iPhone 17 Plus Tipped to Sport Smaller Screen Compared to iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 16 Plus

Apple could further differentiate the different models in its iPhone 17 lineup based on screen size.

Written by David Delima | Updated: 18 April 2024 13:42 IST

iPhone 17 Plus Tipped to Sport Smaller Screen Compared to iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 16 Plus

iPhone 15 Plus (pictured) and iPhone 14 Plus had the same display size as their 'Pro Max' counterparts

Highlights

iPhone 17 Plus might have a smaller screen than the iPhone 16 Plus
Apple's 'Plus' model in 2025 could be smaller than the iPhone 17 Pro Max
The company is expected to launch the iPhone 17 series next year

iPhone 17 Plus could be launched by the company next year with one notable change compared to its predecessors. The purported successor to the upcoming iPhone 16 Plus model is said to arrive with a smaller display, according to details shared by Ross Young, CEO and Co-Founder of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC). The move could result in all of Apple's iPhone models being available at different price points, but it is worth noting that the iPhone 17 Plus is not expected to debut until H2 2025.

In a post on X (formerly Twiitter), DSCC's Ross Young (who has a very good track record when it comes to leaking display specifications of Apple's upcoming smartphones) states that the iPhone 17 Plus might be equipped with a slightly smaller screen than the company's previous "Plus" models.

Young doesn't specify a display size for the iPhone 17 Plus, but says that the handset's screen will be larger than the iPhone 17 and smaller than the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Both the iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 15 Plus were launched with the same 6.7-inch display as the iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro Max, and recent reports suggest the upcoming iPhone 16 Plus will also feature a 6.7-inch screen.

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Apple's standard iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models are likely to arrive with 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays, respectively, while reports increase the size of the displays on this year's Pro models by 0.2 inches. The iPhone 16 Pro could sport a 6.3-inch screen, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max may feature a 6.9-inch display.

It's worth taking these rumours related to the iPhone 17 Plus with a pinch of salt, as there are several months before Apple is likely to launch the iPhone 17 series in 2025. The company is expected the iPhone 16 series of smartphones — comprising the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max — in the third quarter of 2024.

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Apple iPhone 15 Plus

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.70-inch

Processor Apple A16 Bionic

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 17

Resolution 1290x2796 pixels

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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent display
USB Type-C
AAA gaming
Excellent all-round performance
Good primary and telephoto camera
Customisable Action Button

Bad
Gets hot quickly when stressed
Slow wired charging
Expensive

Read detailed Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max review

Display 6.70-inch

Processor Apple A17 Pro

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 17

Resolution 1290x2796 pixels

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iPhone 14 Plus

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Good overall performance
Great camera quality in daylight
iOS ecosystem and ease of use
Excellent battery life

Bad
Dated design and notch
Same SoC as iPhone 13 series
Relatively slow charging
Expensive

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Display 6.68-inch

Processor Apple A15 Bionic

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 16

Resolution 1284x2778 pixels

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iPhone 14 Pro Max

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.70-inch

Processor Apple A16 Bionic

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 16

Resolution 2796x1290 pixels

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