 chip and 12GB RAM. These changes clearly show that instead of upgrading the base model, Apple has kept it at the old level so that people move towards the premium model.
Strategy behind this decision of the company
Earlier some reports had said that Apple could make the RAM of the iPhone 17 equal to the Pro model, but now this plan has been canceled. The continuation of the A18 chip may be a strange decision, as it may limit the high-end AI features and other technical advancements of the iPhone 17. This move is probably a strategic decision by Apple, so that they can increase the sales of expensive models and offer the budget version with limited features.
No major change in camera
The 48-megapixel main camera in the iPhone 17 is going to remain the same. Also, the water and dust resistance rating of IP68 will also remain intact. With the iOS 26 operating system, some new features such as external display support can be found, which will improve the user experience. But since the hardware is the same old, the Pro and Air models will prove to be more attractive and high-performance devices than the base model.
More info in the upcoming WWDC event
Apple’s annual developers conference (WWDC) will be held on June 9, where the company may reveal more about the iPhone 17 and iOS 26. The information that has come out at the moment suggests that the iPhone 17 will be a phone with a larger display, but there will not be much change at the technical level inside it. This move reflects Apple’s marketing strategy, in which the customer segment is being separated by making the base model simple and the premium version better.
Inshort
If you are thinking of buying the base iPhone 17, then it is important to understand that this model will come with the same hardware as last year’s iPhone 16, only the display will be larger. In comparison, the new chipset and better RAM in the iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max and Air models will provide better performance and more future-ready phones. In such a situation, Apple has limited the base model to promote its high-end model, which may be disappointing for some users.