Apple‘s timeline for developing new iPhones is typically a couple of years ahead and the company works on a few types of iPhones at a time. Given this, features leak ahead of time, often years before an official release. And the iPhone 17 series (anticipated for 2025) is no exception, with multiple major features already making the rounds in leaks.
For readers who plan to sit out this year’s iPhone 16 or are just curious about new iPhone releases ahead, here are the key features likely to arrive in the iPhone 17 series, which will make its first appearance in September 2025.
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Exciting Features Coming to the iPhone 17 in 2025 You Should Know About
Delayed from its expected launch in 2024, the “iPhone 17 Air” could feature the new thin design with a 6.5-inch display with a single rear camera and an even thinner Dynamic Island. This model might replace the iPhone 17 Plus, although details are still unconfirmed. Also, all four iPhone 17 models are rumored to switch back to aluminum, with premium 10 and 14 Pro models also adopting the material for the first time since the 2022 launch of the iPhone 15 Pro.
The iPhone 17 Pro models are rumored to include a new rectangular camera bump, a combination of aluminum and glass on the rear. The bump, much larger than on previous models, indicates a major design change. Display sizes are expected to grow as well, with a 6.27-inch screen for the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Plus, and iPhone 17 “Air” potentially adopting new dimensions for the display.
ProMotion will be expanded across all models in the iPhone 17 series, offering smoother scrolling and video playback with a 120Hz refresh rate. There will also be support for always-on display on iPhone 17 models when idle, bringing the refresh rate as low as 1Hz.
Similar in function to how the A17 Pro chip powers the iPhone 15 Pro models, Apple is expected to include a Wi-Fi 7 chip designed by the company in the iPhone 17 Pro models to allow faster speeds and more reliable connectivity. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to adopt a 48MP telephoto lens, while all models are said to be getting a 24MP front-facing camera.
Other anticipated refreshes include a more scratch-resistant anti-reflective display, RAM boost (some models may get 12GB), a slimmer Dynamic Island, and a new A19 chip from Apple manufactured using a more efficient 3-nanometer process. The iPhone 17 series is shaping up to be a significant step forward in terms of design, performance, and features, with many advancements across the board.
