Apple is making a significant change in its design language with the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. According to leaked information, these models will have an aluminum frame instead of a titanium frame. It is also stated that the new models will have a half metal and half glass back panel for the first time in Apple’s history. So why did Apple make such a decision? Details in our news…
iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max models will use aluminum instead of titanium frame
Apple switched to stainless steel frames with the iPhone X, then switched to titanium frames on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models. But a new report shows that the iPhone 17 Pro series will switch to aluminum frames. The reason is that aluminum makes devices lighter than stainless steel and titanium.
However, due to the incompatibility of metal with wireless charging, some of the back panel will be made of glass. In fact, although this design is reminiscent of Google’s Pixel series, Apple will make this concept a little different with a much larger aluminum surface.
Another striking aspect of the new design is the changes to the camera module. The top of the aluminum back panel will be complemented by a square-shaped camera island. The metal camera island will be made of metal instead of glass and will be similar in design to the Pixel 9 Pro models.
According to rumors, despite the durability of titanium, the high production costs and difficulty of processing may have led Apple to look for alternative materials. So what do you think about this change? Do you think the new aluminum frame and hybrid back panel is an advantage or a step backwards? You can share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.