The Core of the Family - The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro
Now let's talk about the heart of the lineup, the phones that are likely to be the top sellers. The standard iPhone 17 is rumored to get a slight size bump, with its display growing from 6.1 to 6.3 inches. All four iPhone 17 models, including this one, are expected to feature a 120Hz ProMotion display. This is a monumental shift, as this feature was previously reserved for the Pro models. The standard iPhone 17 will reportedly have a dual-lens camera setup, with both a wide and an ultra-wide lens. It will be powered by the A19 chip and will likely have 8GB of RAM. The base model is expected to maintain its previous price point of around $799.
The iPhone 17 Pro, however, is where things get truly interesting. It's rumored to feature a new aluminum frame, a reversal from the titanium introduced with the iPhone 15 Pro, a move reportedly made for a lighter feel and better heat dissipation. The most visually striking rumor is a completely redesigned camera bump. Instead of the traditional square module, the Pro models may have a horizontal camera bar across the top of the back of the phone.
The Pro models are also tipped to be a content creator's dream. A leaked South Korean carrier document reveals that both the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max will feature three 48MP rear cameras with an 8x optical zoom. This is a substantial leap from the 5x zoom on the iPhone 16 Pro models. All models across the lineup are expected to get a 24MP front-facing camera, a notable upgrade for selfies and video calls.
Under the hood, the iPhone 17 Pro models will be powered by the new A19 Pro chip and will feature 12GB of RAM. To keep this immense power in check during intensive tasks like gaming and 8K video recording, Apple is reportedly incorporating a vapor chamber cooling system. This technology is a standard in high-end Android phones and should prevent overheating and performance throttling. The iPhone 17 Pro is also rumored to have a mechanical aperture for better light control and dual video recording for creators, features previously unavailable on iPhones.
