Biggest redesign in years? iPhone 17 Pro Max could change everything — leaked features spark massive buzz

iPhone 17 Pro Max design changes: Apple enthusiasts have much to anticipate this year in 2025, as the iPhone 17 Pro Max may be the most radical redesign in years. The phone, to lead the iPhone 17 series in addition to the normal iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and potentially a new iPhone 17 Air or Slim variant, is already causing tremendous hype on the internet, as per a report.

iPhone 17 Pro Max Release Date and Price

Though the public release won't come until September, leaks and insiders have already begun to build a profile of a phone that might drive Apple's technology and design to new levels, according to a TechRadar report.

TechRadar's sources suggest that the iPhone 17 Pro Max will be announced during the first half of September 2025, keeping in line with Apple's tradition. Pre-orders might begin the Friday of announcement week, and shipping would presumably follow the following week, as per the report. Prices are to begin at $1,199 in the US, the same as its previous model, although Apple might slightly increase it because of tariffs and additional features, according to the TechRadar report.


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Radical New Design Changes In iPhone 17 Pro Max

Leaked rumors indicate Apple may be revolutionizing the iPhone's physical form. In one account, the volume and action buttons might be replaced by a single multifunctional key, while other reports suggest a change in materials, maybe combining aluminum and glass for a dramatic new look, as per the TechRadar report.

iPhone 17 Pro Max Color Options

The color scheme is also fueling speculation, with hues such as Sky Blue, Titanium Blue, and Dark Green Titanium expected, but some sources have suggested that the iPhone 17 Pro Max could be sold in a choice of either black, white, dark blue, and orange, or black, white, blue, gray, and brown, as per the TechRadar report.

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Major Camera Upgrades

The iPhone 17 Pro Max could also have a significant camera upgrade. Rumors indicate a 48MP telephoto lens, an increase from 12MP, as well as a possible 24MP selfie cam, according to the report. While optical zoom is not consistently stated, these features would make the iPhone 17 Pro Max a mobile photography and video powerhouse, as per TechRadar. Some rumors even propose a mechanical aperture for improved control of depth of field, something that has never before been present in iPhones, as per the report.

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Performance and Battery

Internally, the iPhone 17 Pro Max will likely have Apple's A19 Pro processor, along with 12GB of RAM, as reported by TechRadar. Together, these may turbocharge AI performance and multitasking, perhaps backed by a speculated 5,000mAh battery and fresh cooling system, the phone may have more endurance than ever before and maybe even have reverse wireless charging capabilities, according to the report.

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Software: iOS 26

The iPhone 17 Pro Max will come preloaded with iOS 26, which introduces an all-new interface, enhanced app designs, new Apple Intelligence features, and a new Apple Games app. This software release is already one of the most important of recent years, as reported by TechRadar.

FAQs

When will the iPhone 17 Pro Max be released?
It’s expected to launch in the first half of September 2025, with pre-orders starting that Friday, as per the TechRadar report.

How much will the iPhone 17 Pro Max cost?
Starting price is likely $1,199 in the US, but it could be slightly higher due to new features or tariffs, as per the TechRadar report.