WEB DESK: Apple might be gearing up for a major glow-up with the iPhone 17 Pro series and if the latest leaks are anything to go by, we’re in for more than just a new paint coat.
According to tipster Debayan Roy (@Gadgetsdata), the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are expected to pack big hardware upgrades, inside and out. Think of it as a complete refresh, not just the usual year-over-year tweaks.
A19 Pro chip and Wi-Fi 7 incoming?
If Apple sticks to its pattern, the iPhone 17 Pro lineup will likely be powered by a new A19 Pro chip built on a 3nm process, up from the A18 Pro in the iPhone 16 Pro. That alone should deliver a noticeable jump in performance and efficiency. The phones are also rumoured to support Wi-Fi 7, meaning faster and more stable wireless speeds if you’ve got the right setup at home.
Cameras get serious
Now, let’s talk cameras, because this might be the biggest leap yet. Leaks suggest the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max could feature three 48MP sensors: one each for the main, ultra-wide, and periscope telephoto lenses. For comparison, the iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 48MP main and ultra-wide, but the periscope telephoto tops out at 12MP.
And on the front? The selfie camera is reportedly getting bumped from 12MP to 24MP. That’s a pretty big upgrade, especially if you’re into FaceTime, selfies or recording content on the go.
Finally, a bigger battery
Battery life has always been a pain point for power users, but that might change with the 17 Pro Max. It’s tipped to feature a 5,000mAh battery, up from the 4,685mAh in the 16 Pro Max. That could translate to several more hours of screen time, especially with the efficiency gains from the new chip.
A design shake-up
The design might be just as bold as the internals. The iPhone 17 Pro models are rumoured to come with a new rectangular camera module, a first for any iPhone. And in a surprising twist, Apple may ditch the titanium frame introduced with the iPhone 15 Pro lineup and return to aluminium with a glass-aluminium back. Whether that’s a move for comfort, cost, or aesthetics is anyone’s guess.
Launch timeline
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 series in September 2025, as usual. Until then, take these leaks with a pinch of salt, but if even half of them are accurate, the iPhone 17 Pro is shaping up to be a seriously exciting upgrade.
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