To me Air is just addition, in case you want iPhone but don't want to use the same design as all the classic iPhone. Here you go.. slimmer, for the ladies. They just need one good main camera for portrait.

p/s: Even if it's not good, their MeiTu can help to compensate the rest.

This post has been edited by Lon3Rang3r00: Aug 13 2025, 09:58 AM

You might be correct there!

I prefer the muted orange in this photo, hopefully it looks like this eventually.

Unibody frame of aluminium on Pro? Still want to increase price? What's going on....

This post has been edited by svchia78: Aug 13 2025, 11:55 AM

It needs to be lighter due to the improved hardware.

More like wanna cut cost yet still going to sell more expensive...

That I'm not sure, but who knows, it is cheaper this year due to a stronger MYR?
We will know in a month time.

Beyond titanium: why aluminium wins

The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are expected to replace the titanium frames of prior versions with aluminium, based not only on engineering considerations, but also environmental ones. As GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu noted, aluminium production has a significantly lower carbon footprint than titanium production, approximately 67 per cent. The move fits nicely with Apple's aggressive 2030 goal to have every product carbon neutral.

Though titanium has a stronger strength-to-weight ratio (6:1 compared to aluminium's 4:1), aluminium has its advantages too. Notably, aluminium has higher thermal conductivity (237 W/m·K), allowing it to dissipate heat better. In our current time when smartphones serve as gaming consoles and production studios, thermal management is exponentially as important to keep performance sustainable.

The choice of aluminium also reduces device weight by 10 to 15 grams. This opens space for larger batteries and advanced camera modules, enhancing user experience without sacrificing portability.

-- I prefer titanium to aluminum because it has a premium look. If Apple hadn't initially introduced it, then people wouldn't complain if it were "downgraded".

Yeah, can't really be sure actually how the orange will turn out in real life.

Btw, does last few years iPhone Malaysia launch has stock issue?

As in keep out of stock for first month.

I know China has no issue cause those "yellow cow" mostly rugi business as per news.

Yes, usually if confirm getting it then should pre-order once it is announced. Otherwise, if you are waiting for ready stock to buy right away, the first few weeks will be tough to get, especially the special color.

Cause might order using telco plan - CelcomDigi Family Plus under Celcom One Pro/Ultra on the Easy360 package

Need see the device plan discount pricing first too.

And Family Plus - RM26.5 (SST inclusive) after 50% off

Then the plan will be out once it is ready for pre-order, you can see whether it is worth. Maybe buying from Shopee/Lazada/TikTok Shop later is cheaper, if can wait.

If based on last year memory, i recall the discount is like RM1k+ for Family Plus plan on iPhone 16 Pro / Pro Max using 36 months contract.

Since i will be using 36 months using CC instalments if to purchase from those store like senheng / harvey, probably will just grab CelcomDigi's for instant discount (in monthly based)

This post has been edited by TongCN: Aug 13 2025, 05:28 PM

My sister got almost 1k discount when she purchased 15P, 7 months later. But if you are using that much of data or bill paid by company, then worth it.

My first iPhone - 12PM was also bought from Digi but I realized I didn't use that much and it seems like a waste, after that I didn't bundle with plans anymore.

Only if you wanna ride on one Family member who has Ultra/Pro plan then join as Family Plus (RM25 / month)

Then can opt for easy360 as example below

So it will be RM25 phone line + RM1xx device price per month
Discount not as big as main line but then the price of telco line really cheap
RM201 vs RM25 if compare Pro plan



This post has been edited by TongCN: Aug 14 2025, 09:11 AM

Ya if you're using family plan or company got allowance. I think it is worth it if you sign telco plan, otherwise you actually pay more for the plan and bind for 2/3 years contract.

Yea, asal telco base plan cheap, device on telco contract with discounted price = welcome

Better than RRP with 36m CC instalments

I think another reason is 36 months CC installment is too long for me.
Anyway, choose whatever suits you, so long you get to enjoy the phone too.