Get Ready for iPhone 17: Rumors, Specs, and How to Prepare Your Accessory Stock

Apple's iPhone 16 lineup is just starting to settle into the smartphone market, which means anticipation is building for the iPhone 17 series. Expected to launch in early to mid-September of this year, consumers are already searching for accessory compatibility, price points, and rumored features and improvements. Let's explore what the iPhone 17 lineup looks like, how it compares to the iPhone 16 lineup, and how you can prepare for the upcoming iPhone 17 launch as a cell phone accessories retailer.

 

iPhone 17 Lineup, Specs, and Pricing

 

Apple hasn't wavered much from its typical lineup, with four models expected to complete the iPhone 17 series:

 

 -  iPhone 17 standard

 -  iPhone 17 Air (a new ultra-thin mid-tier model)

 -  iPhone 17 Pro

 -  iPhone 17 Pro Max

 

The complete features are yet to be confirmed by Apple, and will likely be speculative until their official release in September. Some other building and material rumors include all models will likely have an aluminum chassis, with glass panels and MagSafe technology, a reduced Dynamic Island, thinner bezels, a horizontal pill-shaped camera bar (on pro models), and some new colors.

 

Here's a breakdown of the iPhone 17 series speculated features:

 

 

iPhone 17 Pricing

 

The 17 series will likely be available globally in Apple's typical markets in the US, major European countries, Canada, Australia, Japan, China, and the UK. These prices are expected to be higher than the iPhone 16 and may be affected by global tariffs.

 

iPhone 16 vs iPhone 17

 

Here's a comparison between the standard iPhone 16 model and the expected standard iPhone 17:

 

 

This new series may feature a vapor-chamber cooling system for sustained performance, and a 20-25% CPU speed gain over iPhone 16's A18 chipset. That means users can browse apps for longer with much less risk of overheating, a common complaint with the iPhone 16 series.

 

iPhone 17 Accessory Compatibility

 

The iPhone 17 series will likely feature some body, display, and design variances from the iPhone 16 models. This will create a consumer need for new compatible accessories and an opportunity for retailers to serve their customer base more comprehensively.

 

Screen Protectors and Cases

 

Pro Max models will likely have the same height and width as the 16 Pro Max, which means tempered-glass screen protectors are likely going to be compatible and interchangeable. The camera of the 17 series could be slightly thicker and repositioned, which affects how compatible iPhone cases are between them and will likely not be compatible.

 

The standard iPhone 16 and 17 are speculated to have different screen sizes, which means screen protectors for iPhone 16 will not fit the new standard 17 model.

 

Since the iPhone Air model is a new design for Apple, these accessory specs will be completely new, and there is no guarantee of cross-compatibility.

 

MagSafe Accessories

 

MagSafe rings are maintained across the series, and iPhone 17 is highly likely to retain these glass attachment areas. It's safe to say most MagSafe accessories like chargers, wallets, and stands should continue to work across the iPhone 16 and 17 generations.

 

Logo Placement Update

 

Early TVCMALL's supply chain reports suggest that Apple may slightly lower the position of the rear Apple logo on the iPhone 17 series, while keeping the MagSafe ring in the same location. For transparent MagSafe cases, this means the ring could partially cover the logo. While this has no impact on MagSafe charging or accessory functionality, it may affect the visual appearance for customers who prefer a clear, unobstructed logo view. Retailers offering transparent cases may wish to highlight this design change to customers.

 

 

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