Apple will launch the new flagship iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max at a conference in autumn this September, which will be in the same field as the standard iPhone 17 and the new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air. According to multiple news reports and industry analysis reports, the new iPhone 17 Pro series will undergo significant adjustments in appearance, screen and chip specifications. This article will organize the latest iPhone 17 Pro specifications, colors, prices and time-to-market news for you, so that you can also grasp the key points of the new phone in advance.
Will the iPhone 17 Pro naming rules be changed to iPhone 17 Ultra?
There have been rumors that the largest iPhone 17 Pro Max model in 2025 will be renamed to the iPhone 17 Ultra. This type of name has appeared twice during the leaked cycle of iPhone 15 and iPhone 16, but it was not finally seen Apple adopt it.
Therefore, the industry generally believes that the rumors that the name of Pro Max will be changed to “Ultra” are not high, and Apple still maintains the naming of iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max for flagship phones.
Features and Positioning of the 2025 iPhone 17 Series
Below is the list of Apple’s new iPhone 17 camp models in 2025 and its main features and positioning:
| model | Features | Expected positioning |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 17 | Standard specifications | Mainstream consumers |
| iPhone 17 Air | Ultra-thin and lightweight design | Lightweight aesthetics and portable needs |
| iPhone 17 Pro | Advanced performance, three-lens | Professional users, heavy photography |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | Top-notch large screen, all-around flagship | Flagship enthusiasts, ultimate experience |
iPhone 17 Pro appearance design features
Screen sizes include 6.3 and 6.9-inch OLED
The new iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will continue last year. The iPhone 17 Pro is 6.3 inches, while the iPhone 17 Pro Max is 6.9 inches. Although the overall body size has not changed much, there are many news that the back design will have “major” innovations.
iPhone 17 full series screen size
- iPhone 17 is equipped with 6.3-inch screen
- iPhone 17 Air is equipped with 6.6-inch screen
- iPhone 17 Pro comes with 6.3-inch screen
- iPhone 17 Pro Max comes with 6.9-inch screen
iPhone 17 series screen protectors confirm the screen size of four models
Aluminum alloy body and new back panel design
According to the leak, Apple may abandon the titanium midframe from the past few years and instead use titanium mixed aluminum alloy material for the body frame design for the iPhone 17 Pro series. The upper half is made of aluminum alloy to integrate a larger rectangular camera module, and the lower half is glass, which can support MagSafe wireless charging and reverse functions, which will combine durability and functionality.
iPhone 17 Pro new case components
There was also an earlier statement that the back of the iPhone 17 Pro will adopt a two-tone lens module design, but Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman pointed out that the lens area of the new phone is the same as the body, such as the current iPhone 16 series.
The body thickness is slightly increased by 8.725 mm
To accommodate larger battery capacity, the body thickness of the iPhone 17 Pro series may increase from 8.25 mm to 8.725 mm. Even though the body thickness strategy is slightly lightweight, it will also help extend the battery life of the Pro series.
Comparison of iPhone 17 Air Model (Part 1) and iPhone 17 Pro body thickness
New long-striped camera module
Many CAD design artworks, model machines and protective case accessories have confirmed that the iPhone 17 Pro lens module will adopt a new design. Apple will cancel the square camera module in the upper left corner of the Pro for many years and change it to a “rectangular” lens module. This is also the most obvious new appearance design change since the iPhone 11 Pro. There will be a more obvious recognition on the back. At the same time, it can also reduce the previous seesaw situation.
The iPhone 17 Pro lens module spans the back of the body and has rounded corners. The three lenses still use the familiar triangular arrangement, but the LED flash, LiDAR laser scanner and microphone are arranged vertically in the right area.
Together with the whistleblower Sonny Dickson, he also shared the early appearance of the latest iPhone 17 Pro protective case, which also verified the recent new design rumors. The biggest difference is that the protective case needs additional holes for LiDAR scanner, LED flash, and rear microphone.
Why did Apple change the camera module to horizontal for the iPhone 17 Pro this time? According to the current data, it is mainly adjusted for the new “telephone lens”. Since it depends on the amount of light input, Apple also needs to increase the area of the photosensitive element. To increase the telescope module without re-adjusting the internal structure, it needs to change from the original horizontal to vertical.
