Key Takeaways
1. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max will keep the triangular camera layout to avoid conflicts with the Dynamic Island hardware.
2. A two-tone design will continue for the camera housing, with a significantly thicker camera bump.
3. The iPhone 17 Pro is expected to have three 48 MP camera sensors on the back.
4. The design speculations are based on leaks, which may be unreliable due to Apple’s strict security measures.
5. Jon Prosser shared insights about the design and features through his YouTube channel.
There has been a lot of discussion regarding the design of the upcoming iPhone. Initially, it was believed that the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max would feature a camera layout similar to that of the Google Pixel. However, a lesser-known leaker on Weibo has dismissed these ideas. Notably, well-known Apple leaker Jon Prosser shares this view and has even provided a glimpse of what the actual design might be.
Camera Design Details
According to Prosser, who claims to have gotten a sneak peek of the device, both the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max will retain the well-known triangular camera arrangement. This decision is made to ensure that the camera sensors do not clash with the Dynamic Island hardware, which also explains why a straightforward camera alignment is not feasible for an iPhone.
Renders and New Features
We have also seen some renders that are based on this new concept. The previously discussed two-tone design is confirmed to persist, covering the entire camera housing. Additionally, the camera bump is expected to be significantly thicker, which may result in the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max not lying flat on a table without using a bulky case.
As usual, this information remains speculative and should be regarded as such. Unlike leaks from Google and Samsung, those from Apple are infrequent and often unreliable due to the company’s strict security measures. Nonetheless, we do have some insights into the iPhone 17 Pro. For instance, it is expected to feature three 48 MP camera sensors on the back, along with an improved front-facing camera.
