Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are finally here, and I have to say — these feel like the most complete Pro iPhones Apple has released in years.
The new design is gorgeous, with a full-width aluminum camera bump and a two-tone aluminum + glass look that feels incredibly premium in the hand. Apple also added a new anti-reflective coating to the displays (same sizes as last year) that makes them less reflective and more scratch resistant.
Inside, the A19 Pro chip and 12GB of RAM power everything, and the Pro Max gets a massive battery — even if it’s slightly thicker this year, that’s a trade-off I’ll gladly take. Cameras are a huge step up too, with a 48MP telephoto capable of 8x optical crop.
Other highlights: vapor chamber cooling for better sustained performance, the return of the camera control + action buttons, and a brand-new dual video recording feature in the Camera app.
And let’s not forget the colors — Apple finally gave us an orange Pro model! It’s a darker orange, almost bronze, and it looks stunning. Dark blue and matte black also stand out this year, making this one of the toughest color decisions yet.
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The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are finally here, and I have to say — these feel like the most complete Pro iPhones Apple has released in years.
The new design is gorgeous, with a full-width aluminum camera bump and a two-tone aluminum + glass look that feels incredibly premium in the hand. Apple also added a new anti-reflective coating to the displays (same sizes as last year) that makes them less reflective and more scratch resistant.
Inside, the A19 Pro chip and 12GB of RAM power everything, and the Pro Max gets a massive battery — even if it’s slightly thicker this year, that’s a trade-off I’ll gladly take. Cameras are a huge step up too, with a 48MP telephoto capable of 8x optical crop.
Other highlights: vapor chamber cooling for better sustained performance, the return of the camera control + action buttons, and a brand-new dual video recording feature in the Camera app.
And let’s not forget the colors — Apple finally gave us an orange Pro model! It’s a darker orange, almost bronze, and it looks stunning. Dark blue and matte black also stand out this year, making this one of the toughest color decisions yet.
🌐 Connect with Dan:
𝕏: twitter.com/danbarbera
Instagram: instagram.com/danbarbera1
TikTok: tiktok.com/@macrumors
Dan's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/danbarbera1
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