iPhone 17 — Key Credible Rumors
- A four-model lineup: iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and a super-thin iPhone 17 Air replacing the Plus.
- Screen sizes: 6.3″ (17), 6.6″ (17 Air), 6.3″ (17 Pro), 6.9″ (17 Pro Max).
- New Pro design: glass/aluminum back, horizontal camera bar, aluminum frame returns.
- iPhone 17 Air: thinnest iPhone ever (~5.5 mm), likely eSIM-only.
- 120 Hz display across the range, improved anti-reflective layer tested on Pro models.
- Camera: 24 MP front on all; triple 48 MP rear for Pro/Max, 8× optical zoom rumored.
- A19 and A19 Pro chips, Apple Wi-Fi 7 chipset; Apple (Air?) or Qualcomm (Pro?) 5G modem.
- Battery: Air ~2,900 mAh, Pro Max >5,000 mAh, possible 25 W wireless charging (Pro).
- iOS 26 with new Apple Intelligence features expected.
Lineup, Sizes & Launch Date
Apple plans four models: iPhone 17 (6.3″), 17 Air (6.6″), 17 Pro (6.3″), and 17 Pro Max (6.9″). The keynote is expected on September 9, 2025, with pre-orders on the 12th and a global launch on the 19th.
Design & Materials
Pro models may feature a hybrid glass/aluminum back and aluminum frame, ending the titanium era. The 17 Air is expected to be ultra-thin (~5.5 mm) with a single rear camera, offered in Light Blue, Silver, Light Gold, and Black.
Display
120 Hz ProMotion is expected across all models, removing a previous Pro-only feature. A tougher anti-reflective layer is being tested on Pro units, though its final inclusion remains uncertain.
Camera & Video
All models will get a 24 MP front camera. The Pro versions are expected to have triple 48 MP sensors (wide, ultra-wide, telephoto). The 17 Air may feature a single 48 MP sensor.
Chips & Connectivity
All iPhone 17 models will use Apple’s new Wi-Fi 7 chip. Standard and Air will feature the A19 chip, while Pro models upgrade to A19 Pro. The Air could debut Apple’s own 5G modem (C1); Pro may retain Qualcomm.
Battery & Charging
iPhone 17 Air uses a silicon anode battery (~2,900 mAh) to offset its thinness. The 17 Pro Max may exceed 5,000 mAh. 25 W wireless charging via Qi 2.2 is being tested for Pro models.
Software: iOS 26 & Apple Intelligence
iOS 26 brings a redesigned interface, inspired by visionOS, with Apple Intelligence features rolled out to more apps and enhanced user experience.
Expected Colors
Pro models may come in Black, Silver, Gray, Dark Blue, and Copper/Orange. The 17 Air is expected in Sky Blue, Light Gold, Silver, and Black.
What’s Likely / Still Uncertain
- Likely: Four-model lineup, September 9 keynote, Apple Wi-Fi 7 chip, 24 MP front, confirmed screen sizes.
- Uncertain: Anti-reflective layer on Pro, 8× zoom, 8K video, Air battery life, Apple modem.
Conclusion
The iPhone 17 promises a meaningful evolution: new design, unified display and camera features, and improved performance. The 17 Air may attract attention with its slimness, though its battery remains a question. One thing is clear: the September 9 keynote will be worth watching.
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