The iPhone 16 series was successfully launched in 2024 and turned out to be an iterative one. Based on standard practice, the company has launched four products in its iPhone series. However, the new rumors hint at five products for the year 2025. This post will briefly discuss the upcoming iPhones.
Let’s briefly talk about what’s coming in 2025. Apple is rumored to launch the regular iPhone 17 series along with the most awaited iPhone SE 2025. However, this time, there will likely be no iPhone “Plus” model; instead, the company will replace it with the tag “Air.” Hence, we could expect the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max along with the new iPhone SE. Without wasting time, let’s start the discussion with the iPhone 17 series and end with the SE model.
iPhone 17
The iPhone 17 is expected to be as strong as the previous iPhone 16 but with some apparent upgrades. It can come with an A19 Bionic chipset, a 24MP front camera, and 8GB of base RAM. To keep it compact, it will likely feature the same 6.1-inch display. There can be more iterative upgrades, but since there is time for the launch, the leaks will take some time to appear. But, with the above-expected specs, the iPhone 17 looks like a strong competitor if it gets the pricing right.
iPhone 17 Air
The company’s most significant change this year is the replacement of the Plus model with Air. Therefore, there will be no iPhone 17 Plus; instead, Apple will launch iPhone 17 Air. The model will emphasize form factor, sliminess, and lightweight over functionality. The iPhone is expected to be the company’s thinnest iPhone ever made.
The only difference between the regular iPhone 17 and the iPhone 17 Air is the futuristic and thin design. It will feature specs similar to the base model, such as an A19 chipset and 8GB RAM. The exclusive attraction for the model will be its display size, which will vary between the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max.
The iPhone 17 Air will likely come with Apple’s in-house 5G modem and a high refresh rate display. The pricing factor will be difficult for the company to set, as it will conflict with the Pro variant. This will let consumers choose between form factor and functionality. Let’s see how the company copes with it.
iPhone 17 Pro
Many can expect since the iPhone 17 Air is an exciting launch, Apple could compromise with the Pro variant, which is not the case. The iPhone 17 Pro will likely have its unique identity (slight design change). It will likely get a newly designed Titanium frame instead of Aluminium and a rectangular rear camera layout.
From the internal specifications point of view, it will feature an A19 Pro chipset, 12GB of base RAM, and a Qualcomm 5G modem. It will feature the same display size as the iPhone 16 Pro (6.3 Inches). Since the rear camera design is changing, we can expect significant camera upgrades. Having said that, the front camera is upgrading from 12MP to 24MP.
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Since the iPhone 17 Pro Max is the high-end iPhone of the series, it deserves the right to carry all the flagship and distinctive features. For instance, the company will reduce the size of Dynamic Island exclusively. It remains unknown whether this will affect the Face ID placement or if it is finally coming inside the display.
The display size is expected to remain the same as the previous generation (6.9-inch). Hence, the battery life will be significantly better than that of the iPhone 17 Pro. Also, it will feature a better camera than the regular Pro model. We will have to wait and see since it is time for launch, and the upcoming leaks will slowly confirm the same.
iPhone SE 2025
It appears that the most awaited iPhone SE is finally approaching in 2025. It will wash out all the classy and old iPhone looks, such as bigger bezels consisting of a Home Button and an old rear look. The phone will feature features similar to those offered by the iPhone 16.
The new iPhone SE, which is rumored to be called iPhone 16E, is expected to come with a powerful A18 chipset, 8GB RAM with Apple Intelligence support, a USB Type-C port, a 48MP primary camera, Apple’s in-house 5G modem, and a 6.1-inch edge-to-edge OLED display with a notch. Overall, it turns out to be a compelling, budget-friendly option, differentiating from the upcoming iPhone 17 series.
This year, Apple is planning to go from the iPhone 17 Air to the new iPhone SE, and it is planning to go distinctive and aggressive. What are your thoughts on the iPhone 17 series? Do you like the changes it is expected to bring? Is any iPhone intriguing you to upgrade from your existing one? Let us know in the comments section below.
