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What are the chances that Apple will switch to 7075 Aluminum on the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Slim, and iPhone 17 Pro? Jeff Pu is talking about an aluminum design that is “more complex.”
"In terms of design, Pu reports that the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Slim, and iPhone 17 Pro will all feature an aluminum design that is “more complex.” The iPhone 17 Pro Max, meanwhile, will still be made out of titanium. The iPhone 17 Pro Max will also feature a “narrowed Dynamic Island,” while the other models will retain the current design."
9to5mac.com
Some quotes from the site below. Apple is apparently using 7005 aluminum for their iPhones. 7075 aluminum sounds interesting. Perhaps they could shave off a few grams from the weight by using a thinner aluminum casing.
"Among the many grades of 7 series aluminium, 7075 aluminum and 7005 aluminum have the highest quality properties."
"Look at the chart, we can find that the 7075 alloy hardness is obviously much higher than 7005. 7075 hardness can reach up to 150HB, significantly greater than 94HB of 7005."
"7005 is a lightweight aluminum alloy with lower strength than 7075.
Although 7075 alloy is light in weight, it is a high-strength metal, and its strength is similar to steel."
www.wellste.com
"In terms of design, Pu reports that the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Slim, and iPhone 17 Pro will all feature an aluminum design that is “more complex.” The iPhone 17 Pro Max, meanwhile, will still be made out of titanium. The iPhone 17 Pro Max will also feature a “narrowed Dynamic Island,” while the other models will retain the current design."
iPhone 17 rumors: New design, 'Slim' model to replace 'Plus’, more - 9to5Mac
Apple has big changes in store for next year’s iPhone 17 lineup, according to a new report from reliable Haitong...
9to5mac.com
Some quotes from the site below. Apple is apparently using 7005 aluminum for their iPhones. 7075 aluminum sounds interesting. Perhaps they could shave off a few grams from the weight by using a thinner aluminum casing.
"Among the many grades of 7 series aluminium, 7075 aluminum and 7005 aluminum have the highest quality properties."
"Look at the chart, we can find that the 7075 alloy hardness is obviously much higher than 7005. 7075 hardness can reach up to 150HB, significantly greater than 94HB of 7005."
"7005 is a lightweight aluminum alloy with lower strength than 7075.
Although 7075 alloy is light in weight, it is a high-strength metal, and its strength is similar to steel."
7005 VS 7075 Aluminum | Wellste
What is the difference between 7075 and 7005 aluminum? Wellste give you a details explanation. Welcome to click.
www.wellste.com
Titanium brings absolutely nothing to the table considering the internal metal is still aluminum.
I just don't want my display to break. Never had any kind of problems with the frame material. Maybe some dents when dropping on a hard surface because I never use cases.
I had a 6 and a 6s Plus both for years in daily use without a case. There wasn't corroding anything.
I had a 6 and a 6s Plus both for years in daily use without a case. There wasn't corroding anything.
Well as far as thermals go, they still do not incorporate a vapor chamber. May be the only premium phone not to do so. It’s possible they may go that route if it shows perceptible benefits.
Regardless, I seriously doubt backing into a metal that’s seen as less premium will ever make its way to their premium models.
Regardless, I seriously doubt backing into a metal that’s seen as less premium will ever make its way to their premium models.
I really wish the Pro models would go back to aluminum for the weight problem the Pro’s have had for years now. I would buy a Pro if they do as I have been buying non Pro models because of the lighter weight.
They need to make the Pro models Pro, meaning lite weight!
They need to make the Pro models Pro, meaning lite weight!
After holding the iPhone 16 Plus [which i never held] before blindly buying into the 16 Pro Max, I prefer the heft/feel of the 16 Pro Max.
Sure some people will say it's heavy but honestly the difference is just 300$ for me...
Preference, I'd say most people would be good with the 16/16Plus, while promotion is a gamechanger for me going 11 PM to 16 PM i wouldnt say everyone will notice the difference unless you're a tech geeko like me [i love specs to a certain degree]
Problem is now 16 Plus with 256GB is neraly 1800$, where im at when the 16 Pro Max is just 2100$... Kind of steep considering how much just a wee bit more gets you. And desert titanium is beautiful. I wasn't a fan of white/black[fingerprint]/natural[not a fan of grey] so this was a beautiful surprise from apple.
Sure some people will say it's heavy but honestly the difference is just 300$ for me...
Preference, I'd say most people would be good with the 16/16Plus, while promotion is a gamechanger for me going 11 PM to 16 PM i wouldnt say everyone will notice the difference unless you're a tech geeko like me [i love specs to a certain degree]
Problem is now 16 Plus with 256GB is neraly 1800$, where im at when the 16 Pro Max is just 2100$... Kind of steep considering how much just a wee bit more gets you. And desert titanium is beautiful. I wasn't a fan of white/black[fingerprint]/natural[not a fan of grey] so this was a beautiful surprise from apple.
According to this article it is in fact 7075 Aluminum.What are the chances that Apple will switch to 7075 Aluminum on the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Slim, and iPhone 17 Pro? Jeff Pu is talking about an aluminum design that is “more complex.”
"In terms of design, Pu reports that the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Slim, and iPhone 17 Pro will all feature an aluminum design that is “more complex.” The iPhone 17 Pro Max, meanwhile, will still be made out of titanium. The iPhone 17 Pro Max will also feature a “narrowed Dynamic Island,” while the other models will retain the current design."
iPhone 17 rumors: New design, 'Slim' model to replace 'Plus’, more - 9to5Mac
Apple has big changes in store for next year’s iPhone 17 lineup, according to a new report from reliable Haitong...
Some quotes from the site below. Apple is apparently using 7005 aluminum for their iPhones. 7075 aluminum sounds interesting. Perhaps they could shave off a few grams from the weight by using a thinner aluminum casing.
"Among the many grades of 7 series aluminium, 7075 aluminum and 7005 aluminum have the highest quality properties."
"Look at the chart, we can find that the 7075 alloy hardness is obviously much higher than 7005. 7075 hardness can reach up to 150HB, significantly greater than 94HB of 7005."
"7005 is a lightweight aluminum alloy with lower strength than 7075.
Although 7075 alloy is light in weight, it is a high-strength metal, and its strength is similar to steel."
7005 VS 7075 Aluminum | Wellste
What is the difference between 7075 and 7005 aluminum? Wellste give you a details explanation. Welcome to click.
iPhone could get strengthened body made of 7000 aluminium alloy - KitGuru
In a bid to make its smartphones more rugged and avoid any potential “bendgate” scandal in the futur
www.kitguru.net