It may seem like every year the next big iPhone update is just a year away, but a new rumor claims that this time that might be true. A new report from The Information (subscription required) indicates that Apple is working on a new version of the iPhone for 2025 that will be sold as a higher-end version above the Pro Max model.
However, this new iPhone won’t just be a larger version of the Pro Max. In fact, it may not be a Pro model at all. The Information reports that the most defining feature of the new iPhone will be its redesigned body with a new ultra-thin body, a smaller Dynamic Island and a centered rear camera, giving this iPhone a clear visual difference from other models in the range. The screen size may fall between the Pro and Pro Max models, this is the first time Apple has not given importance to the larger model.
The new slim iPhone will also likely feature an A19 Pro chip and appears to replace the iPhone Plus, although it will be more expensive than the iPhone Pro Max. Apple has been rumored to release a new high-end iPhone for years, but it has been reported that it will be an ultra-high-end model with a larger screen. This model seems to deviate from this plan.
It seems that slimming is back in fashion in Cupertino. Apple has just unveiled the 5.3mm thick iPad Pro M4, the thinnest device Apple has ever made. The iPhone 16 Plus is 7.8mm thick compared to the iPad Pro M2, which had a depth of 6.4mm.
The news report comes after analyst Jeff Pu wrote in a note to investors earlier this month about a similar new iPhone model. Pu said the iPhone 17 and 17 “Slim” will have 8GB of RAM with the A18 or A19 chip, while the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max will have an A19 Pro with 12GB of RAM. However, the Information report paints a portrait of a more high-end model than Pu’s rumor. Also participating in the rumor is Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants, who claims the new model will have a 6.5-inch screen.
