• Vapor Chamber Cooling Thermal readings suggest the iPhone 17 Pro/Max may feature a vapor chamber cooler for improved heat management with the A19 Pro chip.
• All-Aluminum Chassis The Pro models may switch from titanium/glass to aluminum, reducing weight and improving heat dissipation while keeping a premium feel.
• Major Battery Upgrade iPhone 17 Pro Max rumored to pack a 5,000 mAh battery, a significant step up from 16 Pro Max, improving endurance.
• Scratch-Resistant Display Pro models expected to have an anti-reflective, scratch-resistant display similar to nano-texture coatings on other flagship devices.
• Front Camera Upgrade Selfie camera may double from 12MP to 24MP, with potential for dual recording using front and rear cameras simultaneously.
• Rear Camera Upgrade All three rear cameras may feature 48MP, with the Pro Max getting 8x optical zoom via a movable telephoto lens for continuous zoom.
• Performance Boost 12GB RAM on Pro/Pro Max models plus the A19 Pro chip and vapor cooling could deliver smoother multitasking and intensive usage performance.
• New Colors Rumored orange color for Pro/Pro Max and light blue for iPhone 17 Air, alongside standard black, silver, and dark blue.
• Faster Charging Wired charging may reach 35W across iPhone 17 models.
• Price Increase Pro models may see a $50 price hike in the US due to tariffs and component cost increases.
• New Accessories Tech-woven and liquid silicone cases with a magnetic cross-body strap, potentially compatible with AirPods Pro 3 cases.

This article summarizes leaks and rumors for iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max based on multiple reports (Sept 2025). All trademarks and product names belong to their respective owners.