In recent weeks, rumors had appeared stating that the new iPhone 17 would change its camera system to a horizontal layout. Ultimately this will not be the case, according to the well-known leaker Instant Digital, who clarifies that Apple will continue to rely on its triangular camera configuration as we have in current devices.
What will the iPhone 17 camera be like?
At first, everything seemed to indicate that the camera module would be transformed into a horizontal bar, with each lens next to the previous one, especially in the expected iPhone 17 Slim or Air model, as it seems it will be called, which will be ultra-thin and will pose certain challenges at the engineering level.
Now, this source confirms that although there will be changes on the back of the terminal, its camera model will remain exactly the same, with that triangular arrangement that characterizes him.
In this way, the latest rumors contrast with what has been talked about, about the possibility of a horizontal camera that is uncharacteristic of Apple and that seemed to us not to be in line with what the Californian company usually manufactures, especially in terms of elegance.
This source has also cast doubt on those rumors that claimed that Tim Cook’s boys were going to stop building the terminal in titaniumfor the Pro models of the iPhone 17. This change would be difficult to justify from a quality and engineering point of view, and Apple would have difficulty arguing the change as a tangible improvement.
Will the iPhone 17 Pro be made of titanium?
The construction of the current iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max and iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max has been one of the main differentiating factors when buying a high-end device or going for a standard one, with a less premium finish. Thanks to titanium, Apple’s top-of-the-range terminals they are lighter and its long-lasting durability. Leaving this material would be a step backwards.
As at the moment we do not have images that come from the supply chain and can confirm this information, it is best to take this new rumor with caution and wait for news to continue arriving. If the information is correct, it will not take long for us to receive physical evidence that supports the aforementioned design.
The camera system with a triangular arrangement is not only an aesthetic signature of Apple, but it has become a solution that is as functional as it is efficient for maximize internal space of the iPhone. This way, Apple engineers can accommodate larger and more advanced sensors. Any major change to the camera layout can have major consequences, as it would require re-insertion of each component and could compromise some of the terminal’s key features.
The launch of the new iPhone range is scheduled for the second half of 2025, and until then, rumors will continue to fuel user expectations.
