Worthwhile upgrades in technology and features

Valuable upgrades in technology and features - photo 1 — Concept of the super thin iPhone 17 Air. Photo: TT Technology

In addition to information about the launch date, the iPhone 17 generation is also expected to create a big push in performance and photography capabilities. Apple is focusing on optimizing internal power and upgrading core features, bringing a smoother, more powerful and professional user experience than ever.

Leaked specs show a significant step up from previous generations, cementing the iPhone's leadership in the high-end smartphone market.

Design and display: Remarkable innovation

The iPhone 17 series will continue to maintain four models, but notably, two of them will have completely new screen sizes, giving users more options. Specifically, the standard iPhone 17 is expected to have a larger screen, reaching 6.27 inches, on par with the size of the current iPhone 16 Pro. This allows for more content to be displayed, providing a better movie watching and web browsing experience.

Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Air will have a 6.6-inch screen, larger than the iPhone 17 but still smaller than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, creating a new size segment, meeting the needs of users who want a device larger than the standard version but not as bulky as the Pro Max version.

In terms of rear camera design, the standard iPhone 17 is expected to retain a style quite similar to the current iPhone 16, with two cameras placed vertically in a pill-shaped cluster. However, the iPhone 17 Air and the Pro line are rumored to have a major change: a rounded rectangular camera bar that extends across the back, reminiscent of the Google Pixel style.

This change is not only aesthetic, but can also create better space for larger camera sensors. Despite the change in overall shape, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max models will still retain the familiar triangular triple-lens layout inside this new camera bar, ensuring brand recognition.

One of the most anticipated improvements to the iPhone 17 series is that Apple plans to expand ProMotion to all models, not just the Pro version as before. This allows for a 120Hz refresh rate, resulting in a significantly smoother scrolling, gaming, and video viewing experience on all iPhone 17 and 17 Air models.

Notably, this technology also helps iPhone 17 and 17 Air reduce the refresh rate to 1Hz when inactive, supporting the Always-On Display feature with clock, widgets, notifications and wallpapers even when the device is locked, helping to save battery effectively.

Dynamic Island is also said to be getting a change on the iPhone 17 series. It was initially reported that the iPhone 17 Pro Max would have a smaller Dynamic Island, but it was later suggested that this change could be moved to the iPhone 18 Pro.

However, another source says that all iPhone 17 models will have a smaller Dynamic Island. If true, this would be the first time the feature has changed since its debut on the iPhone 14 Pro (2022), which could result in a larger display area or a less noticeable design.

Additionally, the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max will feature a new scratch-resistant and anti-reflective screen coating. While the current iPhone already has an oil-resistant coating and Ceramic Shield, Apple hasn’t really focused on anti-reflective like it does on the iPad or Mac. This new coating is said to make the device more durable and display better in bright light conditions, minimizing glare when used outdoors.

In terms of frame materials, the standard iPhone 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max are expected to use an aluminum frame, combined with a glass back to still support MagSafe and Qi wireless charging. The iPhone 17 Air is said to be the only model with a titanium frame to ensure the rigidity of this ultra-thin design, bringing a premium and durable feel.

Superior performance and improved cooling

At the heart of the iPhone 17 series will be new-generation processors that promise unprecedented performance. The iPhone 17 and 17 Air will be powered by the new A19 chip, while the higher-end iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will use the A19 Pro chip.

Both chips are expected to be manufactured using TSMC's third-generation 3nm process (N3P), an advanced technology that offers significantly better performance and higher transistor density than its predecessors. This means faster, smoother, and more energy-efficient processing.

In terms of memory, a notable upgrade is that the iPhone 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and especially the iPhone 17 Air will be equipped with 12GB of RAM, up from 8GB on the current high-end models. The standard iPhone 17 still retains 8GB of RAM. The increased RAM makes multitasking smoother, allowing users to switch between apps quickly without lag, and keep more apps running in the background.

Additionally, more RAM is also key to supporting new Apple Intelligence features that require large language models running directly on the device, enabling more powerful and personalized AI experiences, from natural language processing to complex machine learning tasks.

To address the issue of heat, especially with increasingly high performance and ultra-thin designs, a report says that the entire iPhone 17 series will use a vapor chamber to improve heat dissipation performance. This technology has been popular on Android flagships, helping to disperse heat more evenly across the surface of the device, preventing performance reduction (throttling) when the device operates heavily for a long time, especially useful for ultra-thin devices like the iPhone 17 Air. However, there are also sources that say that vapor chamber cooling will only be equipped for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, the models with the highest performance.

Breakthrough camera system and advanced connectivity

The camera system on the iPhone 17 series has received significant improvements, promising to enhance mobile photography and filming capabilities, meeting the needs of both regular users and content creators.

Rear camera: The iPhone 17 Pro will have a new 48MP telephoto lens, bringing the triple rear camera (Wide, Ultra Wide, Tele) to 48MP resolution - a first for an iPhone. This not only increases image detail but also supports digital cropping without much loss of quality, providing more flexibility in post-production. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Air will have a single 48MP rear camera, while the standard iPhone 17 will retain the dual camera system (Wide and Ultra Wide), but may have improved sensor quality or image processing algorithms.

Upgraded selfie camera: One of the good news for "virtual life" enthusiasts is that the front camera on all 2025 iPhone models is expected to be upgraded to 24MP, double the 12MP on the iPhone 16. This upgrade promises to significantly improve the quality of selfie photos, allowing users to crop photos more without reducing quality, ideal for sharing on social networks. In addition, the new front camera also uses a 6-element lens instead of 5 as before, helping to improve overall image quality, reduce aberration and increase sharpness.

New video recording feature: Leaks say the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max will support simultaneous video recording with the front and rear cameras, which is convenient for content creators and vloggers. While some apps like Snapchat have done it, Apple is said to have this feature built into the native Camera app, providing maximum convenience and optimal quality. In addition, Apple is also testing 8K video recording for the Pro line, allowing you to shoot with the ultra-wide-angle camera and then crop it by 50% while still retaining 4K resolution, opening up unlimited editing and creativity possibilities for mobile filmmakers.

In terms of connectivity, the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max will be equipped with an Apple-designed Wi-Fi 7 chip for the first time. This new Wi-Fi standard allows simultaneous data transmission across three bands (2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz) with a supported router, providing faster speeds, lower latency and more stable connections, especially important in the context of increasing bandwidth demand for tasks such as streaming 4K/8K video, online gaming or remote work.

Charging capabilities are also significantly improved. The iPhone 17 series will likely support up to 25W wireless charging via third-party MagSafe accessories, thanks to compatibility with the new Qi 2.2 charging standard.

Currently, iPhones only support Qi 2 at a maximum of 15W (unless using the official 30W MagSafe charger). The iPhone 17 series is expected to expand this limit to Qi 2.2 chargers, bringing faster charging speeds and more convenience to users.

With a series of significant improvements from outstanding performance with the A19/A19 Pro chip, powerful camera upgrades, to new connectivity and charging features, the iPhone 17 series promises to bring a comprehensive and top-notch technology experience to users, affirming Apple's leading position in the smartphone industry.

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