Apple’s latest buzz comes with a fresh and elegant surprise for iPhone fans: the iPhone 17 base model will introduce a new color option, ‘lavender’. This is a soft, royal purple shade that many have been hoping to see since the iPhone 12. While the iPhone 14 series gave us a ‘deep purple’ for the Pro models and a more traditional purple for the base variants, it didn’t quite match the vibrant hue that some users envisioned.
Now, with the lavender shade, Apple seems to have hit the mark.
According to a trusted tipster, this new color option will be exclusive to the base iPhone 17, while the Pro models and the Air version will see redesigned exteriors. Despite the colorful update, the iPhone 17 base model will keep a similar design to the iPhone 16, meaning the main aesthetic changes will come with the Pro and Pro Max versions. Apple also reportedly plans to make the iPhone 17 thinner and lighter compared to its predecessor.
But that’s not all. This may be the final iPhone series to feature the 3 nm chipset, as the iPhone 18 is expected to debut with the 2 nm A20 chip. As for the redesigned iPhone 17, early reactions have been mixed, particularly with the much larger rear camera island. But if you’re not a fan of that, the lavender base model might just be your perfect choice.
The iPhone 17 may have a new color and improved features, but don’t forget that Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 might give it a run for its money, with a powerful 2 nm Exynos 2600 chipset. Meanwhile, Apple’s long-term plans include a punch-hole iPhone for 2024 and an exciting foldable model by 2026. The iPhone 17’s lavender color may seem like a small detail in the grand scheme of things, but it’s one that will surely excite those seeking a true purple variant.
Let’s see how the iPhone 17 shapes up. Will the lavender hue make it the standout device of the year?