As we step into 2025, Apple is gearing up for its annual September launch of the new iPhone 17 series. Over the past few years, the Pro lineup has gained immense popularity, with the Pro Max model becoming a fan favorite.
Last year’s iPhone 16 Pro Max faced widespread criticism for its lack of upgrades. However, reports suggest that Apple has shifted its focus to making significant changes to this year’s iPhone 17 Pro Max model.
Design Overhaul
The iPhone 17 Pro Max will maintain its 6.9-inch screen size, but Apple plans to shrink the Dynamic Island on the front. This is made possible by Apple’s new metal micro-lens technology, which reduces the size of the Face ID components.
On the back, the Pro Max introduces a major redesign. While the triple-camera arrangement remains in its triangular layout, the flash and LiDAR module have been moved to the right. The camera module now adopts a horizontal large-matrix design, with its protrusions nearly flush with the phone’s frame.
In terms of materials, the back panel will combine aluminum with glass, making the device lighter while still supporting wireless charging.
Performance and Features
The iPhone 17 Pro Max will be powered by Apple’s A19 Pro chip, built on TSMC’s third-generation 3nm process. It will also feature Apple’s in-house Wi-Fi 7 chip, with RAM likely upgraded to 12GB to support enhanced AI capabilities.
The front camera will receive a boost to 24MP, while the telephoto lens on the back will increase to 48MP. Notably, the iPhone 17 Pro Max will be Apple’s first iPhone with all three rear cameras at 48MP.
Apple is also planning to improve cooling across the iPhone 17 lineup, introducing vapor chamber (VC) cooling technology. The Pro Max will go a step further with a combination of VC and graphite cooling, offering unprecedented performance stability and thermal management.
Pricing Concerns
While Apple has traditionally maintained a “more features, same price” approach, this might change this year due to inflation, rising component costs, and the product’s premium positioning.
According to recent leaks, the iPhone 17 series could see a price adjustment, especially for the Pro models.
•The standard iPhone 17 is expected to retain its $799 starting price.
•A new lightweight model, iPhone 17 Air, could start at $899, the same price as the current Plus model.
•The iPhone 17 Pro’s starting price may rise from $999 to $1,099.
•The iPhone 17 Pro Max might jump from $1,199 to $1,299.
If these reports are accurate, we can expect the prices of these models to rise in other markets, including China.
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