Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max may see a big design change. Here is what we know so far

According to recent leaks from Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station (via MacRumors), Apple’s flagship iPhone 17 series, expected in 2025, is set to introduce a “major design change.” The highly anticipated iPhone 17 Air is rumored to feature a horizontal, bar-shaped camera bump, while the Pro models will incorporate a "large horizontal matrix design" on the rear. This aligns with a prior report suggesting the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will sport a part-aluminum, part-glass back panel. The top half of the iPhone will be aluminum with a rectangular camera bump, while the lower half will remain glass to support wireless charging.

In addition, leaker Jon Prosser recently shared renders of the iPhone 17 Pro, revealing a triangular camera arrangement similar to what is seen on current iPhone Pro models. However, according to the renders, this camera setup will be enclosed within a new rectangular bar that spans the device’s back.




This isn't the only major change. Previous leaks have hinted at a similar design overhaul, particularly for the iPhone 17 Pro Max variants. Some reports suggest that the iPhone 17 Pro Max could feature a smaller Dynamic Island, which is made possible by metalens technology and allows for more compact Face ID components. Apple introduced the Dynamic Island with the iPhone 14 Pro models, replacing the notch, and it has been a key feature of Pro variants ever since.

To make things more interesting, the Weibo leak also mentions that Apple is working on a large foldable iPhone, a rumor that has been circulating for quite some time. Unfortunately, there are no additional details available about the foldable device at this stage.

While these rumors have a runway to come true for up to 6 months, Apple is gearing up for a launch tomorrow - 19th February.