Apple iPhone 17 Pro: Rumoured features, UAE price and release date
With just weeks to go, here's your comprehensive look at the latest rumours and expectations for the iPhone 17 Pro, arguably the most anticipated variant in the lineup that also includes the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air.
Design and display
Unlike the titanium body of the iPhone 15 and 16 Pro models, the iPhone 17 Pro is expected to revert to an aluminium frame. It's expected to feature a unique part-aluminium, part-glass rear panel and a striking rectangular camera bump, giving it a fresh aesthetic within Apple's design language.
One of the more exciting visual enhancements is a rumoured anti-reflective, matte-finish display. This could be similar to Apple's nano-texture glass seen on the iMac and iPad Pro, ideal for minimising glare and fingerprints.
All iPhone 17 models are said to include a redesigned Dynamic Island, potentially smaller and more functional.
Cameras
Apple may take a giant leap in telephoto photography this year. The iPhone 17 Pro models are rumoured to feature a 48MP Telephoto lens, a major jump from the 12MP on the iPhone 16 Pro. Expect 5x and 8x optical zoom via a moving lens system.
The front camera is also getting a significant boost, with all iPhone 17 models expected to pack a 24MP front-facing camera, doubling the current resolution.
According to MacRumors, iPhone 17 Pro models may allow users to record video with the front and rear cameras simultaneously in the Camera app.
Power, performance, and battery
Under the hood, the iPhone 17 Pro is said to run on the new A19 Pro chip, built on TSMC's 3rd-gen 3nm process. That means enhanced performance and energy efficiency, perfect for powering Apple Intelligence features and multitasking.
Supporting this are 12GB of RAM, a jump from the 8GB found in the iPhone 16 series, and a vapor chamber cooling system for better heat dissipation during heavy use.
For users prioritizing battery life, the iPhone 17 Pro Max will reportedly surpass 5,000 mAh, thanks to a slightly thicker design.
Colours, pricing, and availability in the UAE
Among the new finishes, a copper/orange shade is expected to debut, alongside a new Dark Blue option.
In the UAE, the iPhone 17 Pro is anticipated to launch at AED 4,499, with availability likely between September 8–10, 2025, according to predictions by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
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