iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max feature 12-megapixel telephoto and front cameras, Photo Credit: Apple
Apple introduced the iPhone 16 series last month with new camera controls, action buttons across models, and new chipsets. The iPhone 17 family is still a year away from launch, but the latest rumors suggest that Apple could do something new for next year’s models. A well-known analyst said that the iPhone 17 Pro models will come with a notable camera upgrade. Both the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are said to have a new telephoto rear camera. Meanwhile, a new iPhone 17 Air (Slim) model is set to replace the iPhone Plus models next year.
As reported by MacRumors, Jeff Pu of Haitong International Tech Research has outlined his expectations for the iPhone 17 series in his latest research note. The analyst believes that the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature a 48-megapixel telephoto rear camera and a 12-megapixel selfie shooter. For comparison, the current iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max have a 12-megapixel telephoto and front camera.
In addition, the iPhone 17 Pro duo is said to have 12GB of RAM, up from 8GB in the iPhone 16 Pro models. The upgraded memory could contribute to improved performance for Apple intelligence and multitasking. Similarly, Pu believes that Apple will provide a “very narrow dynamic island” on the iPhone 17 Pro Max models as a result of adopting a smaller “metalens” for the Face ID system in the device.
The report states that like their 2024 counterparts, the iPhone 17 Pro will get a 6.3-inch display while the iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature a 6.9-inch display. Both models are said to run on a new A19 Pro chip manufactured from the same 3nm process from TSMC.
iPhone 17 Air specifications
The report includes details about the alleged iPhone 17 Air aka iPhone 17 Slim. Jeff Pu reiterates that it will feature a 6.6-inch display, 8GB of RAM, and Dynamic Island. It may be powered by the 3nm Bionic A19 chip that will also be present in the vanilla iPhone 17.
Additionally, the iPhone 17 Air may feature Apple’s first 5G modem. It is said to feature a 48-megapixel rear camera and a 24-megapixel front camera. It is likely to have an aluminum frame. Pu says that this model will have an all-new design.
Based on previous iPhone release schedules, the iPhone 17 series is expected to be announced in September 2025 alongside the vanilla iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the new slimmer iPhone 17 Air. We can expect more details about the series to emerge in the coming months.
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