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Anticipation builds for Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 series, with early leaks hinting at some significant modifications, particularly to the rear panel design. Reports and images showcasing dummy units suggest that the new models will include larger camera modules and a combination of glass and aluminum materials for their back panels. Interestingly, while the main iPhone 17 is expected to retain a similar design to its predecessor, the iPhone 17 Air is set to replace the iPhone 16 Plus.
Design Expectations for iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max
A recent set of images featuring dummy models of the iPhone 17 family—including the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Air, and iPhone 17 Pro Max—was shared by X (formerly Twitter) user Sonny Dickson. This new information offers a clearer view of the design updates, especially for the Pro models.
The dummy units for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max display a notably larger camera island compared to their predecessors. Current flagship models utilize a glass back, but preliminary reports indicate that the upcoming Pro variants will incorporate both glass and aluminum materials. This combination is likely to enhance durability and aesthetics.
The leaked visuals confirm earlier assertions that the rear panel will consist of glass and aluminum. According to the images, the glass section will probably cover the lower half of the phone, including the MagSafe area, while aluminum will likely frame this section and the enlarged camera module, which now extends across the upper portion of the rear panel.
This week, additional images emerged featuring metal dummy models of the iPhone 17 series. These recent pictures imply that both the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro may be equipped with a 6.3-inch display. In contrast, the iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 17 Pro Max are anticipated to be larger, with the Pro Max expected to be the biggest model in the lineup.
The visual evidence from both sets of images suggests that the standard iPhone 17 will not see substantial design changes when compared to the current iPhone 16. It remains likely that it will be the only model with a vertical camera arrangement. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Air, poised to become Apple’s slimmest phone yet, is shown with a single rear camera, differentiating its design from the Pro models.
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