iPhone 17 Leak Reveals New Rear Camera Design, Inspired by Pixel Series
The iPhone 17 series, set to launch later this year as the successor to the iPhone 16 models, has been the subject of multiple leaks recently. As Apple’s next big release, the lineup is expected to include not only the usual base, Plus, Pro, and Pro Max versions, but also a new slim variant. Leaked images suggest that the iPhone 17 might feature a redesigned rear camera module that could drastically differ from the design found in its predecessors.
New Visor-Like Camera Module
Recent leaks shared by tipster Majin Bu on social media have revealed live images of what is believed to be the iPhone 17 back panel. The leaked image shows a horizontal, pill-shaped visor-like camera module at the top of the panel, differing significantly from the traditional square camera islands found on iPhones since the iPhone 11. The leaked design has sparked comparisons to the camera design on Google Pixel smartphones, which often feature similar pill-shaped, horizontal camera units. Interestingly, the current iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus still sport vertical elliptical camera modules, while the Pro models retain the square islands.
Possible Changes to Face ID
An earlier leak hinted that this new design could be tied to the addition of “front structure light,” possibly referring to an upgrade for Face ID technology. This change might indicate a more refined or improved Face ID system integrated into the new back panel design. However, these details remain speculative until confirmed by official announcements from Apple.
Expected Camera Improvements and Features
In addition to the new design, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are rumored to feature major upgrades to the camera system, including a 48-megapixel telephoto sensor with 5x optical zoom, a significant leap from the 12-megapixel telephoto cameras found on the current iPhone 16 Pro models. For selfie lovers, the iPhone 17 Pro models may also boast an upgrade to a 24-megapixel front camera, surpassing the 12-megapixel TrueDepth sensors found on previous models. With such improvements, the iPhone 17 series looks poised to offer a notable boost in both rear and front camera performance.