Reports of Slim iPhone Expected in Late 2025
Emerging reports suggest a “slim” iPhone might be arriving in late 2025. According to an analyst’s note and a report from The Information, an “iPhone 17 Slim” is in development.
Last week, Apple launched its thinnest iPad yet, and the iPhone 16 is anticipated to be released in September.
Slimmer iPhone in the Works
The Information reported on Friday that a thinner iPhone might debut alongside the iPhone 17 in September 2025, based on insights from five sources familiar with the project. Internally dubbed D23, this major redesign is expected to be more expensive than the current iPhone Pro Max, which retails for $1,200. Despite the buzz around the slim iPhone, the full iPhone 16 lineup has yet to be announced but is expected in September.
Analyst Insights
Rumors of a slim iPhone have circulated since early May, spurred by a research note from Jeff Pu, an analyst at Hong Kong-based investment firm Haitong, as reported by 9to5Mac.
Possible Features and Design
One of the rumored models may be called “iPhone 17 Slim,” with a display size ranging between 6.12 inches (standard iPhone size) and 6.69 inches (Pro Max size), according to The Information. Notably, this slim iPhone may feature a back camera located at the top center of the phone, diverging from the traditional top left corner placement.
Recent Apple Releases and Market Competition
At the “Let Loose” event on May 7, Apple introduced a new iPad Pro, which boasts a thickness of just 5.1 millimeters—thinner than an iPod Nano. Reviews have praised the new ultra-thin OLED display, with tech review channel JerryRigEverything’s durability test of the 13-inch iPad Pro going viral. Reviewer Zack Nelson noted that the iPad’s “central spine” helped it remain functional even after being bent.
Financial and Competitive Landscape
Despite these innovations, Apple faces stiff competition in the smartphone market. iPhone revenue for Apple’s fiscal Q2 was $45.96 billion, down 10% year-over-year. Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.
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