Foxconn, a key supplier for Apple, has begun preliminary manufacturing tests for the upcoming iPhone 17 in India. This marks the initial phase before full-scale production, which is expected to commence next month. In June, the company imported components for the new device from China, as reported by The Economic Times.
The components imported for the iPhone 17 consist of its display assembly, cover glass, integrated rear camera modules, and mechanical housing. In June, these parts made up roughly 10% of Foxconn’s orders from China, with the other 90% dedicated to older models like the iPhone 14 and iPhone 16. This suggests that Foxconn is primarily testing and preparing its manufacturing processes for the upcoming new model.
This month marks the trial run for the iPhone 17, with mass production scheduled to begin in August. This schedule is consistent with Apple’s plan to release the new iPhone lineup in September, potentially around the week starting September 8.
In June 2025, Foxconn planned to establish a factory in Oragadam, Tamil Nadu, focused on producing iPhone enclosures or chassis. This follows the company’s recent $2.6 billion plant launch in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The expansion may be part of Apple’s broader effort to diversify its supply chain amid persistent trade tensions between China and the US.
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