More angles, more curves, more powerful hardware: the iPhone 17 Pro has a brand-new look, which Apple says delivers all-around greater performance.
Described by Apple as a “forged plateau”, the back of the phone has what appears to be a rounded rectangular cutout, along with an elevated camera bump that spans nearly the whole width of the device. According to Apple, this design enabled the company to fit more in, including a larger battery, which now reportedly lasts up to 37 hours of video playback time.
Also on the inside is Apple’s new A19 Pro chip, with performance claims of “up to 40 per cent better sustained performance than the previous generation”. Apple goes as far as saying the chipset’s CPU is the “fastest CPU in any smartphone”.
This time around, Apple has increased the starting storage of the iPhone 17 Pro from 128GB to 256GB. However, at a starting price of $1,999 — which is the same as the 256GB iPhone 16 Pro model — it simply means a higher entry cost for Apple’s Pro line.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max also gets a 2TB option (if you have a spare $3,799 lying around), likely geared towards those who will make the most out of the handset’s advanced video recording features. Depending on the storage configuration, the Pro Max is as much as $150 more expensive than last year’s model.
As alluded to earlier in the year, Apple’s Pro phones finally enjoy a bright colour: “cosmic orange”. It adds a touch of personality to a series that has previously lacked a splash of colour. Alongside it are deep blue and refined silver as alternate options.
More pro-level cameras
As for the all-important camera array, there are upgrades across the board. The telephoto camera now has an 8x optical zoom and a “56 per cent larger” sensor.
Video enthusiasts now get to shoot in ProRes RAW and Apple Log 2, adding more flexibility in the editing suite. For professional shooters, the iPhone 17 Pro supports a feature called “genlock”, which syncs footage between different cameras. In other words, Apple’s new phone is designed to fit into a multicam environment.
On the front, the selfie camera steps up from last year’s 12MP to an 18MP shooter. On top of the megapixel boost, it now uses Apple’s Centre Stage technology, which stabilises the imagery to keep everyone in frame, in up to 4K HDR video quality.
That also includes the ability to use the front and back cameras at the same time, so you can show what’s happening while chatting using the front camera.
iPhone 17 Pro price and release date
Apple confirmed that the iPhone 17 Pro will launch in Australia on 19 September 2025. Pre-orders open on 12 September, with the pricing as follows:
iPhone 17 Pro
- 256GB: $1,999
- 512GB: $2,399
- 1TB: $2,799
iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 256GB: $2,199
- 512GB: $2,599
- 1TB: $2,999
- 2TB: $3,799
On paper, this year’s Pro phones look to be a decent upgrade for camera enthusiasts, while the increased internal power buffs the devices’ processing and gaming capabilities.
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