Details regarding Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 series are emerging from the Taiwanese market, with several significant potential upgrades. The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro are rumored to feature 120Hz displays, promising smoother visuals. The standard iPhone 16 models currently operate with 60Hz displays, making this a notable change.
Another key area of focus is the iPhone 17 Air, which is speculated to utilize a “Silicon Anode battery.” This type of battery is expected to provide higher energy density compared to the graphite batteries currently used in other iPhone models. The iPhone 17 Air is also rumored to include a battery case to ensure the device can last throughout the day. Further rumors suggest that the iPhone 17 Air will have an eSIM-only design to maintain an ultra-thin profile. Furthermore, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max could have improvements to the optical zoom functionality, facilitated by software enhancements. The maximum zoom capabilities on the Pro models could increase, potentially reaching 8x, an improvement from the 5x zoom found in the iPhone 16 Pro series.