iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro: 7 big upgrades expected
By Ankita Garg
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup around September 2025. Ahead of the launch, several leaks have surfaced, hinting at notable upgrades over the current iPhone 16 Pro models. Here are the details, which are based on leaks as well as rumours.
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The iPhone 17 Pro is expected to pack the new A19 Pro chip, an upgrade over the A18 Pro seen in its predecessor.
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The iPhone 17 Pro is rumoured to feature a new vapor chamber cooling system for better heat management during heavy use.
New cooling system?
Interestingly, Apple may switch back to an aluminum frame for the iPhone 17 Pro, moving away from the premium Grade 5 titanium used in the 16 Pro. While this could help with weight reduction, it may be seen as a step down in terms of durability and finish.
Design
The iPhone 17 Pro is likely to get a major redesign at the back, with leaks hinting at a large rectangular camera module that spans almost edge-to-edge, a change from the square layout seen on the iPhone 16 Pro.
A fresh look?
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The iPhone 17 Pro could feature a 48MP telephoto sensor, replacing the 12MP periscope zoom camera used in the iPhone 16 Pro. However, optical zoom is said to be limited to 3.5x this time, slightly lower than the 5x zoom capability of the 16 Pro.
Camera
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Apple is expected to bump up the RAM to 12GB on the iPhone 17 Pro, up from 8GB on the iPhone 16 Pro. This should improve multitasking and boost performance during heavy tasks like gaming or video editing.
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