iPhone 17 Pro: Details leak about Apple's next tank, with a radical change in design
Just weeks before the traditional annual keynote , rumors are growing about the new models Apple will unveil with its next line of phones. Specifically, an iPhone 17 Pro , which would mark a turning point in design and functionality, while a new, lighter model, the iPhone 17 Air , is shaping up to be the season's big debut.
According to recent leaks, the iPhone 17 Pro is reportedly ditching several classic elements. Among the most talked-about changes is the new rear camera module , which is said to abandon the iconic square block used since the iPhone 11 Pro.
Instead, Apple is said to be opting for an elongated design that spans the entire width of the device , featuring a triangular lens arrangement, but with the flash and LiDAR sensor relocated to one end.
This change isn't just aesthetic. Apple is reportedly seeking to improve stability by placing the device on flat surfaces and optimize the internal space for future advances in computational photography and augmented reality.
This is what the iPhone 17 Pro looks like, according to industry leakers. (Photo: X@MajinBuOfficial)
Another relevant modification would be the return of aluminum as the main chassis material, replacing the titanium that debuted in the iPhone 15 Pro. This choice would allow for a lighter phone with better heat dissipation, a key detail for intensive users.
On the back, the iPhone 17 Pro would incorporate a lower glass section , which in addition to allowing wireless charging, would function as a new visual support for the Apple logo, which would move to a lower and more centered position, breaking with traditional symmetry.
MagSafe, the magnetic technology developed by Apple for its devices.
The logo's new location would force Apple to revise the design of the MagSafe system . Current clear cases could obscure the logo, so the company would be adjusting the magnet pattern to keep it visible.
The redesign is expected to be compatible with existing accessories, though a new generation of custom cases could be available.
In terms of technical specifications, the iPhone 17 Pro is expected to feature a 48 MP telephoto camera and a 24 MP front camera, significant improvements over previous generations.
Everything will be powered by the new A19 Pro chip, built with three-nanometer technology, which would translate into greater energy efficiency and a boost to the artificial intelligence functions integrated into iOS 26 , such as predictive text editing or automatic scene recognition in photos and videos.
This is what the iPhone 17 Air will look like, according to rumors.
While the Pro models are grabbing attention for their power and design, Apple is also preparing the iPhone 17 Air, a thinner, lighter, and more affordable variant, to compete directly against the Samsung Galaxy s25 Edge .
According to leaks, it will be the thinnest iPhone ever, with an ultra-thin body that sacrifices the multiple rear camera system in favor of a single 48-megapixel lens.
This approach seeks to appeal to users who value simplicity without sacrificing quality, with a device ideal for those who don't require a telephoto or ultra-wide-angle lens, but still want the best possible optics in a main camera.
Despite its minimalist design, the iPhone 17 Air isn't expected to be short on performance: it's expected to feature the same A19 Pro chip, albeit with one less graphics core. It's also expected to have 12GB of RAM, making it one of the fastest phones in its range on the market.
The price would be another attraction: it would replace the current iPhone 16 Plus, and would remain below the cost of the Pro models, positioning it as an affordable premium option.
On the other hand, Apple is also expected to update its color palette for this model. The iPhone 17 Air is expected to come in black, silver, light gold, and a very pale, almost silvery blue, similar to the latest MacBook Air with the M4 chip.
As every year, Apple is expected to officially unveil the new iPhones during the first half of September 2025 , with global availability in the following weeks.
If the rumors are true, this generation will not only bring power and new features, but will also mark a design breakthrough that could redefine the aesthetic direction of the company's most iconic product.
Clarin
