- By Prateek Levi
- Sat, 26 Jul 2025 05:26 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
iPhone 17 Pro: With August nearly here, the countdown to Apple’s next big event has officially begun. If tradition holds, we’re likely just a few weeks away from the unveiling of the iPhone 17 series, including the highly anticipated iPhone 17 Pro and a new addition—the iPhone 17 Air.
Leaks and rumours have already painted a fairly detailed picture of what to expect from the iPhone 17 lineup. From design overhauls to internal upgrades, here are five major changes that might arrive with the iPhone 17 Pro based on credible reports and leaks.
The A19 Pro Chip Debuts
Inside, the iPhone 17 Pro will presumably ship with the A19 Pro processor, replacing the A18 Pro that might be released in the iPhone 16 Pro this year. As much as Apple might retain the 3nm process, the A19 Pro should come with enhanced efficiency and performance.
With the next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite challenger piling up the pressure, Apple's A19 Pro will need to perform at the highest level—particularly with regard to multicore processing and AI tasks.
A Bold New Design and a Switch Back to Aluminium
A fresh look could be on the cards for the iPhone 17 Pro. Several reports hint at a major redesign—especially around the rear camera setup. Instead of the usual cluster, Apple might opt for a wider, extended camera module that stretches across the back of the phone.
Another surprise? Apple is reportedly planning to drop titanium and bring back aluminium for the frame. That would mark a return to the material used in its standard models. However, Apple will still need to include a glass back to support wireless charging, so the final design remains to be seen. A concept image shared by tipster Majin Bu gives us an early peek at what this could look like.
Upgraded 48MP Telephoto Lens (But with a Twist)
The iPhone 17 Pro could also receive a camera boost with a 48-megapixel telephoto lens. While that sounds like a clear upgrade, Apple might actually reduce the optical zoom capability from 5x to 3.5x.
That’s not necessarily a downgrade. Phones like the Vivo X200 Pro already use high-res telephoto lenses to offer clean digital and hybrid zooms at longer ranges.Apple could follow a similar strategy, with cutting-edge digital zooming and AI processing to deliver up to 7x or more zoom with improved clarity than ever before.
A Fresh Splash of Colour
Apple might also shake up its Pro lineup with bold new colour options. Tipster Majin Bu claims that the iPhone 17 Pro could come in dark blue, silver, black, and a striking orange.
This would be a sharp contrast to the more muted tones of recent years—like Natural Titanium and Desert Titanium. A bright orange iPhone Pro would definitely make a statement and would be attractive to people who want something colorful and different.
12GB RAM Across the Lineup
Apple is said to be boosting the entire 17 series of iPhones to 12GB of RAM, up from the current 8GB of the Pro devices. As Apple continues to advance into AI capabilities and its new Apple Intelligence platform, the additional RAM will assist with powering on-device processing of tasks such as voice assistance, photo editing, and more.
Additional memory also brings Apple's devices on an even footing with competitors in the Android arena, where 12GB is rapidly becoming the new high-end standard for flagships.
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What's Next?
Although nothing is officially announced just yet, these leaks indicate that the iPhone 17 Pro might be Apple's most unique upgrade in years—both inside and out. With the release date likely to be September, we won't have to wait long to know if all these changes do indeed come to fruition.
Watch this space as more information comes in in the weeks ahead!