The information reported today that Apple plans to launch an all-new high-end iPhone 17 model next year, and there was one detail worth noting: the rear cameras could be moved to the “top center” of the device.
The iPhone’s rear camera system has been positioned in the upper left corner of the device since the original 2007 model, so moving the cameras to the top center of the device would be a notable change. Some popular Android smartphones have rear cameras positioned towards the top center, such as Google’s Pixel 8 Pro.
The report says that the new iPhone 17 model will feature a “major redesign” similar to the iPhone X, so it sounds like Apple has big plans for this device. With the report claiming that the device could be priced higher than the Pro Max model, which starts at $1,199, perhaps this will turn out to be the “iPhone Ultra” that has been rumored for several years.
Here’s everything the report mentioned about the thinner iPhone 17:
- Between 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch display (probably 6.5-inch)
- “Significantly slimmer” design with an aluminum frame
- The rear cameras have been moved to the “top center” of the device
- Higher price than the Pro Max model in the iPhone line
- Improved front camera
- A narrower dynamic island
- A19 chip
Read our initial coverage of the report for more details on the device.
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