A few weeks ago, a leak surfaced showcasing what was believed to be the Apple iPhone 17 Pro with a visor-style camera island. However, new reports suggest that the leaked device wasn’t the Pro model at all. Instead, it appears to be the iPhone 17 Air—formerly rumored as the iPhone 17 Slim.
iPhone 17 Air vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: Key Differences
While the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max will also feature a visor-style camera module, their versions will be significantly larger. To put things into perspective, here’s how the iPhone 17 Air stacks up against the iPhone 17 Pro Max:
- iPhone 17 Air: A sleek, ultra-thin design with a single rear camera—a surprising choice for 2025.
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Maintains Apple’s signature triangular camera layout but with a camera island spanning the entire width of the device.
iPhone 17 Air: A Successor to the iPhone Plus?
The iPhone 17 Air is expected to replace the iPhone Plus lineup, offering a more affordable alternative in Apple’s 2025 iPhone series. While initial rumors speculated a sky-high price, recent reports indicate it will be more reasonably priced, aligning with its single-camera setup and non-Pro Apple A19 chipset.
One standout feature? Its ultra-thin design—just 5.5mm at its thinnest point. This makes it one of Apple’s slimmest iPhones to date.
iPhone 17 Pro: A Radical New Camera Redesign
Front Page Tech has provided exclusive details on the iPhone 17 Pro’s design, with renders created in collaboration with @Zellzoi and @asherdipps. The biggest takeaway?
- Apple is expanding the camera island across the entire back of the device—a bold departure from its traditional design.
- The triangular camera layout remains, but the Pro models will now feature an upgraded periscope camera with a 48MP sensor and 5x optical zoom—up from 12MP 5x zoom on the iPhone 16 Pro series.
While some may see this design as reminiscent of Google’s Pixel lineup, others argue it leans more towards Xiaomi’s aesthetic. What’s clear is that Apple is breaking away from the camera island design that dates back to the iPhone 11 series (2019).
If this is true, then this isn’t very pleasant for Apple.
What’s Next for Apple in 2025?
The iPhone 17 lineup isn’t expected to launch until September 2025, meaning all eyes are currently on Apple’s upcoming releases:
- The new iPhone SE refresh
- The next-generation iPad Air and iPad Pro models, likely powered by the Apple M4 chip
Stay tuned as we bring you more leaks, insights, and exclusive details on the iPhone 17 series and beyond!
Via: GSMArena
