"Apple's Most Knowledgeable" analyst Ming-Chi Kuo: Apple will halt production of iPhone 17 Plus
TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated that Apple will discontinue the iPhone 17 Plus and launch an ultra-thin model in the second half of 2025. The purpose is not to replace the Plus series, but to explore innovative designs beyond the existing iPhone product line
On Wednesday, July 24th, Eastern Time, Tianfeng International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated that currently, the Plus model accounts for only about 5-10% of the overall shipments of the new iPhone. This means that the other three iPhone models (standard version, Pro, and Pro Max) have already covered the product differentiation for high-end phones very well, making the Plus model somewhat redundant.
Ming-Chi Kuo mentioned that in the second half of 2025, Apple will launch a brand new iPhone 17 series, including a model with an ultra-thin body design. This new iPhone is not intended to replace the existing Plus series but is a completely new attempt by Apple outside of its current iPhone product line, aiming to pioneer new design trends.
The ultra-thin iPhone 17 not only brings upgrades in hardware specifications (processor, camera, etc.) but more importantly focuses on innovative exterior design.
Some known specifications of the ultra-thin iPhone 17 include:
- Screen size: approximately 6.6 inches
- Screen resolution: around 2740 x 1260
- Processor: equipped with the A19 chip, while the high-end iPhone will use the A19 Pro chip
- Dynamic island area: similar to existing models
- Metal frame: uses a titanium-aluminum alloy metal frame, with a lower titanium content compared to the current Pro and Pro Max models (other iPhone 17 models will use an aluminum alloy metal frame)
- 5G chip: adopts Apple's self-developed 5G chip
- Camera: rear single camera (wide-angle)
On Wednesday, Apple's stock price fell by 2.88%, reaching its lowest point since July 2nd