From the internal preview, we can find that when the iPhone 17 Pro telescope is replaced with vertical placement, it is also squeezed to the original LIDAR optical radar sensor, and the LiDAR and flash can only be moved to the rightmost position.
Unique reverse charging design block
A while ago, many iPhone 17 CAD design drawings were leaked, and there were no details. Among them, there was a “glass area” around the center of the back of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, which was integrated with the overall metal body, echoing the previous mixed material statement of semi-aluminum alloy and semi-glass.
It is said that the glass section corresponds to the location of the MagSafe wireless charging coil, and the lower and side of the glass maintain a more resistant aluminum alloy structure. It is speculated that this design can mainly ensure wireless charging efficiency while greatly reducing body damage caused by drop or squeezing. Compared with the full glass back panel, durability is expected to be significantly improved.
According to reports, Apple plans to add reverse wireless charging function to the iPhone 17 Pro, which can support AirPods or Apple Watch devices on the back of the phone, allowing MagSafe to achieve reverse wireless charging.
iPhone 17 Pro MagSafe Design and Specifications Message
Apple logo and MagSafe adjustments
It is reported that Apple has also urgently modified the position of the Apple Logo logo on the back of the iPhone 17 Pro series in the later stage, mainly in response to the redesigned lens module. The Apple Logo logo will be moved downward and placed at the bottom area of the MagSafe round magnetic ring, which can ensure that the overall vision can reach balance.
In order to match the displacement of Apple’s logo, the magnetic arrangement of the iPhone 17 Pro series MagSafe will also be newly adjusted. Judging from the current iPhone 17 Pro magnetic coil components, it is obvious that a blank opening area is left below the new MagSafe, which just corresponds to the new position of the Apple logo. The distribution positions of the other annular magnets are also slightly different from the existing models.
In-depth understanding 👉 Comprehensive analysis of the new design and position adjustment reasons of iPhone 17 Pro MagSafe
As well as third-party protective case manufacturers have designed the new iPhone 17 Pro MagSafe in advance, we can find that this time, MagSafe has only two models in the Pro series.
MagSafe integrates Qi 2.2 standard
According to the latest certification information published by the NCC of the National Communications Commission, it was also revealed in advance that Apple seems to be preparing to introduce the new generation of Qi 2.2 wireless charging standards for iPhone 17, which means that the new Qi 2.2 MagSafe charger has entered the pre-mass production certification stage, which may be for iPhone 17 to prepare in advance.
Judging from the certification information submitted by Apple for review, this new MagSafe charger supports up to 15V x 3A charging power, which means that MagSafe will support the Qi 2.2 standard, which is the upcoming new generation Qi standard version of the Wireless Power Alliance (WPC), and is also a technical upgrade model that undertakes Qi 2.1.
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iPhone 17 Pro specification highlights sorted
Dynamic island introduction metal lens technology
Regarding whether the size of the new iPhone 17 Pro dynamic island will be adjusted and changed, there are two factions. GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu believes that Apple will use “metalens” technology to narrow the opening of the native sensor, so that the dynamic island will be reduced closer to the full range of iPhone 17 models.
However, Tianfeng International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (Ming-Chi Kuo) was reserved and believed that the iPhone 17 Pro dynamic island still maintained its existing size and there will be no new changes.
Brand new A19 Pro processor chip
The iPhone 17 Pro will also be equipped with the new A19 Pro chip, using TSMC’s third-generation 3-nanometer (N3P) process technology, which is expected to bring higher efficiency and lower power consumption. As for the two nanometers, it will not be used on the A20 chip until the iPhone 18.
Equipped with 12GB memory
According to the latest report by GFHK Tech Research GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will be equipped with 12GB RAM memory and adopt the new generation memory LPDDR5 specifications. The power consumption and transmission speed will be significantly improved compared to the 8GB of the iPhone 16 Pro. It is mainly designed to handle advanced and more efficient AI function operations.
In contrast, the standard version of iPhone 17 will only be equipped with regular version A19 chips and 8GB of RAM, which makes there a significant performance gap between the high-end Pro series and the basic style.
