Apple is expected to announce its iPhone 17 series in the first week of September. As the launch gets closer, rumours and leaks about the 2025 iPhone lineup have increased. In a latest, a user has been caught using – what appears to be Apple iPhone 17 Pro – in the wild. Images of the alleged smartphone have been shared by an X user named Fox Puppy. While the authenticity of the images remain unverified, the user claims that the “guy on the right was security and trying to go in front of the iPhone to hide it”.
What the alleged photos of iPhone 17 Pro hints at
Clearly, the alleged iPhone 17 Pro in the leaked photos can be seen covered in a thick black case. Silver camera rings are visible on the left, and the LiDAR sensor and flash appear to be moved to the right. These placements match earlier mockups and leaks shared in recent months.
The X post was quoted by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, saying “Wow. This looks legit”.
Design changes that may come with Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Tipster Majin Bu, in a blog post, has claimed that Apple may reposition the Apple logo which is currently placed slightly off-center and below the camera module since the iPhone X. With the iPhone 17 Pro models, the logo may now be moved lower, toward the center bottom of the phone. “This recent discovery, reported by direct sources among case manufacturers, marks an evolution in Apple’s aesthetic language,” Bu writes.The report adds that the repositioning of Apple logo has raised concerns among manufacturers about possible interference, leading the industry to look for ways to ensure continued compatibility. Some factories have already produced cases based on the current design and are waiting for official confirmation before making changes. To address the issue, case makers are working on design changes.
iPhone 17 Pro expected features
A report by The Information previously said that the iPhone 17 Pro may come with a redesigned rear panel composed of both aluminum and glass. It may feature an aluminum rear panel, housing a camera bump, bigger than the one found on the iPhone 16 Pro models.The report further added that the iPhone 17 Pro may come with an aluminium frame, replacing the titanium frame like their predecessors. On the specifications part, the phone may come powered by Apple’s A19 Pro chip, manufactured using TSMC’s 3nm process. iPhone 17 Pro is said to offer 12GB of RAM, up from the iPhone 16 Pro’s 8GB. For camera duties, it may have a 48MP telephoto lens, replacing the 12MP sensor found in the iPhone 16 Pro. For selfies, the smartphone is tipped to have a 24MP sensor.