Overview
- Multiple reports point to a February 19 announcement via press release, though Apple has not confirmed the date.
- MagSafe charging is widely expected to arrive after its absence on the iPhone 16e, marking the most notable hardware addition.
- An A19 processor is repeatedly reported, with several sources saying the chip could be a lower‑spec binned variant paired with 8GB of RAM.
- Design details remain unsettled as Jon Prosser’s renders show a Dynamic Island, while other leaks suggest Apple may retain the notch.
- Other rumored specs include a 6.1‑inch 60Hz display, a single 48MP rear camera, an upgraded 18MP Center Stage selfie camera, a C1X modem with N1 connectivity, a roughly 4,000mAh battery, black and white colors with lavender tested, and a $599 starting price with conflicting reports on 128GB versus 256GB base storage.