Exciting news for Apple fans! On March 09, 2025, overseas tech blogger @MajinBuOfficial shared 3D-printed models of the upcomingi iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 17 Pro, based on CAD designs.
The most unexpected thing? One of the most significant design changes in iPhone history is the new horizontal camera configuration found in both devices!
iPhone 17 Pro: A Bold New Camera Design
The iPhone 17 Pro still rocks a triple-camera setup, but Apple has completely reimagined its placement .This arrangement is similar to that of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, with the lenses now stretched out horizontally and the flash shifted to the right. With three cameras, a flash, a LiDAR sensor, and a back microphone, the new huge horizontal camera module has a futuristic appearance.
iPhone 17 Air: The Thinnest iPhone Ever
The iPhone 17 Air is unique in design. Its rear single-camera DECO adopts a circular runway design. It is said to be only 5.5 mm thick, which is 30% and 33% less than the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro respectively. Once released, it will be the thinnest iPhone model. The Air version is only equipped with a single camera, which is simply placed in a long horizontal module. According to the latest news, Apple will equip the Air version with a high-density battery and may use advanced silicon battery technology to ensure excellent battery life in a thin and light body.
The iPhone 17 series has undergone major adjustments in its product line. The Plus model has been discontinued and replaced by the new Air model. The new product series includes: iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. These four new models have their own advantages in appearance design, showing a total of three different design styles .
The iPhone 17 uses the appearance of the standard version of the iPhone 16, retains the pill-shaped convex design, and is equipped with two vertically arranged rear cameras, continuing Apple’s classic style. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max have the same appearance design, the body material is changed from titanium alloy to aluminum alloy, the back cover adopts a splicing design, and the battery area uses glass material to support wireless charging and MagSafe magnetic suction function.
In addition, Apple’s design changes may also be affected by market competition. In recent years, Android phone manufacturers have made great progress in camera design and battery technology, and Apple needs to innovate to maintain its leading position in the smartphone market .
IPhone 17 release date
The iPhone 17 series is looking to be one of the most interesting iPhone releases in years .its expected launch in September 2025 thanks to these significant design changes. How do you feel about the modifications ?