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iPhone 17: Everything We Know So Far
Here’s a glimpse of all the specs that we know so far, as well as those rumored and leaked by multiple sources. As mentioned, these are not officially confirmed by Apple yet.
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If you’re planning to skip the new iPhone 17 Air or Pro models and just want the regular iPhone, this year’s iPhone 17 might finally give you a reason to upgrade. It’s not a drastic overhaul, but Apple’s slowly chipping away at the gaps between base and Pro — and this time, it actually shows.
Let’s break down what’s coming, what’s changing, and why it might be worth the wait.
Quick Overview of the iPhone 17’s Expected Specs and Features
Here’s a glimpse of all the specs that we know so far, as well as those rumored and leaked by multiple sources. As mentioned, these are not officially confirmed by Apple yet.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Design | Rounded edges, vertical camera bump, refined splicing process |
| Display | 6.3-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz ProMotion, Samsung M14 panel |
| Rear Camera | Dual: 48MP wide + 12MP ultra-wide |
| Front Camera | 24MP upgraded front camera with 6-element lens |
| Chipset | A19 chip (or possibly A18), 3nm N3P process |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Modem | Qualcomm modem; Apple C1 in some regions |
| Battery | ~3,600mAh, stacked battery design |
| Charging | Up to 35W wired, Qi 2.2 wireless (25W) |
| Pricing | $799 to $899 (expected) |
| Release Date | September 2025 |
| Other Features | Camera Control button, MagSafe, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, eSIM expansion |
Display: ProMotion Finally Comes to the Base iPhone
Yes, you read that right. Apple is finally bringing the smooth 120Hz refresh rate to the regular iPhone 17. If you’ve been sticking with the Pro models just for the ProMotion display like I have, this time we can finally go with the base model and still enjoy the same smooth experience.
That said, some reports mention it might not use an LTPO panel like the Pro versions. What does that mean? Basically, the refresh rate won’t adjust based on what you’re doing—it’ll stay at 120Hz all the time. So while it’ll feel just as smooth, it might use up a bit more battery compared to the adaptive Pro models.
The display is also getting slightly bigger. It’s going from 6.1 inches on the iPhone 16 to 6.3 inches. Doesn’t sound like much, but it brings it on par with the 16 Pro’s screen and new bezels are thinner than ever.
And since it’s using Samsung’s latest M14 OLED panel, it should also be brighter and more efficient. Always-On Display might be in the cards as well, but we haven’t seen solid confirmation yet.
Design: The Only iPhone 17 Model With Familiar Look
At first glance, the iPhone 17 looks almost the same as the 16. Vertical dual cameras, Dynamic Island, same aluminum and glass sandwich. But there are some subtle tweaks — Apple’s said to be using a new splicing method that gives the edges a more seamless finish.
The button layout might change too. Rumors suggest Apple will merge the Action button and volume controls on one side, leaving just three buttons total. And yes, the camera control button from the 16 returns — great for those who actually shoot with the native camera app.
Other models in the lineup are changing in a big way this year. The Pro models now look noticeably different, and the Plus model? That’s gone. Apple replaced it with a super-thin new version called the iPhone Air.
Performance: A19, Only If Everything Goes Right
This one’s still a bit murky. Some say the iPhone 17 will get the new A19 chip. Others claim Apple might reuse the A18 from the iPhone 16.
Also, we are still looking at 8GB RAM, same as last year. While it’s good enough for most users, this is the aspect where iPhone model lack behind other models in the lineup which are rumored to have A19 Pros and 12GB of RAM.
If the A19 does make it in, expect better battery life and future-proofing for Apple Intelligence features (even if they don’t show up in full just yet).
Camera: Much Needed Front-Facing Upgrade
The rear camera setup is expected to stay the same: a 48MP main sensor and a 12MP ultra-wide. If you’ve used an iPhone 16, you already know that combo delivers solid photos.
But here’s what’s changing — the front camera. Apple is finally bumping it up from 12MP to 24MP, with a better 6-element lens. That means clearer selfies, more detail in video calls, and more room to crop in without losing quality. It’s a small shift on paper, but for people who live on FaceTime or Instagram, it’s a noticeable one.
Battery Life: Same As Before. Better Optimization?
The battery isn’t getting a huge boost — it’s going from 3,561 mAh in the iPhone 16 to roughly 3,600 mAh in the iPhone 17. Basically, we can expect the almost the same battery capacity as the previous model.
However, we can place all our hopes on optimization and efficiency. Apple is using stacked battery tech here, which helps with energy density.
The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus use a type of adhesive that can be loosened with a low-voltage electrical current, making removing the battery easier. They are continuing with the same tech here too and even expanding to the pro models this year.
