Apple iPhone 17 Pro Series May Not Feature Significant Design Changes, Reports Mark Gurman
Expected September launch of Apple’s latest iPhone series, but design rumors may be put to rest according to Mark Gurman’s latest newsletter.
Despite the plethora of leaks and rumors surrounding the upcoming Apple iPhone 17 Pro series, Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter has revealed that the devices may not feature significant design changes as anticipated. According to Gurman, the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models will look "quite similar" to their predecessors, defying expectations of a bold new design.
Gurman’s statement is a departure from previous rumors suggesting a dual-tone design and a smaller dynamic island. However, he did confirm that the rear camera area will look "meaningfully different," which could lead to a fresh design approach. The predicted design changes are expected to be more gradual, with the camera area being the same color as the rest of the device.
The lack of a dual-tone design and a more subtle design change might be a disappointment for those eagerly anticipating a major makeover. Nevertheless, the iPhone 17 Pro series is still expected to pack some significant upgrades under the hood.
Camera Upgrades and New Features
The iPhone 17 Pro models are expected to feature significant camera upgrades, including a 48-megapixel telephoto camera with an 85mm focal length equivalent (35mm format). This would be a significant departure from the 12-megapixel telephoto lens found in the iPhone 16 Pro series. The new telephoto sensor is expected to boost low-light performance, resulting in better image quality.
Additionally, the improved telephoto sensor will allow for up to 3.5x optical zoom, down from the 5x zoom currently offered by the latest Pro models. However, the iPhone 17 Pro models will still be capable of reaching up to 7x "lossless" digital zoom using in-sensor crop zoom technology.
Other Key Features and Expectations
The iPhone 17 Pro series is also expected to feature a triple-camera setup with 48-megapixel sensors for all three cameras: main, ultra-wide, and telephoto. The front-facing TrueDepth camera is expected to receive a major upgrade, doubling its resolution from 12 megapixels to 24 megapixels.
Under the hood, the iPhone 17 Pro lineup is likely to run on Apple’s upcoming A19 Pro chip, built on TSMC’s advanced 3nm (N3P) process. This new chip is expected to deliver significant improvements in both performance and power efficiency compared to the A18 Pro in the iPhone 16 Pro models.
Conclusion
While the iPhone 17 Pro series may not feature significant design changes, the rumors and leaks surrounding the device have kept fans engaged. The expected upgrades in camera capabilities, chip, and other features will likely make the iPhone 17 Pro series a powerful and feature-packed device. The wait for the official launch in September is expected to be agonizing for fans, but the rumors and anticipation will likely continue to build until the big reveal.
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