iPhone 17 Pro Max: A new hands-on video has surfaced regarding Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max, in which the design of this smartphone is clearly visible. This phone is expected to launch later this year. In the video, the chassis of the iPhone 17 Pro Max looks slightly thicker and possibly heavier than the previous model iPhone 16 Pro Max. This new model may be the thickest phone in the iPhone 17 series. On the other hand, there are reports that Apple is also developing another thin smartphone, called the iPhone 17 Air, which will come with a single rear camera and will be the slimmest model.
iPhone 17 Pro Max may be the thickest model
Tipster @MajinBuOfficial has shared a video of the dummy unit of the iPhone 17 Pro Max on X (formerly Twitter). This is not the first time the design of this phone has been leaked. In the video, we can see the rear panel, display and edges of the phone. The camera island on the back of the phone looks quite large and extended. There are three camera sensors on the left side, while the LED flash and LiDAR scanner are present on the right side.
The exact dimensions of the device are not shown in the video, but the thickness of the iPhone 17 Pro Max seems to have increased from the iPhone 16 Pro Max. According to earlier leaks and tips, this phone could be around 8.725mm thick, while the thickness of the iPhone 16 Pro Max was 8.25mm. This increased thickness could be a sign of Apple making room for new features or hardware.
Reason behind thickness and possible features
The reason for the increase in thickness of the iPhone 17 Pro Max is not clear at the moment. It is likely that Apple is using this extra space to house a larger battery or a better cooling system inside the phone. Many mid-range and flagship Android phones get a vapor chamber cooling system, which improves the heat control of the phone. If Apple also includes something like this in this phone, then it will guarantee better performance for the users and the phone will stay cool for a long time.
At the same time, the iPhone 17 Air will be the thinnest phone in the iPhone 17 series, whose thickness is said to be around 5.5mm. It could be the slimmest model of Apple’s smartphone lineup. However, one should always be cautious about all these leaks and reports, as Apple will officially reveal the iPhone 17 series only in the second half of this year.
Apple preparing for the biggest camera change
Apple has not made major changes in camera technology in the last few years, but now news is coming that the company is going to make the biggest upgrade to its camera system. According to reliable tipster Digital Chat Station of China, Apple is working on a 200-megapixel camera sensor. However, it will not be seen soon, as reports suggest that this sensor can be included in the iPhone 19 Pro or later models.
The move may be aimed at competing with competitors like Samsung, who have started offering 200MP sensors in the Galaxy S23 Ultra to the upcoming S24 Ultra and S25 Ultra models. There is no official information from Apple about the specifications or launch timeline of this new sensor, but industry experts believe that this high-end sensor can be used as the main camera.
Why 200MP sensor in camera
If Apple uses a 200MP sensor in its iPhones, it will be a major technological improvement. This will make it possible to take ultra-high-resolution photos, which will capture more details. Apart from this, it will make cropping of photos easier and print quality will also be better. This will be a big advantage especially for those users who do professional photography. Also, the 200MP camera will support advanced techniques of computational photography, which process more image data and give better results.
iPhone 17 Pro getting a 200MP sensor
However, this 200MP sensor seems unlikely for the iPhone 17 Pro lineup. This phone, which will be launched in 2025, is expected to get a triple 48MP camera setup, which will also have a telephoto lens. According to a MacRumors report, the iPhone 18 Pro models are also unlikely to include a 200MP sensor. This suggests that Apple is still testing this technology in the early stages and it will be launched after the next several product cycles, possibly iPhone 19 or later.
Inshort
Overall, the iPhone 17 Pro Max may be slightly thicker and heavier in design, but it will benefit from a better battery and cooling system. At present, major changes in the camera system will not be seen in the iPhone 17 series, but the company is developing a massive 200MP camera sensor for the future, which will give a new dimension to the iPhone’s camera experience in the coming years. It will be interesting for Apple fans and tech lovers to wait to see what new features the company brings with its flagship phone this time.