Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 series is shaping up to be one of the most radical design overhauls in years, according to newly leaked renders.
Reports suggest that Apple is ditching the traditional camera setup and introducing a visor-style camera island on the Pro models while keeping things ultra-thin for the Air model.
iPhone 17 Air: Ultra-Thin, Single Camera, and a New Name
Originally rumored as the iPhone 17 Slim, the iPhone 17 Air is now expected to replace the Plus model in Apple’s lineup.
One of the biggest surprises is its single rear camera, marking a shift from Apple’s usual multi-lens approach. At just 5.5mm at its thinnest point, it will be one of the slimmest iPhones ever made.
Despite speculation about a high price, recent reports suggest it will be priced more appropriately for a non-Pro device. It is expected to run on the Apple A19 chipset, making it a capable but more budget-friendly option in the lineup.
iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max: A Bold New Camera Design
The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are making headlines with a completely redesigned camera island that stretches across the width of the device. While some initially compared it to Google’s Pixel series, the final design leans more toward Xiaomi’s approach.
Apple is sticking to its triangular camera layout but is upgrading the periscope to a 48MP sensor with a 5x zoom lens, an improvement over the 12MP 5x zoom on the iPhone 16 Pro series. However, the massive camera island is raising questions—does it really need to be that large?
Apple’s Biggest Design Shift Since the iPhone 11
The last major camera design change came with the iPhone 11 series in 2019, so a refresh is long overdue. But Apple’s new visor-style camera setup is a dramatic shift, and fans are split on whether it’s a bold new look or just too much.
While the iPhone 17 lineup won’t be official until September, Apple’s immediate focus is on the iPhone SE 4, set to launch tomorrow. After that, the attention will turn to new iPad Air and iPad Pro models with the M4 chip, before the iPhone 17 takes center stage later this year.
