The iPhone 17 Pro is going to undergo a significant redesign in terms of design that may surprise fans. What new features will cause creators to permanently switch? The Pro models of the iPhone 17 lineup appear to be getting significant updates. Apple intends to replace the standard square camera bump with a panel that spans the entire width of the iPhone 17 Pro, according to leaks. In addition, it appears that Apple is targeting vloggers and other video creators in the hope that they will switch from their previous cameras to the iPhone. Apple has recently placed a significant emphasis on distinguishing the Pro models. They want consumers to select the premium iPhone over the standard model. Think they’ll be able to convince people to buy the more expensive model? Date of release Apple frequently releases new iPhones immediately following Labor Day. The major keynote should take place during the week of September 8 if that pattern continues. Apple likes Tuesdays for these events, though sometimes it shakes things up. In 2024, for instance, the “It’s Glowtime” event happened on a Monday.
Between September 8 and September 10
I anticipate that the iPhone 17 will be available, with Tuesday, September 9 being the top choice. The phones could be available for pre-order on Friday, December 12, and on Friday, December 19.
iPhone 17 design
The thickness of the iPhone 17 Pro is 8.725 mm (0.34 inch), up from 8.25 mm (0.32 inch) last year. That could be bad news for fans of thin phones. Not me, though.
Give me a 1.5 cm (0.59″) phone with a huge 10000 mAh battery any day. I care about the grip and balance more than the numbers. A phone can weigh 150 g (5.29 oz) and still feel awful if the weight sits in the wrong spot.
That’s not the only change coming. Apple plans to move the Apple logo on the iPhone 17 Pro for the first time in 6 years. Majin Bu says it will drop lower, closer to the bottom-center of the back—a tweak driven by the new full-width camera bar stretching across the rear.
Design of iPhone 17 Pro’s camera
The iPhone 17 Pro is said to have a new rectangular camera bar with smooth corners running across its back, according to rumors. The iPhone 17 Air might follow suit, but the base iPhone 17 probably won’t.
I like the softer middle frame on the iPhone 17 Pro prototype. If Apple keeps the rounded frame in production, it might inspire more Android makers to ditch sharp flat edges and embrace shapes that feel better in hand.
Colors
Jon Prosser, even with Apple suing him over iOS 26 leaks, spilled the beans on 4 colors for the iPhone 17 lineup. In addition to the usual silver and black, you’ll also get a new blue and a fun orange. A bronze iPhone has been talked about for ages, but it has never materialized. I’m guessing that orange camera ring might belong to the bronze version. It’ll probably look better in real life, but I still think sales won’t match the others.
Display
The iPhone 17 screen protectors are positioned side by side and get larger with each model, as shown in the tweet above. The screen size of the base iPhone 17 is expected to increase to 6.3 inches, which is the same as the iPhone 17 Pro’s. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Air might come with a 6.6-inch display.
Is it a bummer that Apple kept the Pro model’s screen size the same? That depends, however. One of my friends likes the smaller screen because their hands are smaller. Since I have more screen real estate, I prefer the larger screen. Additionally, larger phones typically have a longer battery life, which is a plus.
Specs
Mark Gurman says every model, even the iPhone 17 Air, will come with the A19 chip. The Pro and Pro Max get a boost with the A19 Pro chip.
In addition, each of the four phones ought to have 12 GB of RAM, which is more than the 8 GB that the iPhone 16 Pro has. The purpose of this upgrade is to support brand-new Apple Intelligence features.
Camera
Apple has made significant efforts to enhance the iPhone’s photo capabilities over the past few years. This time, they’re all about improving video recording. For 2025’s iPhones, Apple wants vloggers and video creators to ditch their regular cameras and do even more with their iPhones, says Gurman. When the new models drop in September, expect Apple to highlight those video skills like never before.
The majority of people use their smartphones as their primary tool, and smartphones can now record video with a quality that is comparable to that of movies. Due to their steady shots, crisp audio, and sharp images, flagship phones are ideal for vlogging. Still, there comes a point when a smartphone doesn’t cut it, and you switch to a vlogging camera. With the iPhone 17 Pro, hopefully, you won’t have to make that jump.
Someone spotted what looks like an iPhone 17 Pro in San Francisco. For over 15 years, Apple employees have taken unreleased iPhones out in public to test cellular performance, camera improvements, and other features.