In-depth understanding 👉 Apple iPhone 17 memory specifications are exposed! Partially upgraded 12GB only this model is low-end
Anti-scratch and anti-reflective coating
Originally, it was reported that Apple intends to use ultra-hard anti-reflective coating (AR coating) technology for the iPhone 17 Pro series screens, which can provide stronger scratch resistance compared to the current Ceramic Shield. The screen can resist scratches and wear, and reduce damage caused by friction with other items in a pocket or bag.
The new iPhone 17 Pro coating will also add nano-scale ceramic crystals, which can further enhance the hardness of the screen and surpass traditional glass materials.
In addition to scratch resistance, the iPhone 17 Pro screen will also have better anti-reflection performance. The new coating technology can effectively reduce light reflection by up to 75%, and the display content is more clearly visible when using the phone in direct sunlight or strong light environments.
However, when the iPhone 17 entered the mass production stage, it was discovered that it was once reported that the coating process was too slow and could not cope with the shipment scale of tens of millions of units per year. Apple canceled the plan and finally returned to product planning with improvement and optimization.
In-depth understanding 👉 What are the special advantages of Apple’s iPhone 17’s mass production breakthrough in anti-reflective screen coating?
Introduce VC temperature equalization board heat dissipation technology
Apple plans to strengthen cooling functions in the iPhone 17 Pro series, and will use VC heat-scattering technology to solve iPhone users’ long-term dissatisfaction with cooling performance, and ensure that the device can maintain high-efficiency operation for a long time.
In addition, Apple is renovating the iPhone 17 Pro series backplane, and it is expected that this time it will also be adjusted and designed for the VC heat sink system, which can also solve the high temperature problems caused by the increasingly powerful computing capabilities of the new generation A19 Bionic chip.
iPhone 17 Pro lens specification highlights news
24MP front camera lens
According to multiple news reports, the full series of iPhone 17s in 2025 will usher in a major upgrade in the camera module. The front lenses of the four models are replaced with 24 million pixel sensing components, which is doubled compared to the 12 million pixels of the iPhone 16 series, which can bring more delicate portrait selfies and larger crop space without losing the picture quality.
Telescope equipped with 48 million picture material
It is expected that the iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max will become the first iPhone model equipped with a three-lens lens with a full 48 million pixel main mirror. The wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle lens have been upgraded to 48 million pixels simultaneously. Now the iPhone 17 Pro telescope will also be increased to 48 million pixels, and will support up to 3.5x optical zoom (about 85mm equivalent focal length), replacing the current 5x optical zoom (about 120mm). At the same time, it will use a 1/2.6-inch CIS sensor, and integrate lossless 2x cropping technology, and adopt larger photosensitive elements to greatly improve the night shooting effect.
This upgrade is also more suitable for shooting long-range shots and can be used to make larger crops with high-resolution sensors to further simulate 5x optical zoom effects; Apple has adopted similar technologies in the Fusion Camera mode of the iPhone 16 series.
In addition, iPhone wide-angle lenses may have built-in “variable aperture lenses”, which can be adjusted between larger and smaller apertures according to shooting requirements, effectively controlling the amount of light entering and depth of field effects, bringing more elastic professional-level portrait and night shooting performance, but this specification will only be realized on the iPhone 18 Pro series.
Supports 8K video shooting
Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman mentioned in February that in the past, Apple only emphasized photography performance. This year, the iPhone 17 Pro lens will significantly improve recording and lens upgrades. Although iPhone video shooting has performed quite well, the internal goal is to allow Vlog creators and YouTube video producers to abandon independent cameras or cameras and directly switch to iPhone 17 Pro mobile phones for professional recording.
There is also news that the iPhone 17 Pro series will support 8K video recording and shooting. There is a chance to build the “dual mirror recording” function for the first time, so that users can record front and rear lens images at the same time to meet the diverse content needs of creators without relying on third-party applications.
In-depth understanding 👉 iPhone 17 Pro lens specifications are fully exposed, 8K video recording, triple-lens design and main highlights are watched at one time
Six-member lens design
At the same time, the iPhone 17’s full range of new front cameras will adopt a six-element lens (6P) design. Compared with the current five-element lens, this improvement will help reduce optical distortion and improve image clarity and accuracy.
