Hey, folks, have you noticed an interesting pattern in the tech world? Every time Apple releases a new iPhone, leaks about the next generation start flying around!

Take iPhone 16, for example. It was just released in September, and now the news about the iPhone 17 series is already all over the place. It feels like the annual and year-long 'trailer' for iPhone 17 has already begun!

Come on, Mingmei Wuxian, today I'm going to gossip about the features of the iPhone 17 series. Guaranteed to leave you breathless and wanting more!

First, according to the latest leaks from foreign media, Apple will launch the new iPhone 17 Air next year, replacing the Plus model. It will form a new Apple product line matrix along with the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Among them, the iPhone 17 Air is an ultra-thin model, 2mm thinner than the iPhone 16 Pro. Since the iPhone 16 Pro is 8.25mm thick, this means the iPhone 17 Air is 6.25mm thick, making it the thinnest iPhone in Apple's history.

So far, the thinnest iPhone we've seen is the iPhone 6, which is 6.9mm thick. The iPhone 17 Air will break the iPhone 6's record.

However, besides the 'body thickness of only 5~6mm,' the cost of the ultra-thin body has also surfaced.

For instance, the iPhone 17 Air may only come with a single speaker, while the current iPhone also has a second speaker at the bottom. It might adopt a 'single camera' configuration with a 'large, centered bump' design.

Additionally, due to space limitations, the iPhone 17 Air may not have a physical SIM card slot, meaning it will be the first iPhone globally to only support eSIM.

However, currently, domestic mobile phones sold in China generally do not support eSIM technology and still require traditional physical SIM card slots. This is because the eSIM system may prevent telecom operators from verifying each user's identity, which conflicts with the regulatory requirement for real-name registration for each mobile phone user.

If the iPhone 17 Air does not have a physical SIM card slot, it will not be able to be sold in mainland China.

Of course, for Apple's 'home country' of the United States, this change has no impact. Since the iPhone 14, the US version of the iPhone has removed the SIM card slot and is the only version globally that does not support physical SIM cards.

To sell in the Chinese market, Apple may launch a special edition of the iPhone 17 Air for the Chinese market, equipped with a physical SIM card slot to meet user needs. However, such a design will obviously increase product complexity and production costs.

Furthermore, foreign media have also leaked that the iPhone 17 Air will be equipped with Apple's self-developed 5G modem. This chip is smaller than Qualcomm's 5G modem, and Apple hopes to use a smaller, more integrated chip to save internal space and make room for the battery.

Reports indicate that Apple's self-developed 5G modem, codenamed Sinope, only supports four-carrier aggregation and does not support mmWave (millimeter wave) technology.

This means Sinope will rely on the more widely used Sub-6 technology, which is currently used in the iPhone SE. In contrast, Qualcomm's 5G modem products can support six or more carriers simultaneously, and Qualcomm's 5G products have a higher maximum download speed than Apple's solution.

Although Qualcomm's solution performs better, Apple still intends to use its self-developed modem. According to foreign media, Apple aims to replace Qualcomm's solution with its self-developed 5G modem within three years.

Of course, for us iPhone users, no matter what chip it is, as long as the signal is good and the internet speed is fast, it's fine~

By the way, the iPhone 17 Pro series returns to an aluminum frame. In contrast, the iPhone 15 Pro series and 16 Pro series have titanium alloy frames, and the iPhone 14 Pro series has stainless steel frames. This time, the appearance of the iPhone 17 Pro series will be readjusted, and Apple will adopt a design that is half aluminum and half glass.

In addition, as Apple fans expected, Apple has finally targeted the screens of the standard versions! According to leaks from foreign media, the iPhone 17 series will comprehensively adopt LTPO panels.

What does this mean? Both the standard version and the Slim (Air) ultra-thin model will enjoy 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate technology. Maybe there will even be an Always-On Display (AOD) function! This way, scrolling through videos and browsing the web will be incredibly smooth, making standard version users extremely happy!

Of course, Pro version users don't panic. The iPhone 17 Pro Max will adopt a smaller 'metalens' design, further narrowing the size of the Dynamic Island. This is the first time the Dynamic Island has been reduced in size since the release of the iPhone 14 Pro. Only Apple can do this!

Regarding processor upgrades, Apple maintains its unwavering habit.

The iPhone 17 series will likely adopt the new A19 series chip, with the iPhone 17 Pro version using the A19 Pro.

According to reports, this is a chip based on TSMC's new 3nm process.

Considering the significant improvement of the A18 series, it is unclear how the A19 Pro will perform, but it can be expected that its energy efficiency ratio will achieve new breakthroughs.

After all, TSMC's refinement of the 3nm process still gives me confidence.

Let's just hope Apple can squeeze out more performance from the A19 Pro...

This also means that the iPhone 17 series will miss out on TSMC's latest 2nm process technology. Apple will introduce TSMC's 2nm process on the iPhone 18 series at the earliest.

Data shows that TSMC's 2nm (N2) process will be launched as early as 2025. Whether in density or energy efficiency, it will be the most advanced technology in the semiconductor industry.

The N2 technology adopts a leading nanosheet transistor structure, providing full-node performance and power advantages to meet the growing demand for energy-efficient computing. With TSMC's continuous improvement strategy, N2 and its derivatives will further expand TSMC's technological leadership in the future.

By the way, speaking of photography, the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max have gone all in! The rear telephoto camera has been upgraded to 48 megapixels, and the front camera has been upgraded to 24 megapixels. Finally, no more complaints about the age-old 12-megapixel lens!

However, users of the standard version may be disappointed as there is currently no news of any camera upgrades. It seems they will have to wait a bit longer.

Lastly, it's worth mentioning that the iPhone 17 Pro Max will also make breakthroughs in memory and heat dissipation. It will be upgraded to 12GB of RAM and adopt a combined heat dissipation solution of vapor chamber (VC) and graphite sheets to ensure the smooth operation of more AI functions on the device side.

Of course, the above information comes only from foreign media leaks. Specific specifications will still need to be confirmed by the official announcement. You never know what surprises Apple might have in store for us!

Anyway, there's still a long time before the iPhone 17 is released, and there are many variables. It's not ruled out that the final product may differ significantly from current leaks.

But in summary, regarding the new information about the iPhone 17, Mingmei Wuxian will keep a close eye on it. Let's see if Apple will surprise us with its final product.

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