Apple, with the iPhone 15 Pro series, the titanium frame had offered a lighter and stronger design, but the new reports show that the company can give up titanium in iPhone 17 Pro and return to the aluminum frame.

Compared to Apple Supply Chain Analyst Jeff Pu, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max models will have an aluminum frame. This change is said to be caused by environmental fluries due to lower carbon footprint than aluminum compared to titanium.

What is the reason for the decision to return to aluminum?

Since Apple aims to make all its works and supply chain carbon neutral by 2030, it is thought that this breakthrough is a segment of sustainability plans.

On the other hand, some sources suggest that the iPhone 17 Air can have a titanium frame, while Apple has not reached the last decision about this model. The previously leaked information pointed out that the iPhone 17 Air may have a frame of titanium and aluminum.

As a matter of fact, we will have to wait until the end of the year to see if Apple will implement this change, but for users who want a lighter phone, return to aluminum may be a relatively positive development.