iPhone 17 Series Details Leak: 120Hz Displays, New Battery Tech, and Zoom Enhancements

Fresh details about the forthcoming iPhone 17 series are emerging, with information allegedly originating from sources in Taiwan. The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro are rumored to feature 120Hz displays, improving upon the 60Hz displays present in the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models. The iPhone 17 Air is rumored to be equipped with a “Silicon Anode battery,” suggesting higher energy density than the batteries currently used in other iPhone models. The iPhone 17 Air may also include a battery case to extend its battery life. Reports indicate that the iPhone 17 Air could eliminate the physical SIM card slot, relying exclusively on eSIM technology. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max may see enhancements to their optical zoom capabilities, with the potential for a zoom limit of up to 8x, surpassing the 5x limit on the iPhone 16 Pro. Additionally, Apple may alter its release schedule, launching lower-end iPhone models earlier in the year, beginning with the iPhone 18 series in 2026.