Tech Desk 
Mar 02, 2025
Apple is set to introduce significant design changes to its upcoming iPhone 17 series, a move that could potentially boost sales in key markets such as China.
The upcoming lineup includes the standard iPhone 17 and a Pro model.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), leaker Sonny Dickson shared the latest CAD renders, according to which the iPhone 17 Pro will feature a sleek new design that combines aluminum and glass.
iPhone 17 design renders
The leaked CAD renders mentioned the iPhone 17 Air model. Notably, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to be an ultra-thin model, featuring a single-lens 48MP camera housed inside a camera bar that spans the top of the device.
However, it will not support spatial video recording, which requires a dual-camera setup.
On the other hand, the standard iPhone 17 retains a familiar look, featuring a vertical dual-camera system capable of recording spatial videos. This design is expected to appeal to users who prefer a more traditional aesthetic.
Additionally, the iPhone 17 Pro series is expected to undergo significant changes, with an aluminum and glass build and a prominent camera bar replacing the traditional square camera module.
The handset will house a triple-lens camera system, a LiDAR scanner, an LED flash, and a microphone.
iPhone 17 series launch date
The Cupertino-based tech giant is expected to release the iPhone 17 lineup in September 2025, following its usual release schedule.
