Sources in the smartphone industry indicate that Apple is quietly developing a new titanium formula aimed at solving heat dissipation and device weight issues, with plans to bring it back for the iPhone Pro.
A user on the Weibo platform named Instant Digital revealed that Apple is considering reintroducing titanium material for future iPhone Pro models, after skipping it in the iPhone 17 Pro in favor of aluminum due to heat dissipation problems.
According to sources, the use of aluminum in the iPhone 17 Pro is merely a temporary solution,. Apple remains determined to use premium materials like titanium as the primary material for its device construction.
Information indicates Apple is researching and developing an improved version of titanium, with the main goal of addressing titanium alloy’s low thermal conductivity while reducing device weight without changing its volume.
However, Apple is also exploring alternatives such as liquid metal materials that might be used for the hinge mechanisms of the iPhone Ultra, though mass production of such materials remains a significant challenge.
Currently, Apple continues to use titanium in certain models like the iPhone Air and is likely to adopt it in the iPhone Ultra as well, since titanium’s strength and durability better suit the ultra-thin device structure compared to other materials.
Analysts believe that if Apple can significantly improve its Vapor Chamber cooling system to effectively address thermal issues, it is highly likely the new titanium formula will return in the next iPhone Pro model.
Source:9to5Mac