iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro: What’s New in Design and Features

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iPhone 17 Pro is expected to bring major design and hardware upgrades over the iPhone 16 Pro, including a new camera layout, A19 Pro chip, and 24MP front camera.

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Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 series continues to stir excitement, and the iPhone 17 Pro is expected to bring several upgrades over its predecessor. While the company hasn’t officially confirmed any details yet, a new video has emerged, offering a closer look at some of the most noticeable changes coming with the iPhone 17 Pro — particularly in terms of design.

iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro

Camera Design Takes a New Direction

A recently shared video by tipster Majin Bu on X gives an early look at what could be the dummy unit of the iPhone 17 Pro. The standout change is the redesigned camera layout. Unlike the iPhone 16 Pro, which features a vertically-aligned camera in the top-left corner, the iPhone 17 Pro appears to adopt a horizontal camera island stretching across the back panel.

This design is drawing comparisons to Google’s Pixel phones. However, some feel Apple’s approach looks less refined. The leaked unit shows a lot of spacing between the individual camera lenses, LED flash, microphone, and sensors — leading to speculation that Apple might introduce a custom case or accessory tailored for this new camera setup.

Despite the camera changes, the rest of the phone’s layout seems unchanged. The Action Button, volume controls, power button, and camera shortcut remain in their usual spots. The display size is also expected to stay the same as the iPhone 16 Pro, suggesting that Apple’s focus this year could be on enhancing camera capabilities rather than redesigning the whole phone.

Possible Return to Aluminium Frame

Another rumoured change is the shift from titanium to aluminium. After using titanium frames on the iPhone 15 Pro and 16 Pro, Apple might go back to aluminium with the iPhone 17 Pro. This could help reduce weight and manufacturing costs, and marks a return to a material last used in the Pro series before the iPhone X.

Major Camera and Hardware Upgrades

Reports suggest that Apple may upgrade the front camera to a 24MP sensor across all iPhone 17 models, replacing the 12MP camera seen on the iPhone 16 Pro. This would be a significant improvement for selfies and video quality, appealing to users who frequently create content.

On the rear, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is rumoured to be the first in the lineup to feature three 48MP sensors — covering the main, ultra-wide, and a tetraprism telephoto lens. Pro models might also get a mechanical aperture system, offering better control over lighting in photos.

Performance Boost with A19 Pro Chip and More RAM

Under the hood, the iPhone 17 Pro is expected to run on the new A19 Pro chip, based on an enhanced 3nm process. While it’s not yet the 2nm jump, this should still bring better performance and energy efficiency over the A18 Pro.

RAM is also getting a boost. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max may come with 12GB of RAM, an upgrade from the 8GB seen in previous Pro models. This should improve multitasking and system performance. The standard iPhone 17 and the expected iPhone 17 Air are likely to stick with 8GB.

Battery Improvements and Charging

Battery capacity is likely to be increased, and Apple might continue improving repairability by using the same battery adhesive strips introduced in the iPhone 16 series. This will make battery replacement easier for users and repair shops.

As for charging speeds, no major changes are expected. The iPhone 17 Pro may still support up to 35W wired charging, similar to the iPhone 16 Pro.

Expected Launch and Price

Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 17 Pro between September 11 and 13, 2025. In terms of pricing, it is likely to remain unchanged from the iPhone 16 Pro, starting at Rs 1,19,900 in India.

Also Read: iPhone 17 Series Leak: Design, Features, Price & Launch Timeline Revealed

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