iPhone 17 3D-Printed Design Mockups Offer a Fresh Look At The Next iPhone Lineup

Highlights

• Leaker Majin Bu and YouTube channel iDeviceHelp recently shared 3D-printed mockups of the iPhone 17 series.
• The mockups highlight design changes including the Air model being significantly thinner with a single camera and Pro models having an extended raised camera module.
• The standard iPhone 17 has minimal design changes, while Pro models might be slightly thicker to accommodate larger batteries.

Apple is expected to launch four models this year, with a key change, the Plus variant is reportedly being replaced by a new, slimmer “Air” model. Leaker Majin Bu initially shared CAD drawings of the iPhone 17 series, and now, in collaboration with the YouTube channel iDeviceHelp, 3D-printed mockups have been created to showcase these designs.

The rumored lineup includes –

• iPhone 17 – Two cameras
• iPhone 17 Air – Slimmer design, single camera
• iPhone 17 Pro – Three cameras
• iPhone 17 Pro Max – Three cameras

The new video featuring 3D-printed mockups created based on measurements from internal documents gives us a closer look at the expected design of the iPhone 17 lineup. By now, multiple leaks have painted a consistent picture of what Apple’s next-generation iPhones might look like, and these physical models help bring those leaks to life.

Check out the video –

The video features three models, as the Pro and Pro Max are expected to have identical designs apart from size differences.

Among the four models, the standard iPhone 17 appears to have the least noticeable design changes. iDeviceHelp states in the video, “Everything is basically identical this time around with the entry-level iPhone 17, from the volume up and down to the Action button. We also have, on the other side, the camera controls [and] the side button for Siri […] Even the dimensions look the same.”

The iPhone 17 Air is expected to be significantly thinner than any other model in the lineup, designed for those who prioritise sleekness over extra features. It will feature a single camera housed in a new horizontal bar.

Explaining the details in the video, iDevice help says, “This iPhone is razor thin, guys, this is crazy! Take a look at this: the buttons are almost as thick as the actual phone [and] the USB-C port is almost as thick as the iPhone itself […] We have an entirely new camera module on the back which reminds me a lot of the Google Pixel camera […] Let’s go ahead and measure the depth of this design and let’s go ahead and place it right there and see – wow right there it is 0.22 inches. This is going to be the thinnest iPhone ever. Now, one thing to note is that this iPhone phone is so thin I think MagSafe will not be available on this device.”

The Pro models will retain the familiar triple-camera setup in a triangular arrangement, but a major design shift is expected. The raised camera module is rumored to extend across almost the full width of the phone.

According to CAD measurements, both Pro models might be slightly thicker this year. A new report from Weibo suggests that this added thickness is to accommodate a larger battery.

It’s worth noting that these 3D-printed models are basic representations and don’t reflect the actual materials or finishes of the final devices. They provide a good sense of the overall shape and design but not the finer details.

FAQs

Q1. What are the expected models in the iPhone 17 lineup?

Answer. Apple is expected to launch four models this year: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The Plus variant is reportedly being replaced by the new, slimmer “Air” model.

Q2. What are the design changes for the iPhone 17 Air?

Answer. The iPhone 17 Air is expected to be significantly thinner than any other model in the lineup, designed for those who prioritise sleekness over extra features. It will feature a single camera housed in a new horizontal bar. iDeviceHelp mentions in the video, “This iPhone is razor thin, guys, this is crazy! Take a look at this: the buttons are almost as thick as the actual phone [and] the USB-C port is almost as thick as the iPhone itself.”

Q3. What major design shift is expected for the iPhone 17 Pro models?

Answer. The Pro models will retain the familiar triple-camera setup in a triangular arrangement, but a major design shift is expected. The raised camera module is rumored to extend across almost the full width of the phone. According to CAD measurements, both Pro models might be slightly thicker this year to accommodate a larger battery.

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