- Leaked images of iPhone 17 screen protectors suggest the regular and Pro models will share the same 6.3 inch display size for the first time.
- The upcoming iPhone 17 Air is expected to replace the Plus model with a slightly smaller 6.6 inch screen.
- Both standard and Air models might finally get 120Hz OLED displays, but without ProMotion or Always On Display features.
A newly surfaced leak of alleged iPhone 17 screen protectors is giving enthusiasts and analysts fresh insight into Apple’s next-generation smartphone lineup. First shared online by reliable Apple tipster Majin Bu on X (formerly Twitter), the leak hints at changes not only in screen sizes but also in display technology across different models.
iPhone 17 screen protectors leak shows new display sizes and features
What the leak is showing
According to the images, both the standard iPhone 17 and the iPhone 17 Pro will feature a 6.3-inch display. This marks a shift from Apple’s previous approach, where the Pro variant typically had a slightly different size from the base model. The identical dimensions of the leaked screen protectors suggest that Apple may be unifying these models in terms of physical size.
There’s also the new iPhone 17 Air, which will be replacing the Plus version. The Air is said to have a 6.6-inch screen. Slightly smaller than the iPhone 16 Plus, which is 6.7-inch, but still big enough for people who like larger displays without going all the way to Pro Max.
Display upgrades
The big thing here is that both the normal iPhone 17 and the Air might finally get 120Hz OLED screens. That means smoother scrolling and better visuals compared to the usual 60Hz ones we have now. But don’t expect the same ProMotion tech that’s on the Pro models, so no adaptive refresh rate and no Always On Display. Apple might be keeping that just for the higher models.
As for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, it’s sticking to a 6.9-inch screen, same as the last one. So if you want the biggest display possible, that’s still the one to go for.
Why this matters
Apple giving the same size to the regular and Pro models might mean a more balanced lineup. Also, having 120Hz on cheaper models is something users have been asking for years. And the Air model kind of fills the gap for people who want something in between, without paying for the Pro Max.
So, this iPhone 17 screen protectors leak gives us quite a lot to think about. Equal sizes for regular and Pro, a new Air model, 120Hz OLED on non-Pro phones, and the Pro Max staying huge. If this leak is right, the iPhone 17 lineup is going to be more balanced than before.
