iPhone 17 Pro series may feature a new rectangular camera island and slimmer bezels.
A19 Pro chipset and up to 12GB RAM expected to boost performance and AI features.
Front camera could jump to 24MP, with potential support for 8K video recording.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro series is getting a lot of attention, thanks to the rumours of its possible design modifications and other upgrades. This year, Apple is said to offer a revamped design with better cameras, performance, and display with the iPhone 17 Pro series. Not only that, the entry-level iPhone 17 and the ultra-slim iPhone 17 Air is also said to offer promising upgrades.
Coming back, Both the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max may see some big improvements. While it is too early for Apple to confirm the official details, the rumour mill has already offered almost all the details about the upcoming models.
Design and display upgrades
The iPhone 17 Pro series is expected to get a new aluminum panel with a new rear panel look. The company, as per the leaks, will introduce a rectangle camera island with the familiar triple camera setup with flash moving onto the other side.
Speaking of the front, both devices may get anti-reflective coating along with expanded 120Hz ProMotion support. The company is also said to offer slimmer bezels to offer more immersive visuals.
Camera
The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max may feature a triple 48MP camera system that includes wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto lenses. There is also speculation about 8K video recording and improved image processing. The front camera could also be significantly upgraded, with the resolution increased from 12MP to 24MP for sharper selfies and clearer video calls.
Performance and battery
The iPhone 17 Pro series may come powered by the next-generation A19 Pro chipset. It is said to be more powerful and efficient compared to A18 Pro chipsets that power the iPhone 16 Pro series. It may also get up to 12GB RAM to better support the Apple Intelligence features.
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The company may also debut the new vapor chamber cooling system and use graphite-based materials to manage thermals better, especially during gaming or intensive tasks.
The company also offers enhanced battery life with larger cells, giving it at least 2 hours of increased video playback over the iPhone 16 Pro series.
iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max price (expected)
The iPhone 17 Pro is said to be priced at around Rs 1,39,900 and the iPhone 17 Pro Max is said to be priced at Rs 1,59,900. However, the readers are advised to take these updates with a pinch of salt.
Apple iPhone 17 series launch timeline
The iPhone 17 series is expected to launch in September 2025. As per the leaks, it could debut in the second week of this month. However, official confirmation awaits.
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