As the tech world eagerly anticipates Apple's September event, purported design leaks of the iPhone 17 Pro have surfaced, igniting speculation about the next-generation device. Several rumors point towards significant changes in design, camera technology, performance, and battery life.
Design Overhaul
One of the most talked-about changes is a potential redesign of the rear casing and camera area. Rumors suggest Apple might transition to a part-glass, part-aluminum build, potentially increasing the phone's durability. This could involve an aluminum frame, a departure from the titanium frame used in the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro. The shift could also reduce the phone's carbon footprint and overall weight.
The camera bump is also expected to undergo a transformation. Instead of the square bump seen in previous models, the iPhone 17 Pro might feature a larger, rectangular camera bump with rounded corners. Some reports suggest this bump will be made from aluminum instead of glass. Leaked images of a dummy iPhone 17 Pro unit reveal a thicker design to accommodate the new features. The phone is rumored to measure 8.725mm thick, a noticeable increase from the iPhone 16 Pro.
The розташування Apple logo on the rear of the iPhone 17 Pro models may also be changing. Rumors indicate Apple will move the logo lower on the device, possibly within a break in the MagSafe ring, which may also see tweaks to its magnet layout.
Display and Dynamic Island
Display sizes across the iPhone 17 lineup are expected to be 6.3 inches for the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro, 6.6 inches for the iPhone 17 Air, and 6.9 inches for the iPhone 17 Pro Max. All iPhone 17 models might feature ProMotion technology, enabling a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and always-on display capabilities. There's also speculation about a redesigned Dynamic Island interface, potentially smaller in size, for all iPhone 17 models.
Camera Enhancements
Significant camera upgrades are anticipated for the iPhone 17 Pro. All four 2025 iPhone models are rumored to feature an upgraded 24-megapixel front-facing camera, improving image quality and allowing for more cropping without quality loss. The iPhone 17 Pro models are expected to be the first iPhones with three 48-megapixel lenses, as the Wide and Ultra Wide lenses have already been upgraded. Specifically, the telephoto lens is also slated for an upgrade to 48 megapixels, a major improvement over the current 12-megapixel telephoto lens. This new telephoto lens could support 3.5x optical zoom.
Performance and Battery
The iPhone 17 Pro models are expected to be powered by Apple's next-generation A19 Pro chip, built on TSMC's newer third-generation 3nm process. This should deliver modest year-over-year performance gains and improved power efficiency. The devices may also feature 12GB of RAM, which would improve the performance of Apple Intelligence and multitasking.
Battery life is also expected to see improvements. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is rumored to have a slightly thicker design to accommodate a larger battery, potentially exceeding 5000mAh. Apple is also rumored to incorporate silicon-carbon battery technology, optimizing internal space and increasing energy density. To combat overheating, all four iPhone 17 models are rumored to feature internal design changes that result in better heat dissipation, with a vapor chamber cooling system specifically rumored for the Pro models.
Release Date and Pricing
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 Pro models alongside the iPhone 17 and the iPhone 17 Air in September 2025. While the official launch date has not yet been confirmed, analysts expect the announcement will most likely happen during the week of September 8th. Pre-orders will likely begin on Friday, September 12, with retail availability starting Friday, September 19, 2025. As for pricing, the iPhone 17 Air might start at around Rs 89,999, while the Pro and Pro Max could become pricier by at least Rs 5,000, similar to the previous trend seen with the iPhone 15 Pro models.