Charging is expected to stay at 35W wired, and 25W wireless via Qi 2.2. That’s not a leap over the 16, but the new wireless spec might offer better compatibility and faster speeds with third-party chargers.
Colors: Soft Purple and the Usual Options
This year’s iPhone 17 won’t go wild with colors, but there’s one new shade that stands out — a soft purple that looks pretty subtle and clean. It joins the usual options like black, white, gray, light blue, and green.
Connectivity: Apple’s Own Chips Take Over
This year’s iPhone 17 will include Apple-designed Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 chips. That means better power management and tighter integration. The 5G modem, however, will likely still be made by Qualcomm — unless Apple decides to sneak its C1 chip into certain markets.
One important thing: Apple is expected to drop the SIM tray in more countries. So if you’re traveling often or switching carriers a lot, get ready to live the eSIM life full-time.
Expected Launch Date and Pricing
The release window should feel familiar — Apple’s targeting a launch event in early September, with shipping starting mid-to-late that month.
As for pricing? The iPhone 16 launched at $799. But with rising tariffs and production costs, don’t be surprised if the iPhone 17 starts closer to $849 or even $899 in some regions.
So is the iPhone 17 a must-upgrade? If you’re still holding onto an iPhone 14 or older, absolutely. The smoother display, upgraded front camera, and refined design make this a well-rounded refresh. Even if you have an iPhone 16, the jump to ProMotion alone could be tempting.
This isn’t the flashiest iPhone launch — and it doesn’t have to be. Apple’s not reinventing the base model, but features we loved in the Pro models are making an appearance here.
Here’s a Timeline of iPhone 17 Leaks Happened So Far
This timeline provides a clear view of how leaks have evolved over time. These leaks are listed in reverse-chronological (descending) order, with the newest at the top and older ones at the bottom.
Note: These leaks can sometimes contain contradictory information, as different sources claim different things. We can only be certain once the device is officially released to the public.
iPhone 17 Colors Fully Leaked, Including Purple, Green, and Steel Gray
July 16, 2025
An internal Apple document leaked by Filipe Espósito reveals all six iPhone 17 base model colors—Black, White, Steel Gray, Green, Purple, and Light Blue. This matches previous leaks from Majin Bu and Sonny Dickson, giving us the most complete look yet at iPhone 17’s color options.
iPhone 17 May Support Qi 2.2 Wireless Charging
June 5, 2025
Regulatory filings in Taiwan hint that Apple’s new MagSafe chargers support the Qi 2.2 standard—capable of up to 25W wireless charging. This suggests the iPhone 17 could support faster wireless charging, but it depends on whether Apple enables it on the device side.
iPhone 17 Might Come in Purple or Green
iPhone 17: Purple and Green Colors in Testing as Potential New Shade for 2025
— Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial) June 20, 2025
Full Article:https://t.co/jZJJoUHBsf pic.twitter.com/1in8R6dDa5
June 20, 2025
Leaker Majin Bu says Apple is testing Purple and Green color options for the iPhone 17 base model—but likely only one will launch, with Purple being more probable. This would expand on the five colors currently offered with iPhone 16.
iPhone 17’s ProMotion Display Claim Faces Pushback
June 3, 2025
A leaker on Weibo argues the iPhone 17 and 17 Air might only have fixed 120Hz screens—not full ProMotion with adaptive refresh. This contradicts earlier reports by Ross Young and others, who claimed LTPO ProMotion was coming to all models.
iPhone 17 Base Model Tipped to Get a 6.3-Inch Display
June 27, 2025
Digital Chat Station says the regular iPhone 17 will have a larger 6.3-inch screen—up from 6.1 inches on the iPhone 16. Display analyst Ross Young had also shared the same info earlier, backing this up with his expected sizes for the whole lineup.
Base iPhone 17 Might Stick With A18 Chip and 8GB RAM
May 30, 2025
Jeff Pu says the base iPhone 17 will reuse the A18 chip from iPhone 16 and keep 8GB RAM, unlike the Air and Pro models, which will get A19 chips and 12GB RAM. It’s shaping up to be a modest upgrade—though it may still get a 120Hz display and improved front camera.
Smaller Dynamic Island Rumored Again for iPhone 17
May 30, 2025
Jeff Pu says all iPhone 17 models will use metalens tech for Face ID, possibly shrinking the Dynamic Island. This lines up with earlier claims by Digital Chat Station—but Ming-Chi Kuo still believes the cutout will stay the same size.
