Highlights
- Leaks suggest the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max will feature a 25% smaller Dynamic Island (1.5cm vs. 2cm), while base models retain the current size.
- Expected enhancements include 48MP telephoto lens, variable aperture, simultaneous multi-cam video recording, and the biggest-ever selfie camera upgrade.
- The Pro models may sport a new aluminium-and-glass build with a top-third camera strip and bottom wireless charging cutout.
Apple is just days away from officially unveiling the iPhone 17 lineup, but leaks and rumours continue to reveal what we might expect from the Pro models this year. Here’s the roundup of all the latest rumours.
iPhone 17 Pro Could Feature Smaller Dynamic Island
A new leak suggests Apple may finally be reducing the size of the Dynamic Island, but only for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The images were shared on X (formerly Twitter) by the account @that_one_g3 (via MacRumors). It shows a noticeably smaller cutout.
#iphone17 family #leak at my work 😬
(that’s the device we use to cut out screen protectors) pic.twitter.com/iO7HIOHLc7— Don’t ask 👀 (@that_one_g3) September 4, 2025
According to the leaker, who claims to work for a company that makes iPhone screen protectors, the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air will keep the same 2cm Dynamic Island as before. However, the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are expected to feature a 25% smaller version, measuring just 1.5cm. Such last-minute leaks are not unusual ahead of Apple’s major launch events, as final product details often surface close to release.
While the source has no track record of Apple leaks, the claim aligns with past reports hinting at Apple’s plans to shrink the Dynamic Island on its higher-end models.
Analyst Jeff Pu previously this year suggested the iPhone 17 Pro Max will most likely have a smaller Dynamic Island compared to the iPhone 17 Pro and previous models. Meanwhile, another leaker claimed Apple might go for a “metalens” for Face ID. This integrates the transmitter and receiver components in order to reduce the size and thickness of structural elements. Eventually, this would result in a smaller Dynamic Island on the device.
iPhone 17 Pro Cameras – Biggest Upgrades Yet
Apple’s camera improvements remain a major focus every year, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has revealed what users can expect at the September 9 event. According to his report, the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max cameras will see five major upgrades –
- Video recording will receive “major enhancements”
- Telephoto lens resolution will jump from 12MP to 48MP
- Introduction of a variable aperture system
- Multi-cam simultaneous video recording support
- Selfie camera will get its “biggest-ever upgrade”
Gurman highlights video recording improvements as the most significant change, specifically mentioning simultaneous front-and-back camera recording.
The addition of a variable aperture system is also noteworthy. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had previously predicted it would arrive with the iPhone 18 series instead. If true, this would mark one of the standout features of this year’s Pro models.
New Back Design for iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max
Beyond the display and cameras, the iPhone 17 Pro lineup may also bring a major design refresh.
Gurman notes that “the latest high-end versions, the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, will have new backs that give a fresh look to the camera areas.”
He further adds, “The back of the phones look different, including a new camera area that spans the entire length of the top third of the device as well as a new cutout area on the bottom two-thirds of the phone that doubles as the wireless charging area.”
This description supports recent leaks pointing toward an aluminium-and-glass build rather than the full-glass design seen in current models. The shift from titanium and glass to aluminium with reduced glass usage could not only make the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max lighter but also set the stage for Apple’s rumoured all-glass iPhone 20.
If accurate, the redesign would be the most noticeable change to the iPhone Pro series in years, giving users both a fresh aesthetic and a more practical build.
FAQs
Q1. Will the iPhone 17 Pro have a smaller Dynamic Island?
Answer. Yes. Leaks suggest the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max will feature a 25% smaller Dynamic Island (1.5cm), while the standard models retain the current 2cm size.
Q2. What camera upgrades are expected in the iPhone 17 Pro series?
Answer. Major enhancements include a 48MP telephoto lens, variable aperture system, simultaneous front-and-back video recording, and a significantly improved selfie camera.
Q3. Is there a design change in the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max?
Answer. Yes. The Pro models may feature a redesigned back with a top-third camera strip and a bottom wireless charging cutout, shifting to an aluminium-and-glass build.