this year Apple changed screen size iPhone 16 ProWe also expect a change in the size of the screens in the series next year to make it larger than the 2023 iPhone 15 Pro model. iPhone 17. Here’s what we know.

Standard iPhone 17

Apple may introduce a new screen size for the standard iPhone 17 model in 2025. The iPhone 17 may measure 6.3 inches instead of 6.1 inches, making it the same size as the current iPhone 16 Pro. With its 6.3-inch size, it will sit between the 6.1-inch iPhone 15 and the 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Plus. But Apple may only have one non-pro model in its lineup next year (see below).

iPhone 17 Plus– iPhone 17 Air

Apple is said to be phasing out the Plus model in 2025 due to poor sales, replacing it with a smaller iPhone 17 that could be nicknamed the “iPhone Air”. While the iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7-inch screen, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to be somewhere between the size of the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max. According to different rumors, Apple decided on screen sizes of 6.55 inches, 6.6 inches and 6.65 inches; which would make it smaller than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, but larger than the 17 Pro.

iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max

Apple is not currently expected to change the size of the Pro models as it did with the iPhone 16 series this year. This means the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max should be around 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches respectively. But according to InformationThe iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will have “significant design changes” that go beyond screen size. These changes are said to include the use of an aluminum frame instead of titanium, half-aluminum instead of full glass, a half-glass back and a rectangular camera bump.

New display technology

120 Hz Promotion on the entire line

Apple plans to expand ProMotion to all iPhone models in 2025, allowing all models to increase the refresh rate to 120 Hz for smoother scrolling and video content when needed. Previously, only “Pro” models in Apple’s iPhone series had this feature. Specifically, ProMotion will reduce the screen refresh rate on the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 “Air” to the more energy-efficient 1Hz refresh rate, allowing for an always-on display that can display the lock screen clock, widgets, notifications, and wallpaper. even if the device is locked.

More energy-saving displays

Recent unconfirmed rumors suggest that Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro models may feature a new display technology known as Low Dielectric TEE (Electrically Enhanced Conduction). This term probably refers to the use of low dielectric constant materials in the thin film encapsulation (TFE) of the display. Although it is not yet clear what this particular innovation offers, the use of low-dielectric materials could reduce signal interference and power loss in general, leading to more efficient power usage and potentially longer battery life.

Scratch-resistant, anti-glare screen

The iPhone 17 is said to have a more durable anti-glare screen than the Ceramic Shield found on Apple’s iPhone 15 models. The iPhone 17’s outer glass is said to have an “ultra-hard anti-glare layer.” i.e. “more scratch resistant”. It’s unclear whether Apple plans to adopt the Gorilla Glass Armor that Samsung uses on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, but Corning’s description of the latest technology is consistent with the rumors. It is also worth remembering that the new iPhone 16 Pro models have the latest generation ceramic screen with an advanced formula, which, according to Apple, is twice as durable as the glass on other smartphones.

A smaller dynamic island

According to Haitong’s Jeff Pu, Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max will have a much narrower Dynamic Island thanks to the device’s use of smaller “metals” for the Face ID system. While the traditional iPhone camera has curved lenses that direct light to the image sensor, a metalens is a thin, flat lens with microscopic patterns etched into it that can focus light more precisely. Assuming this leads to a narrower Dynamic Island, this appears to be the first time Apple has changed this feature since its launch on the iPhone 14 Pro in 2022.

Older iPhone models: noticeable size changes

• Original iPhone to iPhone 4S (2007-2011): The first iPhone, released in 2007, featured a 3.5-inch display, which Apple retained until the iPhone 4S. At the time, this screen size was considered quite large compared to many modern phones.
• iPhone 5 to iPhone 5S/SE (2012-2016): Apple increased the screen size to 4 inches with the iPhone 5. This change addresses the growing consumer trend towards larger screens, allowing for an improved viewing experience while maintaining a comfortable grip.
• iPhone 6 and 6 Plus (2014): Significant changes have occurred in the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, whose screen diagonals are 4.7 inches and 5.5 inches, respectively. The move was made in response to the growing market for large smartphones or “phablets”. This marked Apple’s entry into a segment where rivals like Samsung are making money.
• iPhone X (2017): With the release of the iPhone X in 2017, Apple shifted to a new design paradigm by reducing bezels and introducing cut-out displays. The iPhone X featured a 5.8-inch display, which was halfway between the previous two sizes.
• iPhone XR (2018): The iPhone XR retained the new design profile like the iPhone X but increased the screen size to 6.1 inches.
• iPhone 11 Pro Max (2019): The iPhone 11 Pro Max was the first “Max” model Apple released with a 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR display, making it larger than previous iPhone models.
• iPhone 12 Pro Max (2020): The iPhone 12 Pro Max featured a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display, again making it the largest iPhone at launch.
• iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 13 mini (2020-2021): The iPhone 12 mini was introduced in 2020, and Apple launched a new model specifically designed to be smaller and more compact for the first time since the original iPhone SE. With its 5.4-inch screen, it appealed to users who preferred smaller, more manageable phones that could be used easily with one hand. The iPhone 13 mini continued this trend, but reports and market analysis showed that overall demand for such a device was relatively low compared to Apple’s larger models, and Apple has not repeated this option in its iPhone lineup since then.
• iPhone 15 Pro to iPhone 16 Pro (2023-2024) : This year, Apple introduced the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max with larger screens of 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches respectively. Compared to the 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch sizes of the previous iPhone Pro and iPhone Pro Max models, the current devices also feature thinner bezels, improving the viewing experience without significantly increasing the overall size of the device.