A device believed to be a prototype of Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro has reportedly been spotted in public. This image was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user Skyfops and later commented on by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
The image shows a person holding two iPhones—one appearing to be the current iPhone 16 Pro, and another encased in a thick black shell, potentially concealing the iPhone 17 Pro.
If accurate, the iPhone 17 Pro could be shaping up for a significant design overhaul. Early pricing speculation suggests it may start around USD999, which converts to approximately RM4600 to RM4800.
Possible design changes spotted
The spotted device includes a large rectangular camera module with circular cutouts, possibly aligning with the LED flash and LiDAR sensor layout expected for the upcoming model.
The protective case used in the image appears to hide much of the rear panel, a common method for disguising prototypes under development.
This sighting aligns with earlier rumours that the iPhone 17 Pro will feature a vertically-aligned camera system, a first for Pro models since the iPhone X.
The camera arrangement is expected to run down the left side of the rectangular bump, with the flash and LiDAR on the right. The Apple logo is also rumoured to be repositioned lower on the back panel.
Rumoured features and upgrades
According to previous reports and leaks, Apple may introduce several notable upgrades across the iPhone 17 lineup. These include:
- A new rectangular camera housing with vertically stacked lenses
- Redesigned rear casing using a combination of aluminium and glass
- Relocated Apple logo for better visual balance
- A physical "Camera Control" button along the top edge
- 48MP telephoto lens with up to 8x optical zoom on Pro models
- 24MP front camera for improved selfies and video calls
- New professional camera features, possibly through a dedicated app
- A19 Pro chipset with 12GB RAM and vapor chamber cooling
- Wi-Fi 7 support and up to 25W wireless charging with Qi 2.2
The iPhone 17 Pro is also expected to retain a 6.3-inch 120Hz display and improved battery performance, potentially offering longer usage hours thanks to more efficient internals.
iPhone 17 Pro (expected specifications)
Here is a summary of the anticipated tech specs for the iPhone 17 Pro:
- 6.3-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
- A19 Pro chip
- 12GB RAM
- Triple rear camera setup including 48MP telephoto lens
- 24MP front-facing camera
- Vertical camera module layout with redesigned rear bump
- Physical Camera Control button on the top edge
- Vapor chamber cooling system
- Wi-Fi 7 and 25W wireless charging support
- Aluminium and glass back with repositioned Apple logo
If you are eager to get your hands on the next iPhone, this sighting may offer a glimpse of what is to come. Do you think the leaked image shows a genuine iPhone 17 Pro in testing, or is it just a cleverly built dummy unit?
Share your thoughts and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates.
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