iPhone 17 Pro Max renders shows off this long-overdue redesign

With the iPhone 16 series now officially announced, all eyes are turning to Apple’s next big release: the iPhone 17 lineup. Although we are still months away from its expected debut, leaks and rumors are already giving us a glimpse of what’s to come.

The latest leak comes from well-known Apple insider Sonny Dickson, who shared renders of the iPhone 17 Pro Max on X (formerly Twitter) this past Sunday. The renders show the device in a MagSafe case. Offering a sneak peek at what could be a major redesign for Apple’s high-end smartphone.

According to the renders, Apple may be making significant changes to the back design of the iPhone 17 Pro Max. While the triangular camera module remains, the LED flash, microphone, and LiDAR scanner have been moved to the opposite side, creating a rectangular camera bar reminiscent of Google’s Pixel lineup, particularly the Pixel 9. Plus, this design shift could be a welcome change for Apple fans who have been hoping for a fresh look, especially after years of relatively minor alterations to the Pro Max’s rear camera setup. If the leaks are accurate, this design tweak could improve balance and aesthetics. While maintaining the powerful camera capabilities Apple is known for.

The iPhone 17 Pro Max isn’t the only model that has surfaced online. The leaks also revealed renders of all four iPhone 17 models, including an intriguing new variant: the iPhone 17 Air. While details on the Air model remain scarce, its presence in the lineup suggests Apple may be introducing a new tier or design philosophy for certain users. While leaks should always be taken with a grain of salt, the consistency between this latest render and previous reports suggests that a redesigned camera module may indeed be in the works. Furthermore, Apple has a history of refining its flagship devices incrementally. So, a bolder redesign like this would certainly make headlines.

For now, we’ll have to wait for more details to emerge in the coming months. But if these renders hold true, the iPhone 17 Pro Max could be one of the most exciting updates in years.