iPhone 17 Pro Max leak: 14 stunning new features confirmed just before Apple event

Apple’s iPhone 17 event is coming on Tuesday, September 9, and it may show 7 new products, including iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. The iPhone 17 Pro Max may have up to 8x zoom on its telephoto camera, better than iPhone 16 Pro Max’s 5x zoom.

The phone could get a vapor chamber cooling system using liquid-filled copper pipes to keep it cooler during heavy gaming or video recording. The iPhone 17 Pro Max may have a new part-aluminum, part-glass design instead of titanium, as reported by tom’s guide.

iPhone 17 Pro Max design and display upgrades

Leaker Majin Bu shared images of Apple’s clear case, showing an opaque rounded rectangle under the camera to cover the metal-glass transition and MagSafe area. TikTok account Apple Hub reported the Apple logo may move below the new rear camera bar, instead of being in the middle.

The phone may get slightly thicker, from 8.25mm on iPhone 16 Pro Max to 8.7mm. Noted leaker Instant Digital says the iPhone 17 Pro series will get a super-hard anti-reflective display that is more scratch-resistant than the current Ceramic Shield, as stated by tom’s guide report.

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MacRumors reports Apple suppliers solved production issues, so the anti-reflective glass can now be mass-made. The upgraded display is likely only for iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, not for iPhone 17 or 17 Air.

Camera, chip, battery, and new features

iPhone 17 Pro Max may get the new A19 Pro chip using an upgraded 3nm process for better performance and energy efficiency. The front camera may upgrade to 24MP, and all iPhone 17 models may record 8K video. Pro models may allow dual video recording, meaning recording with front and rear cameras at the same time.

Analysts Jeff Pu and Ming-Chi Kuo suggest the iPhone 17 Pro Max will have 12GB RAM, a 50% increase over iPhone 16 Pro Max, helping with AI features.

The battery may increase to 5,000mAh from 4,685mAh on iPhone 16 Pro Max. iPhone 17 Pro models could support reverse wireless charging, letting the phone charge other devices like AirPods 4 or AirPods Pro 3. The iPhone 17 Pro Max may come in new colors, including dark blue and orange, as reported by tom’s guide.

Apart from camera, display, and cooling upgrades, no major hardware changes are expected, but the design will get a serious makeover. Fans will know all the final features and upgrades at the Apple event on September 9.

FAQs

Q1. What new features are coming in iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max may get an 8x zoom camera, new A19 chip, stronger display, bigger battery, reverse charging, and new design changes.

Q2. When will Apple launch the iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Apple will launch the iPhone 17 Pro Max at its event on September 9, 2025, along with other new products.