The Latest Report Introduces a Fresh Turn in the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Design Chronicle
The Latest Report Introduces a Fresh Turn in the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Design Chronicle
What can we anticipate for next year's iPhones in terms of design? A report about the iPhone 17 series structure suggested that the cameras would be arranged differently. This claim came from a reliable source, but a recent contradiction has put things in doubt.
Originally, the suggestion was for an iPhone with cameras arranged in a horizontal line instead of the typical triangular placement on the iPhone 16 Pro. This design would have made the iPhone resemble the Google Pixel 9 Pro. While some were skeptical, more reports were needed for clarity.
However, a new post on Weibo from leaker Instant Digital, known for a strong, although not flawless, track record, has offered a different viewpoint. Spotted by MacRumors, this post states (translation included), "My source told me that the back appearance has indeed changed, but the camera arrangement remains triangular, not the horizontal line spread on the internet currently."
This information aligns more with my expectations. The triangular placement seems likely due to the current capability for recording Spatial Video with the iPhone in landscape orientation. I find it highly unlikely that Apple wouldn't maintain this feature for several generations at least.
The report is less clear on the specific changes in the back appearance for the upcoming model. Given the larger screen size of the current Pro models compared to 2023, I believe the display size will remain the same in 2025.
One rumor suggests a camera area covered in aluminum instead of glass, although the majority of the iPhone's rear is expected to remain glass. Without the aluminum cover, wireless charging would no longer be an option, and that's another key feature unlikely to disappear.
When multiple reports from reliable leakers contradict each other, the situation becomes confusing. However, the possibility of a Pixel-like camera design seems to be less likely now.
The latest report about the iPhone 17 series contradicts the initial claim of a horizontal camera arrangement, suggesting that the iPhone 17 Pro will maintain the triangular camera placement, similar to the iPhone 16 Pro. Despite the uncertainty, the current feature of recording Spatial Video in landscape orientation with the iPhone makes the triangular placement more likely.
The iPhone 17 Pro is expected to retain the large screen size of its current Pro models, possibly maintaining the same display size in 2025. However, a rumor suggests a change in the camera area, with a covered aluminum surface instead of glass, potentially affecting wireless charging as a key feature.
Contradictory reports from reliable sources can create confusion, but the likelihood of the iPhone 17 Pro adopting a camera design similar to the Google Pixel 9 Pro seems to be diminishing.
The design update for the iPhone 17 Pro has not been clarified in detail, but the recent report from Instant Digital hints at a continuation of the familiar triangular camera placement, striking a balance between innovation and user preference.