Leaked iPhone 17 Back Panel Shows Pixel-Inspired Camera Redesign

Apple allegedly has already begun its next flagship series, the iPhone 17, and the rumor mill already has added a potential premium new addition since we just got the 15 series. In addition to the standard vanilla, Pro, and Pro Max options, speculation abounds that Apple may debut an iPhone 17 Slim/Air with a thinner, sleeker chassis.

Leaked details have also revealed that the new series might feature a new camera visor design, which is similar to that of Google Pixel phones and a new back panel image has also leaked, which further boosts these claims.

Leaked iPhone 17 Back Panel Reveals Pixel-Like Camera Design with Horizontal Layout

The leaked back panel image, posted by tipster Majin Blu, seems to correspond with previous concept renders and purported frame images that displayed a horizontal camera configuration near the upper edge of the back panel. This latest image also shows the camera visor extending across the entire surface of the Galaxy S24 Ultra model, with a single cutout for the camera and an even smaller hole presumably for the LED flash. These designs are consistent with previous leaks suggesting a new approach to Apple’s camera modules.

This camera could also be a part of that new design, with the iPhone 17 Slim/Air allegedly sporting a single rear 48MP camera. But it’s also possible that this leak may be indicative of the rumored iPhone SE 4, which is also said to feature a lone rear camera. According to a source of Majin Blu, however, this design also ties back to the iPhone 17 series.

The image also shows the device in grey and with rounded edges, marking a shift away from the square-ish camera modules introduced in the iPhone 11 Pro series. While the iPhone 17 series is still many months away from launch, this leak hints at a significant design change that could bring the device closer to the aesthetics of Google Pixel phones. It’s worth taking this information with caution until more concrete details emerge.

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