iPhone 17 Ultra Set to Replace Pro Max with Major Upgrades

A recent leak suggests that the iPhone 17 Ultra may replace the Pro Max, featuring significant key enhancements.

Major Changes Expected for iPhone 17

Persistent rumors suggest that the release of the iPhone 17 could be one of the most significant overhauls in Apple’s smartphone history. According to the well-known leaker yeux1122 on the Korean blogging platform Naver, the iPhone Pro Max might be replaced by a higher-end model named iPhone 17 Ultra.

The iPhone 17 Ultra: A Persistent Rumor

The concept of an iPhone Ultra isn’t new, but speculation has intensified with the upcoming iPhone 17 series. Before the iPhone 16 launch last September, there were many rumors about a super-premium iPhone surpassing the Pro Max, which did not materialize.

A Restructuring of the Lineup in the Works?

Yeux1122 claims that Apple is considering a complete overhaul of its main lineup, including the introduction of the new “e” series with the iPhone 16e. This revamp would involve phasing out the “Plus” model in favor of the highly anticipated iPhone 17 Air, and replacing the Pro Max with the Ultra. The leaker also suggests that the Air might have a different name from the iPhone 17 Air, though it remains unspecified.

Here’s what the lineup could look like this fall:

iPhone 17
iPhone 17 Air
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 17 Ultra

This is the first we’re hearing of an Ultra model for this series, with most rumors previously sticking to the Pro Max brand. Even mockups and dummy models that have given a glimpse of the lineup still bear the iPhone 17 Pro Max name.

Exclusive Features for the Ultra?

If the Ultra does materialize, yeux1122 asserts that this high-end model will boast several exclusive features not found on other iPhone 17 models. These include a larger battery, a smaller “dynamic island,” and a vapor chamber cooling system. While these details should still be taken with caution, they offer a glimpse into what the future of the iPhone lineup might hold.