Rumors of an ultra iPhone has been going around for years now, the legendary iPhone that should replace or sit above the Pro Max model. 2025 could be the year when these rumors finally become a reality, because Apple is again to announce an ultra model with the IPhone 17 series.
A recent report from the Naver blog (via GSMARENA) says that Apple will abandon the Pro Max model and will replace it with the iPhone 17 Ultra. Speculation stems from the analysis of the supply chain, which suggests that Apple is preparing to introduce new material features that could bring out ultra.
If it seems familiar, it is because Samsung also has an ultra model in its flagship series. The Galaxy Ultra models are above the standard flagship products in the S series, and these are the ultra models that have the best cameras, higher capacity batteries and exclusive features.
If Apple is launching an iPhone 17 Ultra, the iPhone line will follow more closely at the Galaxy S series from Samsung than ever before.
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A key change in this ultra iPhone 17 model could be a smaller dynamic island, but Apple has not ordered enough equipment to provide this upgrade in Ultra and Pro Max models. So, did he finally decided to abandon the Pro Max?
The iPhone 17 Ultra is also designed to have exclusively a cooling system for the steam chamber, which would improve heat management and allow greater performance. In addition, it should pack a larger battery than the iPhone 16 Pro Max – GSMARENA speculates that it could be evaluated at 4,685mAh.
Although it is too early to say with certainty if Apple will actually abandon the pro max in favor of an ultra model, we will certainly not be surprised. After all, 2025 is the year he decided to end his series in favor of the iPhone 16th, and another brand change in the iPhone line does not require too much section for imagination.
