According to Apple analyst Jeff Pu’s research, the upcoming iPhone 17 series released next year will upgrade the front-facing camera to 24 million pixels.
It is reported that the iPhone 17 series will consist of four models: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Slim, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, all of which will have 24 megapixel front-facing cameras and six plastic lens elements.
Compared to the 12-megapixel front-facing camera and 5P lens of the iPhone 15 series, this upgrade will significantly improve the image quality.
In addition, the iPhone 17 series will continue to use TSMC’s 3nm process, rather than the widely expected 2nm process.
The 2nm chip may not be ready for mass production until the end of 2025, which means that the 2026 iPhone 18 series could be the first product to use the 2nm process node.
The iPhone 17 Slim will only have a single rear camera, will have a 6.6-inch display, and will likely be equipped with Apple’s A19 chip, possibly using aluminum and titanium alloy materials.
In fact, Apple’s main focus on the iPhone 17 Slim will be the design, not the hardware.