Apple has made a shift in design for the iPhone 16 series, marking the first significant change in four years. The new standard and Plus versions now showcase a vertically arranged camera island on the back. Recently, Digital Chat Station has indicated that the iPhone 17 lineup may also undergo a design transformation.
Potential Changes Ahead
According to the Weibo source, based on materials from the supply chain, it seems Apple might modify the design of the camera island in the iPhone 17 series. However, Digital Chat Station hasn't provided any additional information regarding the arrangement of lenses or whether only the Pro versions will have this new design.
Similarities to Competitors
The tipster suggests that the rear camera island might resemble that of the Google Pixel 9 Pro. It's interesting to note that a similar report was released by The Information last month. They indicated that the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max are expected to feature significant design alterations.
A New Material Mix
Reports suggest that these premium models will be the first iPhones to incorporate both glass and aluminum on the rear. The Information mentioned that the camera bump will be made of aluminum, akin to the design seen in Google’s Pixel 9 series (with the 128 GB Pro currently priced at $849 on Amazon).
Interestingly, The Information clarified that the camera island on the iPhone 17 Pro models may take on a rectangular shape made of aluminum. In contrast, the Pixel 9 series sports a pill-shaped camera island.
Industry-Wide Influence
Notably, Digital Chat Station also remarked that several Android manufacturers are likely to adopt a camera island design similar to the one in the iPhone 17 series. However, the tipster did not specify which brands might follow suit.
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