Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max in September 2025, and rumors have already revealed many upgrades. Here are 12 key features expected for the new models:
1. Aluminum frame: Unlike the titanium frame of recent Pro models, the iPhone 17 Pro will reportedly feature a part-aluminum, part-glass design with an aluminum frame.
2. Rectangular camera bump: The camera module is rumored to be a large rectangular bump with rounded corners, keeping the triangular lens layout.
3. Sky Blue finish: A new Sky Blue color option is expected, similar to the latest MacBook Air.
4. Larger battery: The iPhone 17 Pro Max may have a slightly thicker design to fit a larger battery.
5. A19 Pro chip: Powered by Apple’s new A19 Pro chip, made with TSMC’s advanced 3nm process, promising better performance and power efficiency.
6. Apple-designed Wi-Fi 7 chip: The new phones will get a Wi-Fi 7 chip designed by Apple, replacing Broadcom chips.
7. 24-megapixel front camera: A major upgrade from the current 12MP front cameras to a 24MP front-facing camera across all iPhone 17 models.
8. 48-megapixel rear Telephoto camera: The Telephoto camera is expected to jump from 12MP to 48MP on Pro models, improving zoom and image quality.
9. Dual video recording: Users may be able to record video from front and rear cameras simultaneously using the Camera app.
10. 8K video recording: With the higher-resolution cameras, the iPhone 17 Pro models may finally support 8K video recording.
11. 12GB of RAM: An increase from 8GB to 12GB RAM on Pro and Air models, boosting multitasking and AI features.
12. Improved cooling: Internal design changes, including a vapor chamber cooling system for Pro models, will help keep the phones cool.
Apple fans can look forward to these advancements when the iPhone 17 Pro series launches later this year.
