Apple iPhone 17 Pros Get Vapor Chamber Cooling, 48MP Cameras, and 2TB Storage Option

Apple iPhone 17 Pros Get Cooling Upgrades, 48MP Cameras, and 2TB Option

Get ready, iPhone fans! Apple just dropped the iPhone 17 Pro series, and it’s packing some of the most exciting upgrades we’ve seen in years. Forget titanium – Apple’s back to a sleek, durable aluminum design, complete with stunning new displays, a completely revamped camera system, and battery life that goes the extra mile. Under the hood, the A19 Pro chip brings desktop-level power, ready to handle professional photography, video, and everything in between.

Design and Display

First impressions? The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are built to impress. Apple has opted for a robust Series 7000 aluminum unibody frame, anodized for a premium feel and enhanced durability. You can snag these beauties in classic Silver, a striking Deep Blue, or the vibrant Cosmic Orange. Protection is paramount, with Ceramic Shield glass on both the front and back. The display takes it up a notch with Ceramic Shield 2, promising three times more scratch resistance and four times better crack resistance than before – peace of mind for those accidental drops!

The iPhone 17 Pro sports a gorgeous 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display, while the Pro Max goes big with a 6.9-inch panel. Both screens boast a silky-smooth ProMotion 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, an Always-On display, and an incredible 3,000 nits peak brightness – making them incredibly vibrant and easy to see even in direct sunlight, thanks to a seven-layer anti-reflective coating.

Internals and Software

Underneath that sleek exterior lies a beast: the A19 Pro chip. Crafted on a cutting-edge 3nm process, this chip isn’t just fast; it’s *MacBook Pro* powerful, according to Apple! It features a six-core CPU (two performance, four efficiency), a six-core GPU with hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing for stunning graphics, and a 16-core Neural Engine that powers advanced Apple Intelligence features.

And here’s a game-changer: for the first time ever in an iPhone, Apple has included a vapor chamber cooling system. This means significantly better sustained performance – up to 40% more than the last generation – perfect for intense gaming or video editing. Connectivity is also top-tier, thanks to Apple’s N1 chip, supporting the latest Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread technologies. And of course, these new Pros ship with iOS 26, introducing the beautiful new Liquid Glass design language.

Cameras

Photography and videography enthusiasts, rejoice! The iPhone 17 Pro cameras are seriously upgraded. The star of the show is a completely redesigned 48MP telephoto lens. With a 100mm f/2.8 lens, tetraprism optical design, and advanced sensor-shift stabilization, it delivers a stunning 4x optical zoom and can achieve up to 8x (or 200mm) digital zoom with incredible clarity. Complementing this, you’ll find a powerful 48MP wide camera and an expansive 48MP ultrawide camera.

Up front, the new 18MP square Center Stage camera is a game-changer for video calls and group selfies, automatically adjusting its field of view to keep everyone perfectly centered. Video production gets a massive boost too, with support for professional formats like ProRes RAW and Log 2, genlock, and seamless integration with Final Cut Camera 2.0 and Blackmagic Camera. Plus, you still get all the existing goodness like Dolby Vision HDR and breathtaking 4K at 120fps.

Battery and Pricing

While Apple hasn’t revealed the exact battery capacities, they’ve confirmed that the Pro models pack larger batteries than ever before, offering an impressive 39 hours of video playback – a two-hour jump from the previous generation! Interestingly, certain markets (like the US, Canada, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and UAE) will receive eSIM-only versions, which reportedly come with slightly larger batteries for even more endurance.

Storage options are generous, starting at 256GB, with 512GB and 1TB available for both Pro models. For the ultimate power user, the iPhone 17 Pro Max also offers a massive 2TB option.

Ready to talk price? The iPhone 17 Pro kicks off at $1,099 for the 256GB model, $1,299 for 512GB, and $1,499 for 1TB. If you’re eyeing the larger iPhone 17 Pro Max, prices start at $1,199 for 256GB, $1,399 for 512GB, $1,599 for 1TB, and reach $1,999 for the top-tier 2TB option. Keep an eye out – these incredible devices are expected to hit Pakistan soon!

Series Specifications

	Apple iPhone 17 Pro	Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Chipset	Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)	Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
CPU	Hexa-core	Hexa-core
GPU	Apple GPU (6-core graphics)	Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
OS	iOS 26	iOS 26
Supported Networks	2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G
Display	6.3 inches, 1206 x 2622 pixels, LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)	6.9 inches, 1320 x 2868 pixels, LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
RAM	12 GB	12 GB
Storage	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Card Slot	No	No
Main Camera	48 MP, f/1.6, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28″, 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55″, 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55″, 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)	48 MP, f/1.6, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28″, 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55″, 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55″, 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Front Camera	18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)	18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Colors	Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue	Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
Battery	Li-Ion 3988 mAh – Nano SIM model Li-Ion 4252 mAh – eSIM only model Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless (MagSafe), 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) – China only 25W wireless (Qi2) 4.5W reverse wired	Li-Ion 4832 mAh – Nano SIM model Li-Ion 5088 mAh – eSIM only model Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless (MagSafe), 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) – China only 25W wireless (Qi2) 4.5W reverse wired
Price	$1,099	$1,199