iPhone 17 Pro series is expected to launch in the next few months. Yes, we’re almost there in 2025 when the big Apple event is held to announce the new iPhones. The latest Pro models will understandably carry some notable upgrades, and some design changes in the offing, at least going by the recent leaks.

But when people pay a premium they expect the iPhone Pro to blow their mind with the camera features, and reports say Apple could bring as many as four new options for the shutterbugs. And if you are looking at the iPhone 17 Pro as a whole, we could have 5 big upgrades that are noteworthy and make the new iPhones exciting. 

iPhone 17 Pro Launch: 5 Big Upgrades Coming This Year 

Some Design Changes 

The iPhone 17 Pro design could be more durable than its predecessors as Apple is tipped to use aluminium instead of titanium for the chassis. The company has been doing well in the recent bend tests, and this new upgrade could play a big role in its strong body. The back of the iPhone 17 Pro series could see a mix of aluminium and glass material finish which could add style and substance to the models. 

The camera layout is also going to be part of the design change, with more room given for the triple sensors and some distance between the LED flash at the back. 

New Pro Hardware 

Apple will be offering the new Pro-level chipset for the iPhone 17 Pro series. Last year we got the A18 Pro version and now it is time to see the A19 Pro SoC powering the new Pro lineup for the company in 2025. TSMC will be using the 3nm process to manufacture the new hardware for the iPhones and going by the performance levels for the A18 Pro, you can definitely expect a major bump this year as well. 

And, Apple is likely to offer the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max with 12GB RAM as the standard this year which should aid its levels and AI support further. 

Time For Telephotos 

Apple is rumoured to bring a new 48MP telephoto lens which should be a notable upgrade on the 12MP lens that the iPhone 16 Pro models got last year. This means Apple could bring a full set of 48MP sensors for its triple camera system with this year’s iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max models.

That’s not all, we could also see the iPhone 17 Pro models get support for variable aperture with the new lens, also mentioned in multiple leaks recently. 

The New Selfie Game 

It is not just the back of the iPhone 17 Pro where we could see big upgrades, the front is also overdue for a new setup. And reports have widely talked about a new 24MP shooter packed under the notch with the 17 Pro models. 

The Pro models have always looked to stand out from the regular versions and for their top price, they have needed those upgrades. It is high time that Apple changes its focus on the front camera and really goes for the juggernaut which could happen this year. And with these changes, iPhone 17 Pros could offer dual-cam recording for the first time. 

The Big Battery Push 

Apple is likely to ditch its focus on making the iPhone 17 Pro models slim which could have a big impact on the size of the battery packing inside these devices.

Now we can’t say for certain about these figures, and Apple does its best to keep them a secret but we are hoping to see the mAh numbers to be bigger than what the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max offered. Will that also be complemented with faster charging speeds? We have been hearing these rumours for years but Apple does not bend, hopefully this year it changes.