All iPhone 17 Models Expected to Feature 12GB RAM
April 29, 2025
According to leaker Digital Chat Station, all iPhone 17 models—including the base version—are now rumored to get 12GB of RAM to support Apple Intelligence features. This lines up with what Ming-Chi Kuo hinted at earlier, though Apple’s final call may depend on supply chain availability.
iPhone 17 Passes EVT Stage, One Step Closer to Production
April 28, 2025
DigiTimes reports Apple has finished Engineering Validation Testing (EVT) for at least one iPhone 17 model. This early milestone means Apple can still tweak some specs—like deciding between 8GB or 12GB RAM—before moving to final production stages.
iPhone 17 Mockups Reveal Bold Redesigns Based on ‘Internal Documents’
March 10, 2025
A new video by iDeviceHelp, in collaboration with leaker Majin Bu, shows iPhone 17 mockups based on supposed internal Apple documents. The mockups back up earlier leaks—showing the Pro’s camera bar, the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air with a single lens, and the standard iPhone 17 keeping its familiar dual-camera design.
New CAD Leaks Show Camera Bar for iPhone 17 Pro and Sleek Look for 17 Air
Everyone seems to be sharing the same iPhone 17 CAD, so I thought I’d share the ones I’ve seen. Do we like this design? pic.twitter.com/IttxjgDhnb
— Sonny Dickson (@SonnyDickson) February 28, 2025
February 28, 2025
Sonny Dickson shared alleged iPhone 17 CAD renders showing the Pro models with a wide camera bar and the 17 Air with a slim, single-camera setup. The standard iPhone 17, however, keeps its familiar dual-camera bump—matching what earlier rumors suggested.
iPhone 17 Might Keep iPhone 16’s Vertical Camera Layout
Here’s iPhone Air 💨 https://t.co/zxXAio1Ysb
— jon prosser (@jon_prosser) February 18, 2025
Something not mentioned in the video, but I’d like to add here: the regular base iPhone 17 continues the same look as the base iPhone 16. Do with that info what you will.. pic.twitter.com/lqdhZNrsQO
February 18, 2025
While iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Air are rumored to get a new horizontal camera bar, leaker Jon Prosser claims the regular iPhone 17 will stick with the current vertical dual-camera setup—just like the iPhone 16. This makes it the least visually updated model in the upcoming lineup and the only one likely to retain support for spatial video capture.
iPhone 17 and 17 Air to Get iPhone 16 Pro’s M14 OLED Panel
February 18, 2025
According to leaker Instant Digital, both iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air will feature the same Samsung M14 OLED panel used in iPhone 16 Pro models—offering higher brightness and better longevity. This move also lines up with Apple’s plan to bring ProMotion and Always-On Display to all iPhone 17 models for the first time.
iPhone 17 to Use Multiple Suppliers for Key 5G Component
February 12, 2025
DigiTimes reports Apple is splitting orders for the iPhone 17’s diversity receive (DRx) module—used to boost cellular signal—between Skyworks, Broadcom, and another supplier. This quiet internal change won’t affect the design but helps Apple reduce cost and risk.
iPhone 17 Camera Redesign Could Break Spatial Video
January 28, 2025
Rumors about a horizontal camera layout on iPhone 17 Pro models have raised concerns over losing spatial video support. MacRumors highlights that this change could conflict with how current models capture immersive Vision Pro footage.
No Smaller Dynamic Island Coming to iPhone 17
預期2H25 iPhone 17系列的動態島大小幾乎沒什改變
— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) January 24, 2025
I expect the Dynamic Island size to remain largely unchanged across the 2H25 iPhone 17 series
January 24, 2025
Ming-Chi Kuo says the Dynamic Island on iPhone 17 models will stay the same size, despite earlier rumors of a smaller cutout. This goes against reports from Jeff Pu, who expected a metalens-based design to reduce the size.
iPhone 17 May Get Vapor Chamber for Better Cooling
January 17, 2025
A report from MyDrivers claims all iPhone 17 models—including the standard and Air versions—could use vapor chamber cooling for the first time. This upgrade would help maintain performance under heavy use, especially in slimmer designs.
iPhone 17 Could Feature Smoother Camera Bump Design
January 6, 2025
According to leaker Fixed Focus Digital, Apple may use a new glass-and-metal process to give the iPhone 17 a more seamless camera bump. Instead of a sharp step, the bump could slope smoothly into the back—making the phone feel sleeker in hand.
No 5x Zoom for iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Air
November 22, 2024
As per The Elec, only the Pro models in the iPhone 17 lineup will get the 5x optical zoom. The iPhone 17 and the new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air are expected to miss out on the tetraprism camera system found in current Pro models.
iPhone 17 Chips to Use Newest 3nm Tech for Better Efficiency
November 18, 2024
Jeff Pu says the A19 and A19 Pro chips in the iPhone 17 lineup will be built using TSMC’s latest N3P process. This upgraded 3nm tech should make the phones faster and more power-efficient compared to the iPhone 16 series.
