The iPhone 17 series, set to launch in 2025, will bring significant design updates across the range. A recent leak has provided details about these changes, including a surprising shift in materials used for the Pro models.
According to forbes, the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max will no longer use titanium frames. Instead, they are expected to switch to aluminium frames, moving away from the stainless steel and titanium that were introduced in previous models.
In addition, the Pro models will see a major redesign on the back. A new part-aluminium, part-glass design will replace the current look. The top half of the back will feature a larger, rectangular camera bump made from aluminium, replacing the traditional 3D glass. The bottom half will remain glass to support wireless charging.
Although it’s unclear if the shape of the camera panel will change, the use of aluminium for the camera bump is a significant shift in design. This update could also impact wireless charging, which is why the bottom half will remain glass.
These design updates are expected to make the iPhone 17 series look different from any previous models, though it remains to be seen how Apple will manage the combination of two different materials on the back while maintaining the seamless design the company is known for.
