Recent leaks suggest that Apple may be adopting a Pixel-like design for the iPhone 17, particularly with its horizontal camera array.
A CAD render of an iPhone 17 case shared by tipster Majin Bu reveals the new design, showing a pill-shaped camera setup similar to Google’s Pixel series.
What’s New in the iPhone 17 Design?
The leaked render shows a single camera lens (though the final version of the iPhone 17 is expected to have two), with a horizontal pill-shaped camera array.
Apple appears to be adopting a design that will align with Google’s Pixel 9, which also features a horizontal camera bar.
The render also includes a camera control button and a lock button, hinting at a significant redesign across all iPhone 17 models, not just the Pro versions.
Could This Be Apple’s Biggest Change Yet?
Apple and Samsung have long been accused of copying each other’s designs, but with this shift in direction, Apple may now be borrowing elements from Google’s Pixel design, which could lead to greater design similarity between the two brands.
Though leaks from Majin Bu are often hit or miss, the mounting speculation suggests that this design shift may be more than just a rumor.
Apple’s current iPhone design is instantly recognizable, and this move could make the iPhone more similar to Google’s distinctive camera bar aesthetic.
We’ll have to wait for an official reveal to confirm whether this will become the iPhone 17’s final design.