Apple iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max launched
Apple iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max have 7000 Series aluminum unibody frame, new thermal vapor chamber.
Both models use the A19 Pro chip - the most powerful processor ever on an iPhone, supporting AAA gaming, video editing, local AI and hardware ray tracing graphics.
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Design and performance
- New unibody aluminum frame, light, durable, good heat conduction. Laser-welded vapor chamber helps A19 Pro maintain 40% higher performance than the previous generation.
- Larger battery, iOS 26 power management for the best battery life ever on an iPhone. iPhone 17 Pro Max gets 39 hours of video playback on eSIM-only.
- Fast charging: 50% in 20 minutes with 40W USB-C adapter.
Display and durability
- Available in 2 sizes: 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches Super Retina XDR, supporting ProMotion 120 Hz, Always-On, maximum brightness of 3000 nits outdoors.
- Ceramic Shield 2 protects both the front and back, providing 3x more scratch resistance and 4x more crack resistance than the previous generation.
Camera system
- The device has 3 rear cameras 48 MP Fusion (main, ultra-wide, new tele).
- The 48MP telephoto camera uses a tetraprism design, a 56% larger sensor, supports 4x optical zoom (100mm) and 8x optical at 200mm – the furthest ever on an iPhone.
- Up to 40x digital zoom, Photonic Engine improves detail, color and reduces noise.
- 18 MP Center Stage front camera with square sensor, wider viewing angle, stable 4K HDR recording support, Dual Capture (simultaneous front and rear camera recording).
Professional video
- 4K recording @ 120 fps, Dolby Vision HDR, ProRes Log, ACES.
- First support for ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 and genlock (professional multi-camera sync).
- Compatible with Final Cut Camera, Blackmagic Camera and new docks from Blackmagic Design.
Connectivity and software
- N1 chip supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread, improved AirDrop, Personal Hotspot.
- eSIM-only in many markets (US, Japan, Canada, UAE…) helps optimize space for a larger battery.
- iOS 26 integrates Apple Intelligence, supports live text/speech translation, visual search, call and message filtering tools and a new Apple Games app.
Capacity, color and accessories
- New colors: dark blue, space orange, silver.
- Accessories include:
- TechWoven case, Clear Case MagSafe case, Silicone Case 6 colors.
- Crossbody strap from recycled fiber, 10 colors, easy to adjust length.
Environment
- Products made from 30% recycled materials, including 100% recycled cobalt in the battery, 100% recycled gold in the circuit board.
- Produced with 40% renewable energy, 100% recycled paper packaging.
iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will be available for pre-order from September 12 and will be available from September 19.
