Dummy units suggest significant design changes for the iPhone 17 lineup. Image Credit: AppleTrack on YouTube
With the iPhone 17 range just months away, a new video reveals anticipated design changes highlighted by dummy units.
Recent weeks have brought numerous glimpses of iPhone 17 dummy units, indicating that Apple’s upcoming devices could differ significantly from the iPhone 16. Notably, the iPhone 17 Pro is rumored to introduce a redesigned “camera bar” at the back. An ultra-slim variant, potentially named iPhone 17 Slim or iPhone 17 Air, will likely share this aesthetic.
As more videos of dummy models emerge, they sometimes provide intriguing insights into Apple’s plans. A recent video from AppleTrack contrasts the expected iPhone 17 designs with the iPhone 16, illustrating how the new models may feel in-hand.
Specifically, the anticipated iPhone 17 Air appears noticeably thinner than the current iPhone 16 Pro, with reported thicknesses of around 5.5mm or 5.6mm compared to the iPhone 16 Pro’s 8.25mm.
The video also showcases the positioning of the ports and speakers on the iPhone 17 Air. Notably, the USB-C port is expected to be offset towards the back, rather than being centered. Additionally, this model features fewer speaker holes than the iPhone 16, implying potential design compromises.
Regarding the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, the dummy units appear somewhat similar to the iPhone 16 Pro. Besides the new rear “camera bar,” they maintain a similar backplate and midframe design as their predecessor. However, they reportedly lack the anticipated part-glass, part-metal unibody design that would enable reverse wireless charging.
While these dummy models provide insight, there remains a chance they do not reflect actual prototypes of the iPhone 17 range. Nevertheless, the consistent design across the dummy units and the leaked CAD files lends them a “Possible” rating.