iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max: 10 Massive Feature Upgrades Apple Is Planning

As Apple gears up for the most awaited tech launch of the year — iPhone 17 — rumour mill has been churning out nonstop details of what fans can expect from the series. Apple is tipped to turn things around with a thin and light device (the purported iPhone 17 Air) and make massive upgrades to its Pro range.

So, what new features can be expected in the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max? Here’s a deep dive.

According to reports, the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max could get 10 major upgrades:

1. Bigger Camera Bump: The iPhone 17 Pro variants can have a broader profile and a bigger rectangular camera bump.

2. Improved Camera Configuration: Apple is anticipated to introduce a new 48MP telephoto camera in the iPhone 17 Pro models and is also tipped to debut a 24MP selfie shooter with a six-element lens.

3. Video Recording Enhancements: The iPhone 17 Pro models may get significant video improvements, including simultaneous front and rear video recording with 8K video recording support, a first in Pro variants.

4. Half Aluminium, Half Glass Build: To make the Pro models sleek and durable, Apple is planning to use a mix of glass and aluminium. The glass will allow wireless charging, while the aluminium frame would give strength.

5. A19 Pro Chip: Under their hood, the iPhone 17 Pro range could pack the A19 Pro chipset with 3nm manufacturing process.

6. 12GB RAM: The iPhone 17 Pro devices could pack 12GB RAM, an upgrade over the predecessors’ 8GB, for better processing and AI support.

7. Sky Blue Colour: Leaks have hinted at a sky blue option for iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, on the lines of M4 MacBook Air.

8. Apple-Designed Wi-Fi 7: The Pro models will reportedly have an Apple-made Wi-Fi 7 chip.

9. Larger Battery: While exact details are awaited, the iPhone 17 Pro Max may pack a bigger battery.

10. Vapour Chamber Cooling: As per reports, the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max will use vapour chamber cooling technology for better heat management.