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iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max Could Ditch Titanium for Aluminium Frame

iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max Could Ditch Titanium for Aluminium Frame

iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max have a Titanium frame.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Dhruv Raghav | Updated: 16 July 2025 18:39 IST

iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max Could Ditch Titanium for Aluminium Frame

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iPhone 16 comes with an Aluminium frame

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Highlights

iPhone 17 Air could be only new iPhone model to feature a Titanium frame
iPhone 17 Air is expected to be the thinnest iPhone ever
Apple could choose titanium for its superior durability

Apple is believed to announce its iPhone 17 family in the second week of September. The iPhone 17 Air, which is expected to replace the 'Plus' version, is likely to be a game-changer in the new lineup with a slim design. Several leaks and rumours have already suggested its design and specifications. Now, a new report indicates that the iPhone 17 Air could be the only new iPhone model to feature a Titanium frame.

iPhone 17 Air Said to Feature Titanium Frame

MacRumors, quoting an investor note by analyst Jeff Pu from equity research firm GF Securities, has reported that iPhone 17 Air, which is expected to be unveiled as the successor to last year's iPhone 16 Plus, will arrive with a Titanium frame. The iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max models will reportedly be equipped with an Aluminium frame.

Apple used a Titanium frame for its iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models. Whereas, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models came with an Aluminium frame. The report pointed out that Apple is said to use Titanium as it is claimed to offer superior durability that could help in maintaining structural integrity of the iPhone 17 Air's supposed slender design. However, the report also notes that aluminium is lighter compared to Titanium and may have been a better choice.

iPhone 17 Air Could Be Available in Four Colour Options

The iPhone 17 series is expected to have different designs for each model. They rumoured Apple smartphones are expected to launch between September 8 and September 12. According to a recent report, the iPhone 17 Pro models could be powered by Apple's A19 Pro chip, paired with 12GB of RAM, while the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air may use the standard A19 chip alongside 8GB of RAM.

Here’s When Apple Could Unveil the iPhone 17 Series

Additionally, the iPhone 17 Pro and non-Pro models are tipped to feature a 6.3-inch display. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Air could sport a 6.5-inch screen, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to get a 6.9-inch display.

iPhone 16

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A18

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1179x2556 pixels

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iPhone 16 Pro Max

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Massive screen size
Brilliant display
Performance beast
Camera Control is a boon
Fantastic battery life

Bad
Big phone for one-hand use
Expensive
No Apple Intelligence at launch
Slow-wired charging support

Read detailed Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max review

Display 6.90-inch

Processor Apple A18 Pro

Front Camera 12-megapixel

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

RAM 8GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1320x2868 pixels

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iPhone 16 Plus

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Stunning display
Solid build quality and lovely colour options
Battery life is bonkers on this one
Excellent for gaming and performance (in general)
Improved cameras

Bad
Still offers a 60Hz refresh rate and misses out on AOD (always-on display)
No fast charging
Comes with USB 2
No Apple Intelligence features out of the box

Read detailed Apple iPhone 16 Plus review

Display 6.70-inch

Processor Apple A18

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1290x2796 pixels

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iPhone 16 Pro

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.30-inch

Processor Apple A18 Pro

Front Camera 12-megapixel

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

RAM 8GB

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

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1206x2622 pixels

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