The Latest iPhone 2025 Rumours
- Written by Mark Dwyer
Apple's 2025 iPhone lineup, expected to be unveiled in September, is already generating significant buzz with a range of rumored updates across design, display, cameras, and more. Here's a look at what to expect from the iPhone 17 series:
A New "Air" Model and Lineup Shake-up:
One of the most notable changes rumored for 2025 is the introduction of an "iPhone 17 Air." This new model is expected to be significantly thinner than current iPhones, possibly around 5mm to 6mm thick. It will reportedly feature a single-lens 48-megapixel rear camera and a display around 6.6 inches.
With the arrival of the iPhone 17 Air, Apple is said to be discontinuing the "Plus" model, which has not proven popular with customers. This means the 2025 lineup is likely to consist of four models: the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the new iPhone 17 Air. Some reports also suggest the top-tier Pro Max model could be rebranded as the "iPhone 17 Ultra."
Display Enhancements for All Models:
A significant upgrade coming to all four iPhone 17 models is the inclusion of ProMotion display technology, offering a 120Hz maximum refresh rate for smoother scrolling and video playback. This feature has previously been limited to the Pro models, making it a welcome change for the standard iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air.
Display sizes are also expected to see adjustments:
iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro: 6.3 inches (up from 6.1 inches)
iPhone 17 Air: 6.6 inches
iPhone 17 Pro Max: 6.9 inches
Camera Upgrades Across the Board:
The selfie camera is getting a substantial upgrade on all iPhone 17 models, moving from 12-megapixels to 24-megapixels.
For the Pro models, significant advancements are anticipated for the rear camera system:
48-megapixel Telephoto camera: An upgrade from the 12-megapixel Telephoto camera on current Pro models.
8K video recording: This feature, previously rumored but not yet implemented, might finally debut on the iPhone 17 Pro models.
Dual video recording: Allowing users to record video with both the front and rear cameras simultaneously.
The iPhone 17 (standard model) is expected to retain the same Wide and Ultra Wide cameras as its predecessor.
Design and Material Changes for Pro Models:
Rumors suggest a shift in materials for the iPhone 17 Pro models, with Apple potentially swapping out titanium for aluminum. The back of the devices could also feature a new "part-aluminum, part-glass" design, allowing for MagSafe charging.
The camera bump on the iPhone 17 Pro models might also see a design change, moving to a horizontal pill-shaped camera bump rather than the traditional square.
Performance and Connectivity:
A19 Pro chip: The iPhone 17 Pro models are expected to feature Apple's next-generation A19 Pro chip, manufactured with TSMC's 3nm process, promising modest year-over-year performance gains and power efficiency improvements.
Apple-designed Wi-Fi 7 chip: All four iPhone 17 models are rumored to get a Wi-Fi 7 chip designed by Apple, replacing Broadcom.
12GB of RAM: Both the iPhone 17 Pro models and the iPhone 17 Air are rumored to have 12GB of RAM, an increase from the 8GB in current iPhone 16 models. This should improve the performance of Apple Intelligence and multitasking.
Improved cooling: All four iPhone 17 models are rumored to feature internal design changes for better heat dissipation, with a vapor chamber cooling system specifically rumored for the Pro models.
Other Potential Features:
Faster MagSafe charging: iPhone 17 Pro models may offer faster MagSafe wireless charging speeds.
New color options: Apple is testing new green and purple shades for the iPhone 17 models, with purple currently leaning as the likely choice. The Pro models might also come in a "Sky Blue" color.
Larger battery: The iPhone 17 Pro Max is rumored to have a slightly thicker design to accommodate a larger battery.
While these are still rumors, the iPhone 17 lineup appears poised to bring some of the most significant updates to the iPhone in recent years, particularly in design and display technology. More details are expected to emerge as the rumored September 2025 launch approaches.
