The iPhone 17 Pro features the A19 Pro chip with a new vapor chamber for improved thermal performance, a breakthrough camera system including all 48MP rear cameras and an 8x optical-quality telephoto lens, and a new Center Stage front camera. It also includes a larger battery, iOS 26, and new Apple Intelligence features like Live Translation. The design includes a heat-forged aluminum unibody, and the display has a peak brightness of up to 3,000 nits.
Performance and Design
- Chip: A19 Pro chip with a new vapor chamber for sustained high performance.
- Cooling: Vapor chamber integrated into the aluminum unibody for enhanced thermal management.
- Battery: Larger battery capacity for improved battery life, especially on the Pro Max model.
- Display: Super Retina XDR OLED display with 120Hz ProMotion and up to 3,000 nits peak brightness.
- Design: Heat-forged aluminum unibody and IP68 water and dust resistance.
Camera System
- Rear Cameras: All three rear cameras (main, ultrawide, and telephoto) are 48MP.
- Telephoto: Features the longest zoom ever on an iPhone, with an 8x optical-quality zoom and 16x total optical zoom range.
- Front Camera: A new 18MP Center Stage camera that can automatically adjust its field of view for solo or group selfies and can rotate between portrait and landscape modes.
- Video: Supports high frame-rate 4K video, Dolby Vision, and professional features like Apple Log and Genlock support for multi-camera setups.
Software and Other Features
- Operating System: iOS 26, which includes new looks and features.
- Apple Intelligence: Integrates AI features across apps for tasks like image creation and Live Translation.
• Accessibility: Includes a wide range of features for users with disabilities.