While the iPhone 16 isn’t even out yet, rumors are already swirling about Apple’s 2025 lineup! Here’s what tech insiders are saying about the iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone 17 – from game-changing cameras to battery breakthroughs.
📅 September 2025
Apple’s usual launch month
Pre-orders start Friday after announcement
In stores the following Friday
⏳ But wait…
Some reports suggest Apple might shift to October launches starting with iPhone 17 due to supply chain changes.
Quad-lens setup (New periscope telephoto)
12x optical zoom (Up from 5x on 15 Pro Max)
Night Vision mode (For ultra-low light)
Global shutter (No more rolling shutter distortion)
48MP ultrawide lens (First for non-Pro models)
Smarter Portrait mode (Auto-detects pets)
| Model | Expected Battery Life | Charging Speed |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Pro Max | 32 hours video playback | 45W wired |
| 17 Pro | 28 hours | 45W wired |
| 17 | 26 hours | 35W wired |
Game Changer: New stacked battery tech allows more capacity in same space.
🔹 Thinner bezels (Almost no border around screen)
🔹 Touch ID in display (Returns alongside Face ID)
🔹 Action Button 2.0 (Now customizable touch-sensitive strip)
🔹 A19 Pro chip (3nm+ architecture for crazy speed)
| Model | Starting Price |
|---|---|
| iPhone 17 | $799 |
| iPhone 17 Plus | $899 |
| iPhone 17 Pro | $1,099 |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | $1,299 |
💡 Pro tip: The iPhone 16 might be a better deal when these launch!
Wait if you want:
✅ Best camera system ever in a phone
✅ Revolutionary battery life
✅ Future-proof design
Buy iPhone 16 if you need:
⏳ A new phone now (that’s still amazing)
💰 To avoid highest price tier
🔴 Hot Rumor (Multiple sources agree)
Periscope camera upgrade
Stacked batteries
🟡 Possible (Single source reports)
Touch ID return
October launch shift
⚫ Unlikely (Questionable sources)
Foldable iPhone 17
Under-display Face ID
While still 18+ months away, the iPhone 17 series looks set to push boundaries with its camera system and battery tech. As always with Apple leaks, take this with a grain of salt – but start saving those pennies if you want the Pro Max!