The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are expected to launch within the next three months, and already, numerous leaks have emerged about these highly anticipated devices.

Here’s a roundup of the 12 most exciting rumored upgrades for the iPhone 17 Pro series as of June 2025:

Aluminum frame

Unlike the iPhone 15 Pro and 16 Pro with titanium frames and the stainless steel design of iPhone X to 14 Pro, the iPhone 17 Pro models are said to adopt an aluminum frame. The back panel will reportedly feature a hybrid design combining aluminum and glass.

Apple may be switching to aluminum to improve weight and heat dissipation, especially as these models are expected to house more powerful chips and advanced cameras. Since aluminum is more prone to scratching and denting than titanium, the hybrid back likely helps mitigate those weaknesses.

Rectangular camera module

The iPhone 17 Pro is rumored to feature a large rectangular rear camera module with rounded corners. However, Apple may retain the familiar triangular lens layout from previous generations.

This new camera shape - common on flagship Android phones - would provide more space for the upgraded 48MP sensors and telephoto module, improve heat dissipation, and offer a modern, distinctive design.

Sky Blue color option

Like the newest MacBook Air, the iPhone 17 Pro is expected to debut in a sleek Sky Blue variant.

Sky Blue has already proven popular on the MacBook Air M3, with its contemporary and youthful appeal matching 2025’s design trends. It could be this year’s signature iPhone color, akin to the Blue Titanium of the iPhone 15 Pro.

Larger battery

The iPhone 17 Pro Max is rumored to be slightly thicker to accommodate a larger battery.

This change is important due to several high-energy demands: 48MP cameras and 8K video recording, Apple Intelligence features requiring heavy processing, and dual-recording capabilities - all of which put extra strain on the battery and thermal system.

A19 Pro chip

The iPhone 17 Pro series will reportedly feature the latest A19 Pro chip, built on TSMC’s third-generation 3nm process. Users can expect moderate performance gains and better energy efficiency over current iPhones.

Apple-designed Wi-Fi 7 chip

All four iPhone 17 models are said to include Apple’s own Wi-Fi 7 chip, replacing Broadcom’s.

Wi-Fi 7 promises: up to 4x faster speeds than Wi-Fi 6, lower latency (ideal for gaming, AR/VR), and more stable performance in device-dense environments like smart homes and offices.

24MP front camera

The entire iPhone 17 line will likely upgrade to a 24MP front camera, doubling the 12MP lens on the iPhone 16 series.

This upgrade improves selfies, especially in low light, enhances vlogging and TikTok video quality, and boosts FaceTime image processing with AI-powered skin smoothing and background blur.

48MP telephoto lens

The telephoto lens on the iPhone 17 Pro is expected to be upgraded from 12MP to 48MP.

This boost enables sharper zoom, better portrait depth mapping, and enhanced support for features like ProRAW and 8K video from the telephoto lens.

Dual recording

According to YouTuber Jon Prosser (Front Page Tech), the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max will support simultaneous video capture from both the front and rear cameras in the default Camera app.

This is a major benefit for vloggers, interviewers, and content creators, allowing multi-angle videos without complex editing.

8K video recording

Apple tested 8K video on the iPhone 16 Pro, but didn’t release the feature. With all three rear cameras on the iPhone 17 Pro rumored to be 48MP, 8K recording may finally make its debut.

8K video enables powerful post-processing options (cropping, zooming, stabilization without loss) and caters to the demands of professional content creators and XR developers.

12GB RAM

The iPhone 17 Pro (and the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air) may offer 12GB of RAM - up from 8GB in the iPhone 16. This supports smoother performance for Apple Intelligence and improved multitasking.

Advanced cooling system

All iPhone 17 models are said to feature improved internal designs for better thermal management. The Pro models may include a vapor chamber cooling system.

Vapor chambers offer high-end heat dissipation, maintaining performance during gaming, video recording, and intensive AI tasks - preventing thermal throttling. This could help unlock the full power of the A19 Pro and 12GB RAM.

The iPhone 17 lineup is expected this fall, including: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air - each packed with notable upgrades, especially the Pro variants.

Hai Phong (The Verge, Macrumors)