Apple iPhone 17 Pro might be more compact but sport 45% larger battery and new features

Leaker MajinBu has released a bunch of new information on the upcoming Apple iPhone 17 Pro. As usual, these claims should be treated with caution, as their accuracy can’t be verified. That being said, the leaker asserts that these details are based on a prototype from the EVT phase, which means that Apple is currently focusing on the technical aspects of the new phone and that the exterior design might not be final.

Either way, the significantly wider camera module is rumored to protrude more than two millimeters from the chassis, and a total of three cameras lenses could add another millimeter to the smartphone’s thickness. It remains unclear whether the camera bump will simply be black or color-matched to the back panel.

The frame of the phone is supposedly made of aluminum instead of titanium, which could make the iPhone 17 Pro slightly lighter than the iPhone 16 Pro. The frame might also have a rough texture that is somewhat reminiscent of leather.

The leaker's report provides further details on two more unexpected changes. First, the screen is said to shrink from 6.3 inches to 6.0 inches, which would turn the iPhone 17 Pro into one of the more compact smartphones on the market. Secondly, the battery capacity could grow from 3,582mAh to 5,200mAh, which would be an increase of 45%.

This would mean that Apple will follow the current trend of relatively pocketable smartphones like the Oppo Find X8 Mini, which may be equipped with a big battery with up to 6,000mAh. The iPhone 17 Pro could also support reverse wireless charging, so that AirPods Pro and other gadgets could be charged by placing them on the back of the Apple smartphone. The iPhone 17 Pro is expected to be unveiled in September 2025.