Analyst Jeff Pu reported that the base iPhone 17 may use the same A18 chip as the current iPhone 16 models, indicating Apple's focus on high-end models over the base version.
The base iPhone 17 might not feature the latest technologies, pushing customers towards the rumored iPhone 17 Air or Pro models for upgrades.
Leaks suggest that the design revamp will be limited to the iPhone 17 Air and Pro models, with little improvement expected in the base model.
Apple seems to be offering minimal changes in the base iPhone 17, possibly skipping advanced features like ProMotion or Always-On Display, while focusing on the Air and Pro models for significant upgrades.