New iPhone 17: all secrets of the long-awaited smartphone

Apple annually delights fans with new iPhone models, and the iPhone 17 lineup, expected in 2025, promises to be one of the most significant in recent years.

Thanks to leaks and rumors from insiders, many changes regarding design, technical specifications, and functionality are already known. This article compiles all the key details about the upcoming iPhone 17 release, including new models, camera improvements, processors, and the expected release date.

New Model Lineup

Apple plans to introduce four models in the iPhone 17 lineup: the base version, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and a completely new model - iPhone 17 Air, which will replace the familiar Plus version. The main feature of the Air will be an ultra-thin body approximately 5.5-6.25 mm thick, making it the thinnest smartphone in Apple's history. This model will be positioned as a stylish and lightweight device, though possibly with some compromises in performance and battery capacity. The base model and Pro versions will retain the familiar design, but with updates such as aluminum bodies instead of titanium to reduce weight and improve environmental friendliness.

Design and Materials

The iPhone 17 design will be evolutionary but with notable changes. The Pro and Pro Max models will get an updated camera module which, according to rumors, will become horizontal and occupy most of the back panel, resembling the style of Google Pixel smartphones. In the iPhone 17 Air, the camera will be positioned in the center of the back panel, which will be a significant deviation from the traditional corner placement. All models will transition to aluminum frames, making them lighter and more environmentally friendly, while the back panel will receive a glass coating with improved anti-glare layer and increased scratch resistance. It's also expected that the Apple logo on the back cover of Pro versions will be moved lower, which may affect compatibility with MagSafe accessories.

Display and Screen Technologies

All iPhone 17 models will receive LTPO OLED displays with ProMotion technology support, providing an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz. This innovation will appear in the base model for the first time, allowing the use of the Always-On Display feature, which shows information on the locked screen. Screen diagonals will also change: the base model and iPhone 17 Pro will get 6.3-inch displays, iPhone 17 Pro Max - 6.9 inches, and iPhone 17 Air - 6.6 inches. Pro versions may acquire an under-display Face ID module, replacing the Dynamic Island notch with a small circular front camera lens, making the design more minimalist.

Performance and Processor

The iPhone 17 lineup will run on new A19 and A19 Pro chips, manufactured using the 3-nanometer N3P process. These processors will provide increased performance and energy efficiency, supporting complex games and Apple Intelligence artificial intelligence features. iPhone 17 Air will likely get an A19 with a reduced number of graphics cores to compensate for the thin body. RAM will increase to 12 GB in Pro versions and to 8 GB in the base model and Air, which will improve multitasking and AI feature performance. Apple also plans to implement its own C1 5G modem, which will replace Qualcomm chips, although Qualcomm modems may remain in some models.

Cameras

iPhone 17 cameras will receive significant improvements. All models will be equipped with a 24 MP front camera, twice as much as previous generations, providing clearer selfies and video calls. The base model will retain a dual camera (wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle) at 48 MP with improved detail in low-light conditions. Pro versions will get a triple camera with 48-megapixel sensors, including a telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and support for 8K video recording. iPhone 17 Air will likely be limited to a single 48-megapixel camera, but with improved AI-based processing algorithms.

Battery and Charging

Due to the ultra-thin body, iPhone 17 Air will get a lower capacity battery, about