At the end of this year, the Apple will start the iPhone 17 series, including the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max, two new high-end flagship devices that will be sold with regular iPhone 17 and one all new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air.
If you are outside the iPhone 17 Pro or its elder brother -in -law, then here are the biggest changes informed by the latest reports and rumors, which are asked to come on Apple’s premium equipment. The iPhone 17 series is expected to continue in a decline between September. For all details, see our dedicated roundup.
1. Re -designed camera collision
Google pixel-style
The iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max are expected to be a significant redigation of the rear camera collision, transferring to a horizontal, rectangular bar that spreads the width of the device. Visually, it reminds of Google Pixel’s runway-style camera panel, and is a notable departure from Apple’s long-running square camera island. According to CAD render and part leaks, this new bump integrates the familiar triangular triple-lens array on the left, with lidar scanner, microphone, and the flash moved to the right to a more symmetrical layout.
While Apple’s argument for shifts is unclear, a comprehensive camera bar can provide many practical benefits. It can allow for large or more thermally efficient components, improves the spatial separation of the sensor for more accurate depth mapping, or simply continue to shrink the Apple main logic board as more efficient internal packaging. The uniform color of the bump, which allegedly matches the rest of the chassis, suggests that Apple is targeting the design language in more integrated and visually tame than before.
2. Upgraded telephoto lens
48-megapixel
The iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max will have a new upgraded telephoto or “tetrapriism” lens with the current 12MP sensor found in the iPhone 16 Pro and the current 12MP sensor found in the Pro Max. This is a long -running rumor that has been confirmed by many sources. Given that the iPhone 16 Pro model already has 48MP fusion and ultra wide cameras, the iPhone 17 Pro is expected to be the first iPhone model to boil the rear triple-camera array made of 48-megapixel lens.
In addition, Apple allegedly planned to emphasize better video recording capabilities of the iPhone 17 Pro when it unveils the device later this year. What those abilities will mean in real terms, it is not clear, but such suggestions have been made that all three cameras can support 8K video recording for the first time. 8K shoots allow videographers to record ultra wide camera and then 50% in 50% and still receive 4K resolution.
3. Advanced selfie camera
24-megapixel
The iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max are rumored to upgrade a major upgrade to the front-facing camera: a 24MP sensor that was paired with a six-element plastic lens system. This will be a major leap on the iPhone 16 Pro’s 12MP front-facing camera, which has been used in iPhones for the past several years, and can redefine selfie and video call experience.
A 24MP sensor allows for too much expansion capture, which is not only about the pixel count-it enables more flexibility in framing and post-processing. Users will be able to crop, zoom, or rearom their shots without renouncing sharpness, especially attractive to the creators who rely on the front-facing footage for material production.
4. Part-glass, part-aluminum frame
No other titanium
Apple has gradually moved the materials used in its premium iPhones – stainless steel from aluminum, and recently, into titanium. But with the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, the company is expected to return to aluminum for the frame. The step is reportedly powered by environmental goals, as aluminum has a lower carbon footprint than the titanium, giving it a more durable option.
The design of the rear panel is also getting a remarkable update. The iPhone 17 will mix aluminum and glass behind the model: the top will be made of half aluminum and the house will be a rectangular camera bump (now made of aluminum instead of normal 3D glass) while half of the bottom will be glass to preserve wireless charging functionality. This hybrid approach shows that Apple is balanced by material efficiency with practical features.
5. New A19 Pro processor
Better performance
The iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max are expected to debut with Apple’s new A19 Pro Chip, which is created using the TSMC’s 3Nm process of the latest third generation of TSMC, known as “N3P”. This Next-Gyne Node represents a process shrinking, allowing more transistor density. Practically, it translates a slight advantage in both performance and power efficiency on the A18 chip found in the iPhone 16 series.
For the complement of advanced silicone, Apple is also rumored to start vapor chamber cooling in the iPhone 17 Pro model. This helps to spread advanced thermal solution more effectively, allowing the A19 Pro to maintain long -term peak performance without throtting – especially during the demand for tasks such as gaming or video editing.
