QUOTE(svchia78 @ Aug 13 2025, 11:56 AM)
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".