Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Could Get Its Boldest Redesign in Years
Fresh leaks suggest Apple is ditching its all-glass tradition in favor of a striking aluminum-and-glass two-tone design for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max—complete with a full-width camera bar.
For months, rumors swirled about what Apple might reveal at its upcoming “Awe dropping” event. While we already know a lot about the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max specs, one mystery remained unsolved: the design of the back.
That puzzle may have just been cracked.
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is preparing a significant design overhaul that lines up with the more radical leaks we’ve seen: an aluminum-and-glass two-tone back featuring a full-width camera bar across the top.
“The back of the phones look different, including a new camera area that spans the entire length of the top third of the device as well as a new cutout area on the bottom two-thirds of the phone that doubles as the wireless charging area,” Gurman reports.
This language puts the nail in the coffin for the all-glass continuation theory. Instead, Apple appears ready to bring a new visual identity to its flagship iPhones.
Why This Matters
- Fresh Look: This would be the most noticeable redesign of the Pro lineup in years, signaling a break from the glass-heavy era.
- Weight Reduction: Moving from titanium and glass to more aluminum could shave off precious grams, giving users a lighter device without sacrificing durability.
- Future Play: The redesign may set the stage for the long-rumored all-glass iPhone 20, allowing Apple to experiment with material transitions now.
The Big Picture
The iPhone 17 Pro may not just be another iteration—it could mark the start of Apple’s next design chapter. The mix of aluminum and glass, plus that striking full-width camera bar, could make the new Pro models instantly recognizable in a crowd of near-identical smartphones.
If the leaks hold true, Apple is about to remind everyone why design still matters.
