Apple is expected to release the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max in September 2025, and rumors about the devices have already begun to circulate. In this blog post, we'll recap the key changes rumored for the iPhone 17 Pro models as of January 2025.
Design Changes
More Aluminum: iPhone 17 Pro models are rumored to have an aluminum frame, a departure from the titanium frame of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro models and the stainless steel frame of the iPhone X through iPhone 14 Pro. The back of the devices will supposedly have a new "part-aluminum, part-glass" design.
Rectangular Camera Bump: The iPhone 17 Pro models are also expected to have a "larger rectangular camera bump" made of aluminum. There are conflicting rumors about the camera lenses sticking with a triangular arrangement or being repositioned horizontally or vertically.
Internal Upgrades
A19 Pro Chip: iPhone 17 Pro models are expected to use Apple's next-generation A19 Pro chip, which will reportedly be manufactured with TSMC's newer third-generation 3nm process. Like usual, expect modest year-over-year performance gains and power efficiency improvements compared to the current iPhones.
Apple-Designed Wi-Fi 7 Chip: At least one iPhone 17 model is rumored to get a Wi-Fi 7 chip designed by Apple rather than Broadcom. However, another report said the chip will support Wi-Fi 6E like iPhone 16 models.
24-Megapixel Front Camera: All four iPhone 17 models are said to feature an upgraded 24-megapixel front-facing camera, whereas all iPhone 16 models are equipped with a 12-megapixel front-facing camera.
48-Megapixel Rear Telephoto Camera: An upgraded 48-megapixel Telephoto camera is rumored for the iPhone 17 Pro models, up from the 12-megapixel Telephoto camera on iPhone 16 Pro models.
12GB of RAM: An increased 12GB of RAM was initially rumored exclusively for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, but later the iPhone 17 Pro as well. This upgrade should help to improve the performance of Apple Intelligence and multitasking. All four iPhone 16 models have 8GB of RAM.
A Smaller Dynamic Island for iPhone 17 Pro Max: A change rumored exclusively for the iPhone 17 Pro Max is a "much narrowed Dynamic Island," as a result of Apple adopting a "metalens" for the Face ID system.
Other Expected Features
iOS 18: The iPhone 17 will likely come pre-installed with iOS 18, Apple's latest mobile operating system. iOS 18 is expected to bring a number of new features and improvements, including an updated lock screen, new widgets, and enhancements to Messages, Mail, Safari, and other apps.
Improved Battery Life: Apple is always working to improve battery life on its iPhones, and the iPhone 17 is expected to be no exception. The new A19 Pro chip and other hardware improvements could lead to longer battery life, even with the rumored camera upgrades.
Faster Charging: Apple may also introduce faster charging capabilities for the iPhone 17. This could include support for higher-wattage chargers or new fast-charging technologies.
New Color Options: Apple typically releases new color options for its iPhones each year, and the iPhone 17 is likely to be no exception. What remains to be seen is what those new colors might be.
When Will the iPhone 17 Be Released?
Apple typically releases its new iPhones in September. If the iPhone 17 follows this trend, it is expected to be released in September 2025.
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