Based on numerous leaks, rumors, and speculation, here is what is known about the iPhone 17:
Launch and Models
- Launch Date: An accidental leak on the Apple TV app suggested the iPhone 17 will be announced at an event on September 9, 2025. This aligns with Apple’s typical release schedule. Pre-orders are expected to begin on Friday, September 12, with the official release date of September 19, 2025.
@ +1 - Model Lineup: The iPhone 17 series is expected to include four models: the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The “Air” model is rumored to be a new, ultra-thin device that may replace the “Plus” variant. @ +1
Design and Display
- Design: The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models are rumored to have a new design with an aluminum frame, moving away from the titanium used in previous models. The back is said to be a
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- Display:
- All Models: A significant upgrade is expected across the entire lineup, with all iPhone 17 models rumored to feature ProMotion technology, bringing a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate to the standard and Air models. This was previously a Pro-exclusive feature.
- Pro Models: The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are expected to feature a new anti-reflective and more scratch-resistant display.
Performance and Hardware
- Processor: The iPhone 17 series is expected to be powered by the new A19 chip. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max will likely feature the A19 Pro chip, while the standard iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air may get a modified variant or the standard A19
chip. @ +1 - RAM: All four iPhone 17 models are rumored to have 12GB of RAM, a significant increase from the 8GB in previous models. This is expected to improve multitasking and support new Al-powered features.
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- Cooling: To handle the increased performance, the Pro models may feature a vapor chamber cooling system. All models are rumored to have a metal-covered battery for better heat dissipation.
- Connectivity: The entire iPhone 17 lineup is rumored to feature Apple’s own-designed Wi-Fi 7 chip, replacing the Broadcom chips used in earlier models.
Camera Upgrades
- Front Camera: A major upgrade is rumored for the front-facing camera on all four models, from 12MP to 24MP. This will significantly improve selfie quality and Face ID.
- Rear Cameras:
- Pro Models: The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are expected to feature a 48MP telephoto lens, a major jump from the 12MP lens on previous models. This means all three rear cameras (Wide, Ultra Wide, and Telephoto) on the Pro models would be 48MP. There is also speculation of a new, larger rectangular camera bump.
- Other Models: The standard iPhone 17 is expected to have a dual-camera system with a 48MP main and a 12MP ultrawide camera. The iPhone 17 Air is rumored to have a single 48MP
rear camera.
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Software and Other Features
- Operating System: The iPhone 17 will launch with ios 26, which is expected to bring new Al-powered features, including live translation, call screening, and enhanced visual intelligence.
- Dual Video Recording: The iPhone 17 Pro models may allow users to record video with the front and rear cameras simultaneously.
- USB-C: The iPhone 17 series will continue to use the USB-C port for charging and data transfer.
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CNET
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Expected upgrades in performance, cameras, and Al-driven features could redefine Apple’s smartphone experience in 2025.
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There is the rumored iPhone 17 Air, which could
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iPhone 17: Everything We Know – MacRumors All four iPhones released in 2025 are expected to get ProMotion display technology with a 120Hz maximum refresh rate for smoother scrolling and video playback, …
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A19 Pro chip (5 GPU cores): Powerful chip optimized for efficiency, slightly reduced GPU compared to full Pro
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iPhone 17: Everything We Know – MacRumors At a Glance. Planned for September 2025, the iPhone 17 models could feature larger display sizes, ProMotion across the lineup, Wi-Fi 7, and more.
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Apple’s iPhones have long had 12MP front-facing cameras, but that’s about to change with the introduction of 24MP front shooters on all four iPhone 17 models, …
CNET
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We expect the usual feature gap to split the iPhone 17 generation, with the standard iPhone 17 having two cameras
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PC
PCMag
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We’re Weeks Away From the iPhone 17. Here’s Everything We Know | PCMag
That, however, will remain exclusive to the 17 Pro models, according to the South Korean outlet Elec. Coming down to the phones individually, the iPhone 17 Air …
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Apple’s iPhones have long had 12MP front-facing cameras, but that’s about to change with the introduction of 24MP front shooters on all four iPhone 17 models, …
CNET
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iPhone 17 vs. 17 Air, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max: All the Rumored Specs Compared – CNET
We expect the usual feature gap to split the iPhone 17 generation, with the standard iPhone 17 having two cameras
(48-megapixel main and 12-megapixel …
PC
PCMag
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We’re Weeks Away From the iPhone 17. Here’s Everything We Know | PCMag
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