Highlights

• The iPhone 17 Pro introduces a horizontal camera bar with accessory makers creating camera bar covers to personalise it.
• Expected features include a durable aluminium frame, anti-reflective screen coating, 24MP front camera, 48MP telephoto lens, 8K video recording and Wi-Fi 7 chip.
• It is also expected to feature A19 Pro chip, improved battery life, 12GB RAM and advanced cooling systems.

If you follow iPhone’s rumour mill, it should be old news that the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro will have a totally new look with a horizontal camera bar. While some online comments have already expressed disappointment about how it looks, there might be a clever customisation benefit to it. Here’s what we know.

iPhone 17 Pro’s New Camera Bar Is Customisable?

Caption – Leaked camera covers being made to fit the new camera bar of the new iPhone 17 Pro. (Image credit – @MajinBuOfficial on X)

According to leaker Majin Bu on X (formerly Twitter), some accessory makers are already working on camera covers with fun, custom designs made specifically to cover the iPhone 17 Pro’s longer camera bar. These go beyond the usual “camera lens protectors” we’ve seen before and they still protect the lens, but add a stylish twist.

Manufacturers of accessories have started producing original camera covers to fit the wider camera tray of the new iPhone 17 Pro, as seen in the designs shown in the photo, which feature four variants with camera holes arranged in different configurations. pic.twitter.com/W3pQwuqjWM

— Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial) April 20, 2025

Since most iPhone 17 Pro cases are expected to leave the camera bar fully visible, these add-on covers could be the perfect combo of protection and personal flair.

iPhone 17 Pro Series – What Else Is New?

Caption – iPhone 17 Pro Max previously leaked render. (Image credit – Unknown)

The iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max are set to launch in September, but we already have a bunch of rumoured upgrades to get excited about. Here’s a quick breakdown of what we might see:

• A shift from titanium (iPhone 15/16 Pro) and stainless steel (iPhone X to 14 Pro) to a new aluminium frame. The back will reportedly be a mix of glass and aluminium.
• Expect a large rectangular bump with rounded corners, while the camera lenses will stay in the familiar triangular layout.
• A new anti-reflective coating is said to make the screen more scratch-resistant than ever.
• A19 Pro chip – This next-gen chip is made with TSMC’s third-gen 3nm tech and should offer better performance and battery life.
• Both Pro models are expected to come with 12GB of RAM, up from 8GB in the iPhone 16 series, for smoother multitasking and better performance with Apple Intelligence features.
• Rumours point to better internal cooling, possibly with a vapour chamber system in the Pro models to keep things cool under heavy use.
• The iPhone 17 Pro Max might be a little thicker to fit a larger battery.
• All iPhone 17 models are expected to include a new Wi-Fi 7 chip designed by Apple, replacing the Broadcom one.
• 24MP front camera – A major upgrade from the iPhone 16’s 12MP, giving all iPhone 17 models a 24-megapixel front-facing camera.
• 48MP Telephoto camera – A boost from 12MP to 48MP on the rear Telephoto lens for Pro models.
• While it didn’t happen with iPhone 16, 8K video recording might finally arrive with the iPhone 17 Pro’s upgraded cameras.
• According to Jon Prosser, you’ll be able to record using both the front and rear cameras at the same time.

FAQs

Q1. What is unique about the iPhone 17 Pro’s camera design?

Answer. The iPhone 17 Pro features a horizontal camera bar design. Accessory makers are creating custom camera covers that offer both protection and stylish customisation options.

Q2. What are the expected performance upgrades for the iPhone 17 Pro?

Answer. The iPhone 17 Pro is powered by the A19 Pro chip with TSMC’s third-gen 3nm tech, promising better performance and battery life. It comes with 12GB of RAM and improved internal cooling, possibly utilising a vapour chamber system.

Q3. What are some rumoured camera features of the iPhone 17 Pro series?

Answer. The iPhone 17 Pro is expected to have a 24MP front-facing camera, a 48MP telephoto lens on Pro models, and might finally include 8K video recording capabilities.

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