Apple iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max Vapour Chamber, New Camera Set, More RAM — All The Upgrades

Apple’s iPhone 17 launch is getting closer, and there’s no stopping the leaks. In the latest on iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, leaker Majin Bu has posted a photo of what is claimed to be a copper thermal plate for the vapour chamber cooling system.

The vapour chamber would be made up of a liquid-filled, sealed metal compartment. As the iPhone gets warmer, the liquid would vaporise, eventually cooling down and turning back into liquid, dissipating heat from the chipset.

What other upgrades are expected in the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max? Here’s all we know so far.

To create a sleek and robust design for the Pro models, Apple intends to combine glass and aluminium. The glass will enable wireless charging, whereas aluminium would make for a lighter, durable frame.

The Pro lineup may feature the A19 Pro chip, built on a 3nm manufacturing process.

The Pro models might feature 12GB of RAM, an enhancement from the previous generation's 8GB, to provide improved processing and support AI capabilities.

The iPhone 17 Pro models may feature a larger rectangular camera bump spanning the width of the rear side, a thicker profile, and rounded corners.

It is expected that Apple will launch a new 48MP telephoto camera in the iPhone 17 Pro versions. The company is also rumoured to unveil a 24MP front-facing camera featuring a six-element lens.

The Pro variants could see upgrades in video capabilities, such as the ability to record video using both the front and rear cameras at the same time. There will likely be support for 8K video recording, making it a first for Pro models.

Rumours suggest there may be a sky blue colour choice for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, similar to the M4 MacBook Air.

The Pro versions (along with other iPhone 17 models) are expected to feature a Wi-Fi 7 chip designed by Apple.

There are hints that the iPhone 17 Pro Max could house a bigger battery.