iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are a couple of days away from launch. On September 9th, 2025, Apple will announce the iPhone 17 series if everything goes well. Based on internet gossip, several features of the iPhone 17 Pro models are already drawing public attention.
Table of Contents
New Design | Shooters | Variable Aperture | Hardware & Software | Battery Capacity | Release Date & Price
Why Do You Need to Upgrade to an iPhone 17 Pro?
Apple comes with a bunch of new iPhones every year. 2025 is going to be no different with the iPhone 17 series. Even if you have an iPhone 16 Pro, you should consider upgrading to the iPhone 17 Pro, at least. Leaving the iPhone 17 Pro Max aside in this section. Here’s a table to summarize why you need the upgrade.
| iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro |
|---|---|
| Titanium Frame | Aluminum Frame |
| 8.25 mm Thickness | 8.7 mm Thickness |
| 😒 | Anti-reflective Display |
| 12 MP Selfie Shooter | 24 MP Selfie Shooter |
| 12 MP Telephoto Shooter | 48 MP Telephoto Shooter |
| 5x Optical Zoom | 8x Optical Zoom |
| 4K Video Recording | 8K Video Recording |
| 😒 | Dual Video Recording |
| A18 Pro SoC | A19 Pro SoC |
| 8 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| 3,582 mAh Battery | 3,700+ mAh Battery |
| 😒 | Vapor Cooling Chamber |
Furthermore, there are several other reasons to choose a new iPhone this year. You gotta see the leaked features. Starting with the new design in the next section.
New Design
After the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max from 2019, Apple has decided to change the design of the camera module with the iPhone 17 Pro models this year. The iconic triangular 3-camera module is going to be replaced by a huge horizontal camera visor, with the triangular 3-camera module being on the left side of the camera visor. Apple may need this design change to incorporate variable aperture, as discussed later.
Apart from the new camera module, the back panel is getting more design changes according to leaks, consisting of glass and aluminum. The Apple logo might be repositioned as well, which will interact with MagSafe accessories. Worth mentioning, Apple is ditching the titanium frame this year due to aluminum’s durability and reliability. Furthermore, iPhone 17 Pro will feature a newly designed Dynamic Island. The entire sensor is getting smaller and optimized.
🚨 New leak on iPhone 17 Pro
— Intro Hub (@theintrohub) September 5, 2025
According to the MacRumors report, the Dynamic Island interface in the iPhone 17 Pro may undergo a noticeable redesign, as it is said that its size will shrink from 2 cm in the iPhone 16 to only about 1.5 cm! 😲
Source: @MacRumors pic.twitter.com/7pswTxlgGo
New Shooters
Apple has been working on improving its camera modules and image processing units constantly over the years. iPhones are well-known and popular for taking great pictures, if not the best. When other companies are rocking 200 MP shooters, Apple decided to make some changes in their camera department this year, as well, in 2025.
Primary Shooters
Leaks suggest that the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will come with a new 48 MP Fusion shooter, a 48 MP ultra-wide angle shooter, and a 48 MP telephoto shooter. Therefore, the 12 MP, f/2.8, 120 mm (periscope telephoto) shooter will be decommissioned. A dual video recording feature will be there for vloggers this time. It will be integrated as a new video-capturing mode in the iPhone 17 Pro models only. Furthermore, variable aperture might be there on these Pro models.
Selfie Shooter
Speaking of dual video recording, it is also leaked that the 12 MP, f/1.9, 23 mm (wide-angle) selfie shooter will get upgraded to a 24-MP wide-angle selfie shooter. This selfie shooter will offer more color-accurate and realistic photos even in very low light conditions.
Variable Aperture
As mentioned above, Apple may introduce the variable aperture with the iPhone 17 Pro models. Variable aperture is similar to the human eye. Like a human eye, the variable aperture allows or restricts the light coming to the lens based on different lighting conditions.
In a darker place, the aperture will open widely (i.e., low f-number). As a result, more light can hit the lens to generate a brighter picture. In a bright environment, the aperture will allow less light (i.e., high f-number). Therefore, the image will not look burned or faded. This will result in better portrait images with depth control as well as enhanced night photography.
Till now, the amount of light coming to the lens of an iPhone has been digitally managed. With the iPhone 17 Pro models, the variable aperture will be a mechanical component installed with the rear shooters to be controlled electronically. And, this is when the horizontal camera housing leak looks promising.
Hardware & Software
Like every year, there will be a new SoC (Apple A19 Pro) to power the iPhone 17 Pro models. It will feature 12 GB of RAM with a base storage of 256 GB on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
However, the new Apple-made C1 modem is going to be incorporated into the iPhone 17 series. Additionally, all iPhone 17 devices will support Wi-Fi 7 and possibly Bluetooth 5.4. Thus, good connectivity is expected with precise accuracy in GPS tracking. This will also significantly improve satellite connectivity and battery life.
Battery Capacity
Regarding battery life, only the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max will come with a larger battery to improve screen time. Here is a table showing how Apple improved the iPhone Pro Max’s battery life over the past few years by increasing the battery capacity.
| iPhone Model | Battery Capacity | Video Playback Time |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | ~ 5,000 mAH | ~ 35 hours |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | 4,676 mAH | 33 hours |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | 4,422 mAH | 29 hours |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | 4,323 mAH | 29 hours |
| iPhone 13 Pro Max | 4,352 mAH | 28 hours |
On the other hand, the iPhone 17 Pro will not get a bigger battery compared to the iPhone 16 Pro. Nevertheless, the screen time will improve due to Apple’s new in-house C1 modem.
Release Date & Price
Apple will be announcing the iPhone 17 series on September 9th, 2025. At that event, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, along with iPhone 17 Air, will be debuted.
Due to new features and additions, Apple decided to revise its prices for the upcoming iPhone Pro models. The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will be priced at $1,049 and $1,249 for 256 GB storage options, respectively. There are 5 color variants to choose from — Black, White, Gray, Orange, and Dark Blue.
Wrapping Up
Apart from a newly designed camera module, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will debut with several exciting features. The new iOS has a lot of new surprises as well. On top of everything, Apple Intelligence is pushing the boundaries. Therefore, the iPhone 17 Pro models would be a very significant upgrade for whoever is planning to change their smartphone and switch to a new iPhone this year. Keep an eye on this article to get updates on the upcoming features of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
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