Major changes expected in Apple’s upcoming flagship as early leaks highlight camera overhaul, new materials, and internal enhancements.
Horizontal Camera Layout, Aluminum Frame Signal Design Shift
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro has surfaced in a new leak showcasing significant differences from the current iPhone 16 Pro. According to a video shared by reliable leaker Majin Bu, the iPhone 17 Pro will feature a redesigned horizontal camera island—departing from the vertical setup seen in the iPhone 16 Pro. This layout, resembling Google Pixel’s aesthetic, marks a major visual change for Apple’s Pro lineup.
Interestingly, while most physical buttons like the Action Button and Camera Control button remain unchanged in their placement, Apple is reportedly swapping the titanium frame used in the iPhone 16 Pro for a lighter aluminum body. This return to aluminum—last used before the iPhone X—could reduce overall weight and potentially lower production costs without compromising structural durability.
24MP Front Camera and Triple 48MP Rear Sensors Set New Imaging Benchmark
The iPhone 17 Pro is also rumored to deliver major photography upgrades. One of the standout changes includes a jump in front camera resolution from 12MP (in the iPhone 16 Pro) to a high-resolution 24MP sensor, promising significantly better selfies and sharper video calls.
On the rear, the iPhone 17 Pro Max may boast three 48MP sensors (main, ultra-wide, and telephoto), all possibly featuring Apple’s tetraprism periscope zoom technology. The inclusion of a mechanical aperture would allow users to manually adjust exposure and depth, offering DSLR-like versatility in a smartphone package.
A19 Pro Chip, 12GB RAM, and Bigger Battery for Performance Boost
Under the hood, the iPhone 17 Pro is expected to be powered by the next-gen A19 Pro chipset, built on Apple’s enhanced 3nm process node. While not yet adopting the upcoming 2nm standard, this chip will still offer notable gains in power efficiency and computational performance over the A18 Pro in the iPhone 16 Pro.
RAM is also getting a boost—rising from 8GB in the iPhone 16 Pro to 12GB in the iPhone 17 Pro. This should improve multitasking, rendering, and support for high-performance applications. The base iPhone 17 models are expected to stick with 8GB RAM.
Battery capacity will also be improved in the iPhone 17 Pro, with Apple retaining removable adhesive strips introduced in the iPhone 16 series for easier replacement. Charging speeds, however, may remain capped at 35W.
Final Thoughts and Launch Expectations
The iPhone 17 Pro is shaping up to be a substantial upgrade over the iPhone 16 Pro, particularly for users who prioritize photography, performance, and a lighter build. While Apple has not officially confirmed these details, the leaks point toward a bold design evolution that blends functionality with aesthetic refinement.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
