iPhone 17 Pro Rumored to Stick With 'Triangular' Camera Design

[MacRumors]

Contrary to recent reports, the iPhone 17 Pro will not feature a horizontal camera layout, according to the leaker known as "Instant Digital."

In a new post on Weibo, the leaker said that a source has confirmed that while the appearance of the back of the iPhone 17 Pro has indeed changed, the layout of the three cameras is "still triangular," rather than the "horizontal bar spread on the internet now." The news contradicts other recent supply chain information coming out of China, which claimed "the module is of this elongated oval shape."

The iPhone 11 Pro's "triangular" camera layout was a marked shift from previous models, which featured a more traditional vertical camera layout. Apple's decision to switch to a new design was mainly driven by the need to accommodate a third camera in the form of a new Ultra Wide camera, along with improved sensors and optics. The introduction of the new camera bump set a new aesthetic standard for subsequent models, influencing the design of later releases right up to today's iPhone 16.

Regardless, it looks like the design of the iPhone 17 Pro is set to change considerably. Late last month, The Information's Wayne Ma claimed that the rear of the ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro and ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro Max will feature a "rectangular camera bump made of aluminum rather than traditional 3D glass," while the bottom half will continue to be made of glass to support wireless charging.

Instant Digital has a mixed track record for Apple rumors, but has provided some strikingly accurate information, such as the imminent launch of 2023's Yellow iPhone 14, the frosted back glass of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, the Apple Watch Series 9 as a minor refresh, spatial video capture on the iPhone 15 Pro, the latest iPad Air and iPad Pro's landscape front-facing camera, the M4 iPad Pro's nano-texture display option, the iPhone 16 Pro's battery capacities, and continued Apple Watch band compatibility through the Apple Watch Series 10. As a result, their reports are worth taking seriously.

Article Link: iPhone 17 Pro Rumored to Stick With 'Triangular' Camera Design

 

[Kylo83]

Yeah that’s because of spacial video

 

[Regret]

I’ve always been convinced that the iPhone 11’s bump cameras were designed to be intentionally striking and crazy to compensate for the centered Apple logo that was introduced at the same time. in most cases its covered by your hand, so the cameras give it extra visual identity beyond that.

 

[FlyingDutch]

Nice. The elongated oval was not a great idea indeed.

 

[JippaLippa]

Good call.
Given how this triangular arrangement has become a symbol of the Pro iPhone, I wouldn't change it.
At least for the time being.

 

[Seanm87]

If that is the case I wouldnt say the design is set to change considerably as you put it.

Its basically exactly the same with a very minor change.

 

[JapanApple]

Good move I think it’s best of situation

 

[TechWhisperer]

Thank god. I kinda like the triangular design. Just make it flatter and lighter. Bring the iPhone 11 Pro design back please. Thank you.

 

[tomtad]

Stop the world, I want to get off

Really another year of this damn design

 

[BelgianChoklit]

Before the "make the island flush with the casing" comments:
That comes with a big trade-off, namely lower quality photos and videos OR a much thicker and potentially heavier iPhone.

I'd like a camera that's flush with the case too, but I would never accept even just 10% lower quality photos/videos and I certainly wouldn't have a thicker and potentially heavier iPhone in exchange. So Apple made the perfect trade-off of having a protruding camera island.

 

[2761216]

Christmas miracles do exist 🎄

 

[Marty80]

Another S year here we come.

 

[Quasselstripper]

Stop the world, I want to get off

Really another year of this damn design

It’s a pretty cool design IMO. But yeah it’s pretty obvious that they’re just finding ways so people can see that it’s the new iPhone in one glance 🤣

 

[neuropsychguy]

Now if we could just get rid of the camera bump by making the phone seven times as thick, increase battery life to roughly one year by making the phone 365 times heavier, and make it float off the ground like Han Solo in carbonite, we'll have the perfect phone.

 

[wanha]

Stop the world, I want to get off

Really another year of this damn design

I personally think Apple's design on the camera bump is the best looking out of all the smartphones on the market, but your milage may vary

 

[B4U]

"new aesthetic standard"
Oh, you mean the wart that makes the phone wobble? 🤣
Still cannot believe Apple cannot make it look better than that.

 

[nealibob]

The fidget spinner returns for another year!

 

[frou]

It’s a pretty cool design IMO. But yeah it’s pretty obvious that they’re just finding ways so people can see that it’s the new iPhone in one glance 🤣

That and starting to normalise what the iPhone that folds in the middle is going to look like!

 

[Rychiar]

Well this makes me not want it. I love the new design

 

[Rychiar]

I personally think Apple's design on the camera bump is the best looking out of all the smartphones on the market, but your milage may vary

Are you blind?😂

 

[HouseLannister]

I'm also a "leaker." I can confirm that the new iPhone 17 will have cameras and they will be arranged in a methodical manner that is sensical (or not).

 

[foxtictac]

Not the god damn wobble for another year...

 

[SpotOnT]

I wish they would get rid of the triangle.

The lenses come down so far, they are always in the way of my fingers, which not only makes the phone slightly uncomfortable, but also means they get a lot of finger grease on them…

The wobble is ridiculous…like charger on the bottom of the mouse level stupid…

 

[lk400]

Stop the world, I want to get off

Really another year of this damn design

Would slightly changing the location of the camera lenses make you more willing to stay on the world?

 

[GuruZac]

Another S year here come.

Been an S year since the 11 Pro to be honest. Incremental upgrades YoY, which is totally fine, it's where the industry is. Under display FaceID with no DI and a redesigned camera module would make it a little more of a change, but form factor wise the iPhones look and feel nice so why change what's working.