Apple to Debut In-House Wi-Fi 7 Chip in iPhone 17
Broadcom currently supplies over 300 million Wi-Fi+BT chips (hereafter referred to as Wi-Fi chips) per year to Apple. However, Apple will rapidly reduce its reliance on Broadcom. With new products in 2H25 (e.g., iPhone 17), Apple plans to use its own Wi-Fi chips, which will be…
— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) October 31, 2024
October 31, 2024
According to Ming-Chi Kuo, at least one iPhone 17 model will feature Apple’s own Wi-Fi 7 chip, moving away from Broadcom. While the iPhone 16 supports Wi-Fi 7, Apple’s custom chip is expected to support the latest specs, improving integration and cutting costs. Kuo says most Apple products could shift to in-house Wi-Fi chips within three years.
iPhone 17 Will Stick to 3nm Chips, 2nm Reserved for iPhone 18 Pro
The processors for 2025 iPhone 17 models will be made by TSMC's N3P process/3-nanometer technology. The processor for 2026 iPhone 18 models is anticipated to use TSMC's 2-nanometer technology. However, due to cost concerns, not all new iPhone 18 models may be equipped with a…
— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) September 19, 2024
September 19, 2024
Ming-Chi Kuo says the iPhone 17 series will use TSMC’s enhanced 3nm N3P chips—not the upcoming 2nm ones. The jump to 2nm is expected in the iPhone 18 Pro models, as Apple holds off due to cost and production timelines.
iPhone 17 Rumored to Get 12GB RAM Across the Lineup
August 28, 2024
According to “Phone Chip Expert,” all iPhone 17 models will feature 12GB RAM—up from 8GB in the iPhone 16 series. This could enable more on-device AI features and make the iPhone 17 a better pick if you’re waiting for a truly AI-capable iPhone.
iPhone 17 to Feature 6.27″ LTPO Display With ProMotion for $799
July 22, 2024
According to Ice Universe, the base iPhone 17 will get a 6.27-inch LTPO display—bringing ProMotion to a non-Pro model for the first time. It’s expected to launch at $799, and sit below the new Slim, Pro, and Pro Max models in Apple’s refreshed 2025 lineup.
Apple Scraps Plans for Thinner Logic Board in iPhone 17
更新： 因無法滿足Apple對品質的高標準要求，2025年新款iPhone 17將不採用RCC作為PCB主板材料。
— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) July 17, 2024
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Update: Due to the inability to meet Apple's high-quality requirements, the new iPhone 17 in 2025 will not use RCC as the PCB motherboard material. https://t.co/ZInZnDqQqZ
July 17, 2024
Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Apple has dropped the idea of using resin-coated copper in iPhone 17 models after it failed quality tests. The material was supposed to free up internal space, but it now looks like this change is pushed to a future iPhone—possibly iPhone 18 or later.
iPhone 17 Won’t Feature 2nm Chip, Says Trusted Source
July 16, 2024
Despite recent rumors, “Phone Chip Expert” says the iPhone 17 will still use TSMC’s 3nm chip, not the newer 2nm one. They claim 2nm production won’t be ready until late 2025—making it more likely for the iPhone 18 instead.
iPhone 17 Rumored to Get Scratch-Resistant, Anti-Reflective Display
March 19, 2024
Weibo leaker Instant Digital claims the iPhone 17 will feature a new “super-hard” anti-reflective coating that’s tougher than Ceramic Shield. While it’s unclear if Apple will use Corning’s Gorilla Glass Armor, the report hints at a major upgrade in both scratch resistance and glare reduction.
Second Source Confirms ProMotion and Always-On Display for iPhone 17
February 27, 2024
Following Ross Young’s earlier roadmap, a new report from The Elec backs it up—iPhone 17 and 17 Plus are expected to feature LTPO displays with ProMotion and always-on support. This marks the first time Apple’s bringing these Pro-exclusive features to regular models.
iPhone 17 to Feature Sharper 24MP Selfie Camera
January 4, 2024
According to Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 17 will upgrade its front camera to 24MP with a new six-element lens—double the resolution of current models. This should bring noticeably better selfies with improved detail and clarity.
iPhone 17 to Be the First iPhone Assembled in India from the Start
November 1, 2023
Ming-Chi Kuo reported that Apple will begin new product development for the iPhone 17 in India—marking a major shift from China. It’s the first time Apple plans to start iPhone production outside China right from the development phase.
120Hz ProMotion Might Finally Come to Non-Pro iPhones
Apple to go all LTPO in 2025, even base models to get 120Hz refresh, finally. https://t.co/n0ivg08pde pic.twitter.com/dwjGiHwn8u
— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) April 3, 2023
April 3, 2023
Display analyst Ross Young shared a roadmap suggesting that ProMotion will expand to standard iPhones—likely iPhone 17 and 17 Plus—in 2025. If true, this means smoother 120Hz scrolling and possibly always-on displays could no longer be Pro-only perks.
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