Apple regularly shakes up its iPhone lineup. Each year brings new features and sizes.
Sometimes, even beloved models are discontinued. Now, the iPhone 16 Plus might be next.
According to recent analyst predictions, Apple could soon say goodbye to its supersized regular iPhone. The iPhone 16 Plus might be the last of its kind if these forecasts are accurate.
Reports suggest Apple plans to discontinue the larger-screen variant next year.
In its place, a new ultra-thin premium model might be introduced, possibly named the iPhone 17 Slim.
These predictions come from two analysts well-known for their Apple insights: Ming-Chi Kuo and Jeff Pu, as reported by 9to5Mac.
If true, the iPhone Plus will follow the same fate as the iPhone Mini. Apple introduced the Mini with the iPhone 12 in 2020, but it was discontinued after the iPhone 13 Mini in 2021.
Apple frequently updates its iPhone lineup. Over the past decade, we’ve seen the evolution of the Plus-size iPhones, the Mini, Max, and Pro Max. The iPhone’s design and size have changed significantly in the last 10 years.