iPhone 17 Pro: Latest Rumors, Tips And Everything We’ve Heard So Far

The iPhone 16 hasn’t been out long, but that hasn’t stopped people from speculating about what’s next. Rumors about the iPhone 17 are already making the rounds, with leaks hinting at a thinner design and a faster display for the regular models. And as we edge closer to the release date, the iPhone rumors are only burgeoning. This has made fans more curious about what the iPhone 17 Pro could bring.

So, if you’re wondering when the new iPhone is coming out or what new features it might bring, here’s a rundown of everything we know.

Release date and rumors

Apple has pretty much stuck to the same release schedule for years now. So unless anything unexpected happens—like another huge global pandemic—we are certain that the iPhone 17 release date will fall in September. Here’s a look at when the most recent models were unveiled.

• iPhone 16: September 9, 2024
• iPhone 15: September 12, 2023
• iPhone 14: Sepember 5, 2022
• iPhone 13: Sepember 14, 2021
• iPhone 12: October 13, 2020 (delayed due to Covid)

Going by this, we might finally set our eyes on the iPhone 17 series in either the first or second week of September, with most rumors pointing to a September 9 launch. Pre-orders on new iPhones usually open later in the week, with a release date following a week later.

Apple is known for being tight-lipped so that we won’t know the exact iPhone 17 Pro specs until the official announcement. However, early rumors suggest that the iPhone 17 Pro will sport a new design, enhanced cameras, an upgraded chip, and even a redesigned button.

iPhone 17 Pro Design

Buttons

One of the biggest design leaks we’ve heard is that Apple could merge the volume and Action buttons into one. How exactly this will work is still a bit of a mystery. However, we suspect it could borrow from the Camera Control button, which recognizes different press strengths and swipes and then responds accordingly.

Build and Materials

But that’s not the wildest leak to surface. IPhones have followed the same glass sandwich design for years with a glass front and back. The main difference between the Pro and non-Pro models has been the frame that unites it all. Apple might be ditching the titanium frame used on its Pro variants for some time now in favor of aluminum. Kinda feels like a setback, as this would mean that the devices could gain a few grams.

Yet another rumor that has been met with mixed reactions is the camera layout. Leaked images suggest that the iPhone 17 Pro might sport a pill-shaped camera bar that resembles Google’s Pixel 9 phone. For die-hard Apple fans, this addition feels like a weird mix of cool and unnecessary.

Colors

Apple rarely steers too far from its usual color palette. So, we expect the iPhone 17 Pro to come in shades similar to last year’s models. This included:

•     Black Titanium
•     White Titanium
•     Natural Titanium
•     Desert Titanium

This year, we might see at least one new color to shake things up. The front-runners are Green Titanium, Teal Titanium, and Dark Green Titanium.

iPhone 17 Pro Display

The iPhone 17 Pro display is expected to be about 6.3 inches, keeping it in line with the previous model. All four models in the series will get 120Hz ProMotion technology, which is good news for those who would rather go for the non-pro options.

It has also been speculated that the iPhone 17 Pro will feature a new anti-reflective display. For perspective, the iPhone 16 series introduced Apple’s proprietary Ceramic Shield. We are curious about how much of a durability boost this new glass will offer in comparison.

iPhone 17 Pro Camera

It’s not an iPhone release without a camera upgrade. And this year, several photographic improvements could be coming to the iPhone 17 Pro. In the least, Apple is reportedly upgrading the selfie camera to 24MP—up from 12MP—across the board. More megapixels don’t always mean better photos. But knowing Apple’s computational photography, we’re sure it’ll make those selfies and shots look amazing.

The iPhone 17 Pro could also sport a 48MP rear telephoto camera. This is another huge bump, given that the iPhone 16 Pro has a 12MP telephoto lens. So in total, the iPhone 17 Pro models will feature 48MP lenses—a first in the series.

iPhone 17 Pro Performance and Battery

As usual, the iPhone 17 lineup will come with Apple’s next-generation chip: the A19 Bionic chipset. By the sounds of it, the A19 Pro will once again be exclusive to the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. There’s also a chance that the iPhone 17 Pro models will get 12GB of RAM, a jump from 8GB.

Speaking of battery life, exact details are scarce. Speculations suggest that Apple is working on a thinner and lighter motherboard, which could free up space for a larger battery, possibly 5,200mAh. If this is true, we could see a nice bump in battery life. That’s about all we know thus far. So we’ll just have to wait and see.

Wrap up

There you have it! The iPhone 17 Pro is shaping up to be a pretty sweet upgrade with a fresh design, better cameras, and a new chip. However, we’re still in the early stages of the iPhone 17 Pro rumor cycle, so we don’t know much about the phone yet. Something may change between then and now.

Meanwhile, if you don’t have the patience to wait until September or are simply not interested in the flashiest phone on the market, buying refurbished iPhones in Australia is one way to go. These phones undergo rigorous testing to ensure they work just like new ones but come for cheaper.

So explore our extensive collection of Australia's best refurbished mobile phones.