AI image processing technology
In addition to the improvement of the lens specifications of the iPhone 17 Pro, Apple also plans to use AI technology to introduce more advanced image processing technology to fully utilize the potential of the new camera module, including better night view mode, portrait mode and video recording functions, so that users can take excellent photos and videos in various scenarios, and can compete head-on with Samsung and Google, and strengthen high-end mobile phone image positioning.
iPhone 17 Pro network chip specification highlights news
Using Apple’s self-developed Wi-Fi 7 chips and Bluetooth 5.3
The full range of iPhone 17 models in 2025 will be equipped with Apple’s first self-designed Wi-Fi chip, with built-in Wi-Fi 7 specifications, and gradually replacing Broacom’s Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips.
The new generation of Wi-Fi 7 can be transmitted simultaneously in the three-band 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz bands, with a theoretical peak rate of more than 40Gb/s, and has obvious advantages in low-latency application scenarios such as AR/VR, online gaming, etc.; in addition, the iPhone 17 Pro series Bluetooth has been simultaneously upgraded to the Bluetooth 5.3 standard to further improve the connection efficiency and battery life management of accessories.
Although Wi-Fi 7 has been unveiled in the iPhone 16 series, Apple’s self-developed Wi-Fi chips will further improve energy efficiency and connectivity stability, and at the same time pave the way for the long-term strategy of integrating actions, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on a single SoC (single chip of the system).
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Self-developed 5G chip Apple C1
In the network connection, rumors indicate that the iPhone 17 Air will be equipped with Apple’s self-developed C1 5G data chip for the first time, but the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max continue to use Qualcomm 5G basebands to support the dual bands of 6GHz and mmWave millimeter wave, while the C1 chip can only cover the 6GHz low band.
iPhone 17 Pro battery specification message
Equipped with an extra-large 5000mAh battery
According to the latest news, the battery life of the new iPhone 17 Pro Max will increase by 25% to 33% compared with the previous generation products. Apple will enable the iPhone 17 Pro Max to be equipped with the largest battery capacity in history 5,000mAh. Compared with the 4,676mAh of the iPhone 16 Pro Max, it is expected to further extend the battery life and break the previously claimed record of the maximum 33-hour playback time.
With the new A19 Pro chip and Qualcomm Snapdragon X80 basic frequency, the overall iPhone 17 Pro’s energy efficiency performance is expected to be significantly improved.
Low voltage current release battery glue
In terms of maintenance convenience, the “low-voltage current loosening battery adhesive” technology introduced by Apple for the first time from the iPhone 16 series is expected to be extended to the 17 Pro series, which will allow maintenance personnel to replace batteries faster and safely and reduce the risk of dismantling the machine.
7.5W reverse wireless charging
In terms of charging function, it was previously revealed that the iPhone 17 Pro series may support a “reverse wireless charging” function up to 7.5W, allowing the phone to wirelessly power devices such as AirPods, Apple Watch, etc.
Compared with the current iPhone models that only provide a maximum of 4.5W reverse wired charging through USB-C, it is expected to significantly improve the charging flexibility of accessories.
Qi 2.2 standard supports 50W wireless charging
According to the outflow specifications of the new MagSafe charger, it implies that the new iPhone 17 series may support the next-generation Qi 2.2 standard, and theoretically up to 50W wireless charging speeds.
Regarding the USB-C wired charging part, Apple has not yet disclosed that the wired charging speed is online, and it is not ruled out that the 35W wired fast charging will remain unchanged.
What are the colors of iPhone 17 Pro?
Since the iPhone 15 Pro series first introduced titanium borders and combined with color names with materials, the design language of Apple’s high-end flagship phones has immediately set off a wave of discussion. According to the latest industry rumors, Apple is expected to re-adopt aluminum metal material for the iPhone 17 Pro series released in 2025, symbolizing that the Pro model will enter a new round of color strategy adjustment period.
According to the latest news, the new color that the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max has the most chance to appear is “Sky Blue”, which not only echoes the main sky blue of the M4 MacBook Air, but also is expected to replace the current iPhone 16 Pro’s desert color titanium color system.
