iPhone 17 Pro Cases May Fit iPhone 18 Pro as Apple Reuses 2 Models' Tooling
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Updated · GSMArena.com · Aug 20
iPhone 17 Pro Cases May Fit iPhone 18 Pro as Apple Reuses 2 Models' Tooling
3 articles · Updated · GSMArena.com · Aug 20
Summary
Best Buy is already selling some Otterbox packaging that lists one case as compatible with both the iPhone 17 Pro and the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro.
A second accessory maker's CEO said suppliers are hearing the same thing, and added that iPhone 17 Pro Max cases should also fit the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
That points to Apple keeping the Pro models' external dimensions largely unchanged, potentially to cut costs by reusing iPhone 17 tooling and molds.
The reports clash with earlier rumors that the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max would be thicker, leaving the compatibility claim to be tested at Apple's expected Sept. 8 or 9 launch event.