iPhone 17 Pro to launch next month with bold upgrades, Apple confirms
TOI World Desk | TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Aug 05, 2025, 22:20 IST
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Highlight of the story: Apple's iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are set to launch in September 2025, showcasing significant upgrades. These include enhanced display durability, a shift to an aluminum frame, and improved thermal management. The A19 Pro chip will power the devices, alongside major camera upgrades and increased RAM, aiming to redefine high-end smartphone performance.
Apple is gearing up for a major product launch this September with the unveiling of its iPhone 17 lineup—led by the highly anticipated iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. As per early reports, including insights from 9to5Mac, the Pro models will introduce several major hardware and design innovations aimed at setting a new benchmark for flagship smartphones.
Here are seven standout features confirmed or widely expected in the iPhone 17 Pro:
1. Enhanced display durability
Apple is reportedly upgrading the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max displays with a more scratch-resistant and anti-reflective coating. The improvement offers the benefits of a nano-texture surface, previously seen in Apple’s Pro Display XDR, without the same fragility.
2. Bigger battery for Pro Max
The iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature the largest battery ever fitted in an iPhone, aimed at delivering significantly better endurance. The standard iPhone 17 Pro battery will be similar in size to last year’s model.
3. All-new design
Apple is shifting to an aluminum frame for the Pro models, moving away from titanium. This change allows for bolder color options—such as Orange and Dark Blue—and a cleaner design with a horizontal camera bar replacing the traditional bump.
4. Improved thermal management
Thermal performance gets a boost with better cooling systems across the iPhone 17 series. The Pro Max will feature a vapor chamber and graphite sheet for efficient heat dissipation, especially beneficial during high-performance tasks or extended usage.
5. A19 Pro chip
The iPhone 17 Pro will be powered by Apple’s new A19 Pro chip, promising significant leaps in performance and energy efficiency. This chip will be exclusive to the Pro and Pro Max models, while the base iPhone 17 and 17 Air will feature standard or modified versions.
6. Major camera upgrades
In the biggest camera upgrade in years, the front-facing camera jumps from 12MP to 24MP. The rear telephoto lens is also bumped to 48MP, aligning all three rear cameras at the same high resolution for more consistent photo quality.
7. Increased RAM
For the first time, the iPhone will offer 12GB of RAM in the Pro lineup—a 50% increase over the 8GB seen in the iPhone 16 Pro. This upgrade will enhance multitasking and improve performance for demanding apps and AI features.
The iPhone 17 Pro’s combination of performance, smarter AI, improved design, and durability signals Apple’s ambition to redefine high-end smartphones once again.
The full iPhone 17 series is expected to be unveiled during Apple’s annual fall event in September 2025.