The iPhone 17 series, especially the iPhone 17 Pro, has been in the news several times.
A new report has emerged about how the antennas have been positioned in the Pro variant. This could apply to the iPhone Pro as well.
The brand appears to have taken the cue for the repositioned antennas from its Apple Watch Ultra and Watch Ultra 2. At present, iPhones have their antennas on the edge of the chassis with noticeable interruptions in the frame for signals to pass through.
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According to the new leak, the antennas will find their place around the rear camera setup that stretches across the complete width of the iPhone 17 Pro.
This area is less susceptible to interference and shielding. With the new position for the antennas, the smartphone will not only have improved Wi-Fi 7 and 5G connectivity but also less interference from the materials used for its chassis. As a result, the handset will deliver a stable connection and enhanced performance in congested areas.
Other Expected iPhone17 Pro Specs
Going by earlier sources, the iPhone 17 Pro will be surrounded by an aluminum frame and have an LTPO OLED display that is 6.3 inches in size and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The display will incorporate ProMotion technology and will have an Always-On display. It will also feature an anti-reflective screen coating.
The smartphone will house the brand’s latest A19 Pro processor and a Qualcomm modem under its hood. It will run on iOS 19 and support Apple Intelligence.
The handset will have 48 MP main, ultra-wide, and a tetraprism telephoto cameras with 5x zoom, along with a flash module and a LiDAR scanner. There will also be a 24 MP front-facing camera.
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The handset will draw its juice from a 4,500 mAh battery with multiple charging options such as 35 W fast charging, Q2 and MagSafe wireless charging, and reverse wired charging.
The iPhone 17 series will be the first lineup from Apple to do away with the Plus variant and have an iPhone 17 Air in its place. The lineup, including the iPhone 17 Pro, is slated to break cover on the 9th of September 2025.
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