iPhone 17 Pro Likely to Stick to Familiar Design, Says Gurman

Highlights

• Gurman says iPhone 17 Pro will have a design similar to the iPhone 16 Pro with no major visual overhaul.
• The front will remain largely unchanged and there won’t be a two-tone design or a smaller Dynamic Island cutout.
• Bigger design changes are expected in 2027 including a foldable iPhone and a bold new Pro model.

Caption – Phone 17 Pro’s previously leaked renders. (Image credit – FPT on YouTube)

There has been a lot of speculation about what Apple might be doing for its next iPhone series design-wise. Some leaked iPhone 17 Pro dummy images and other rumours suggested a major change in how the camera module of upcoming iPhones will look. However, the recent word is there might not be something major to look forward to.

According to Bloomberg’s trusted Apple source Mark Gurman, the iPhone 17 Pro isn’t expected to come with a major design overhaul. Contrary to the earlier rumours hinting at a more dramatic redesign, Gurman in his latest Power On newsletter now writes that the iPhone 17 Pro will look a lot like the iPhone 16 Pro.

He mentions that we shouldn’t expect a “particularly bold new look.” The front will look “quite similar” to the current model, but the back camera setup will have some noticeable changes.

There had also been speculation about Apple shrinking the Dynamic Island cutout, but Gurman’s latest update suggests that won’t be happening either.

As for the rumoured two-tone design? Gurman says that’s not on the cards.

“Some images online even show a two-tone design, with a dark-black camera block on top of a silver iPhone back. Those are, like many renders on the internet, not an accurate representation of what’s to come. The iPhone 17 Pro won’t have a two-toned back, I’m told. The camera area will be the same color as the rest of the device. That speaks to the more gradual design changes that Apple is making: The iPhone 17 Pro isn’t a major departure from current models,” Gurman writes.

So overall, the iPhone 17 Pro won’t be a huge visual leap from the 16 Pro. The camera bar design is expected to remain, but it’ll match the color of the rest of the phone.

Looking ahead, Gurman hints at bigger changes in 2027, which will mark the 20th anniversary of the iPhone. Apple is reportedly planning a foldable iPhone and a “bold new Pro model” that year.

FAQs

Q1. Will the iPhone 17 Pro have a major design overhaul?

Answer. No, according to Mark Gurman, the iPhone 17 Pro will not feature a major design overhaul and will look similar to the iPhone 16 Pro.

Q2. What changes can be expected in the iPhone 17 Pro’s camera setup?

Answer. While the back camera setup will see some noticeable changes, it will match the color of the rest of the device.

Q3. Are there any significant design updates planned for future iPhone models?

Answer. Yes, bigger design changes are expected in 2027, including a foldable iPhone and a bold new Pro model to mark the 20th anniversary of the iPhone.

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