### Anticipated iPhone 17 Series: Main Features and Modifications
A recent investor note from GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu indicates that Apple is likely to present some unexpected elements with its iPhone 17 series this autumn. Notably, Pu has updated his previous forecast concerning the chipsets utilized in the upcoming models. Rather than the expected A19 chip throughout the entire series, he now asserts that the entry-level iPhone 17 will incorporate the A18 chip, currently found in the iPhone 16.
#### Chipset and RAM Details
Previously, Pu indicated that the iPhone 17 series would include the A19 chip, with variations based on RAM options. His earlier forecast suggested that the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air would feature 8GB of RAM, while the Pro variants would include 12GB. However, his latest observations imply that the iPhone 17 will possess 8GB of RAM, whereas the iPhone 17 Air will come with 12GB, making it consistent with the Pro models.
#### Innovative Metalens Technology
Beyond the changes in chipsets, Pu’s evaluation emphasizes that all four models within the iPhone 17 series will implement a new metalens technology for the proximity sensor. This development could enable Apple to considerably minimize the size of the Face ID sensor, possibly resulting in a more compact Dynamic Island across the full series. This assertion stands in contrast to Ming-Chi Kuo’s earlier findings, which claimed that the Dynamic Island would remain largely similar to that of the iPhone 16 models.
#### iPhone 17 Series Specifications
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the expected specifications for the iPhone 17 series:
| Spec | iPhone 17 | iPhone 17 Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|——————|——————|——————|——————|——————–|
| Launch | Sep-25 | Sep-25 | Sep-25 | Sep-25 |
| Display | 6.1″ | 6.6″ | 6.3″ | 6.9″ |
| Processor | A18 N3E | A19 N3P | A19 Pro, N3P | A19 Pro, N3P |
| DRAM | LPDDR5 8GB | LPDDR5 12GB | LPDDR5X 12GB | LPDDR5X 12GB |
| Front Camera | 24MP, 6P | 24MP, 6P | 24MP, 6P | 24MP, 6P |
| Rear Camera | 48MP 7P, 12MP 5P | 48MP, 7P | 48MP 7P, Periscope
48MP 1G+3P, 48MP 6P | 48MP 7P, Periscope
48MP 1G+3P, 48MP 6P |
| Face ID | Structured light | Structured light | Structured light | Structured light |
| Casing | Aluminum | Titanium | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Modem | Qualcomm | Qualcomm or Apple | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Charging | 35W | 35W | 35W | 35W |
| NPI | Foxconn | Foxconn | Foxconn | ICT |
#### Summary
As Apple gears up for the debut of the iPhone 17 series, these expected modifications in specifications and technology could greatly affect user experience and device functionality. With the rollout of the new metalens technology and adjustments to the chipsets and RAM options, Apple continues to push the boundaries of innovation in the smartphone sector.
