Whats New in iPhone 17? Excited to See it

Apple’s 2025 lineup—iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max—looks set to redefine what “flagship” means for Cupertino. Instead of chasing a single design ideal, Apple is splitting the difference: the wafer‑thin Air model caters to minimal‑is‑beautiful fans, while the Pro Max embraces extra girth to deliver record longevity. September 2025 is the pencilled‑in launch window for all four phones, with pre‑orders expected immediately after the keynote.

Thicker Where It Counts — iPhone 17 Pro Max

After years of trimming millimetres, Apple is bulking up—deliberately. The iPhone 17 Pro Max grows to 8.725 mm (vs 8.25 mm on the 16 Pro Max), a 0.475 mm bump that insiders say makes room for a larger battery pack and improved thermal headroom. Early estimates suggest this could nudge video‑playback endurance beyond 36 hours, which would be the best in iPhone history.

Ultra‑Thin Counterpart — iPhone 17 Air

At the other extreme sits the iPhone 17 Air. Rumoured to be just 5.5 mm thin and 145 g light design, it’s poised to replace the Plus model as Apple’s slim‑and‑stylish option. The trade‑off? A modest 2,800 mAh battery—Apple is banking on the efficient new A19 chip and iOS 26 Adaptive Power tricks to keep stamina respectable.

A Camera Bar Make‑Over

Both Pro models abandon the familiar square bump for a sweeping rectangular camera bar that stretches nearly edge‑to‑edge across the phone’s back. The lenses stay in a triangular layout, but the flash and LiDAR sensor migrate to the right edge, giving the rear a cleaner, Pixel‑like silhouette. Leaks hint at a trio of 48 MP sensors—including a high‑res telephoto—and native multi‑camera video recording in iOS 26.

Displays: Slimmer Bezels, Larger Canvas

Expect even thinner borders on every model. Shrinking bezels allow the standard iPhone 17 to jump from 6.1‑in to roughly 6.27‑in, while the Air settles at about 6.6‑in. The Pro Max sticks to its 6.9‑in diagonal but could swap to a tougher, anti‑reflective glass stack. ProMotion 120 Hz remains standard across the range, and brighter M14 OLED panels should shave off a few more milliwatts.

A19 & A19 Pro: Apple Silicon’s Last 3 nm Hurrah

Under the hood, the A19 (17 / Air) and A19 Pro (Pro / Pro Max) chips migrate to TSMC’s refined N3P process. Apple promises higher peak performance with double‑digit efficiency gains and on‑device “Apple Intelligence” AI models that no longer drain the battery. Pro variants are tipped to pair the silicon with 12 GB of RAM and a new vapor‑chamber cooling solution.

Battery & Charging Upgrades

• Stacked battery architecture across the family for greater energy density and slower ageing.
• Up to 4,700 mAh in the Pro Max—largest ever in an iPhone.
• Reverse wireless charging (7.5 W) finally arrives on Pro models; Qi2 compatibility remains a maybe.
• Wired speeds inch up to 35 W, while iOS 26 introduces Adaptive Power Mode for smarter throttling.

Materials & Finish

Leaks point to a part‑aluminium, part‑glass back on the Pros and a return to standard aluminium frames (titanium bows out after two years). Fresh colours—Midnight Blue, Sunset Gold and a muted Olive—join the line‑up.

What This Means for You

After a decade of “thinner is better,” Apple is finally letting battery life and usability lead the design brief—at least for the Pro Max. Power users get all‑day‑and‑then‑some endurance without a battery case, while minimalists can still pick the impossibly slim Air. In short, the iPhone 17 family signals a subtle but decisive shift: flagship now means fully powered, thoughtfully cooled and AI‑ready not just feather‑light.

List of all New Features in iPhone 17

Disclaimer: All specifications are based on leaks and may change before Apple’s September reveal.