iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro: 5 big upgrades expected
iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro: 5 big upgrades expected
By Ankita Garg
The iPhone 17 series is likely to launch in September 2025, which is 3 months away from now. It is said to get several upgrades in comparison to the iPhone 16 Pro. Here are the details based on leaks.
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The iPhone 17 Pro is tipped to run on the next-generation A19 Pro chipset, which would be an upgrade over the A18 Pro chip seen on the previous model.
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A new vapor chamber cooling system is said to be introduced with the iPhone 17 Pro. This would help the phone manage heat more effectively during intensive tasks or prolonged 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 rear camera design is also expected to see a drastic change. While the iPhone 16 Pro sticks with a square-shaped camera island, the 17 Pro might go for a large rectangular module that stretches nearly edge-to-edge like the Pixel 9 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.
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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.
Also Read: iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Pro review: Kings in waiting
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