Breaker Sonny Dickson We also share the latest iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max lens protective patch colors. From the color matching, you can clearly see that there are five colors of iPhone 17 Pro, namely black, gray, silver, dark blue and orange.
From the leaked color matching display this time, it is not ruled out that Apple may introduce five colors to the iPhone 17 Pro model, breaking the previous convention of only four colors.
Among them, the orange version is also interpreted by the outside world as a dark gold tone, which may be close to the copper texture; while the dark blue makes people reminiscent of the blue version of the iPhone 15 Pro, which seems to be a return. Overall, this new color scheme continues the calm and low-key style of the iPhone 17 Pro series.
iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max New Color Prediction Overview
- Sky blue
- black
- White (silver)
- Desert gold/primary color titanium
- Copper gold
iPhone 17 Pro price and price
Although affected by Trump’s tariffs in the first half of 2025, the outside world is also worried that the prices of iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max series will rise slightly, but it is facing a forced appreciation of 12% in recent months. It is not ruled out that the same selling price will be maintained or the price will be reduced.
- The iPhone 17 Pro costs about $1,099 (about NT$36,000).
- The iPhone 17 Pro Max starts at around US$1,199 (about NT$38,397).
iPhone 17 Pro launch time and pre-order time
The iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max will be unveiled at the Apple fall new product launch in September 2025, which is in line with Apple’s practice over the past years. It usually holds a new iPhone launch conference every September, and Taiwan will also be included in one of the first wave of listed countries.
As for the iPhone 17 Pro series launch, pre-order and sales schedules as follows:
| iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max Listing date |
Time prediction |
|---|---|
| Autumn presentation date | September 8 to September 10, 2025 |
| iPhone 17 pre-order day | September 12, 2025 |
| iPhone 17 starts selling day | September 19, 2025 |
| iPhone 17 launch date | Starting from September 19, 2025 |
As for the release date of iPhone 17, mainly Apple will send invitations to the future. Mr. Crazy believes that the biggest chance will be held on September 9, 2025, and the main reason is that Tuesday is Apple’s favorite release time.
Comparison table of iPhone 17 Pro series and iPhone 17 Air
The following is also organized by the way to sort out the specifications of the thin and light iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 17 Pro series:
| Comparison items | iPhone 17 Air | iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| thickness | 5.5~5.6mm | 8.25~8.75mm |
| Material | Titanium aluminum alloy | Aluminum alloy mixed titanium metal |
| camera | Single lens Horizontal bar design |
Three lenses Horizontal bar design |
| SIM card | eSIM | Physical SIM card slot |
| Screen size | 6.6 inches | 6.3 inches/6.9 inches |
| Memory | 12GB | 12GB |
| processor | A19 Bionic | A19 Pro Bionic |
| feature | Extremely light and thin Futuristic design |
New camera strip Professional photography functions |
iPhone 17 Pro solid model first
Let’s share the iPhone 17 Pro model machines that have appeared in advance on the Internet. Usually, the appearance of the model machines is similar to the real machine design that Apple will launch soon. These models are not capable of starting the machine, but are only used for channel display, accessories mold opening and scene props.
Starting next year, iPhone will be released on schedule and will be launched in two quarters
According to the latest industry news, Apple will adjust the pace of iPhone launch from 2026 and implement the “Autumn + Spring” dual-season listing strategy for the first time.
The first to debut in the second half of 2026 are the iPhone 18 Air, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and the first folding model; the standard version of iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e with slightly lower positioning will not officially debut until the spring of 2027.
The new generation of iPhone 18 Pro series dynamic islands will be changed to Face ID technology under the screen, leaving only a single lens hole in the upper left to enhance the integration of the screen. The full-screen hole-free design may be launched after 2027 to achieve a true full-screen design.
At the same time, Apple’s first folding iPhone is expected to be released simultaneously with the iPhone 18 Air and iPhone 18 Pro series in the fall of 2026. It is said that it will make the screen crease almost markless, mainly relying on high-end shaft mechanism and flexible panel technology.
Further reading 👉 Reveal the changes in new iPhones in the next three years, and you can understand Apple’s development roadmap from 2025 to 2027
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