Die umfassendste Analyse der iPhone 17-Serie im gesamten Netzwerk: eSIM und selbstentwickelte Basisbandtechnologie kommen zum Einsatz, und es tauchen noch mehr High-Tech-Features auf...

Apple's autumn press release in 2025 is officially scheduled for 1:00 am (China time) on September 10.

However, the details of the new iPhone have already been largely revealed on the Internet. Before the press release, it's worth summarizing the highlights of the new model in advance. At the same time, we can also take a look at what new features the Apple watches, earphones, and other accessories have in store. After the press release, we can then check how accurate this information was.

Supported by the Xuanwu architecture, comprehensive redesign of the design and internal structure

If the rumors are true, the iPhone 17 Pro will probably be the Pro model generation with the biggest changes in recent years. Almost everything, from the exterior to the internal structure, has been redesigned.

Let's first look at the exterior. Most of the renderings and phone cases that have been spread on the Internet so far did not match the actual details. The currently most credible versions show that the new iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max will have a two - tone "glass + metal" design. It's also possible that the "copper color" that has been rumored for years will be introduced as the main color of this generation.

Notable is the design of the antenna strips. They no longer only extend on the frame but also on the glass part of the battery cover, similar to the Xiaomi 12S Ultra series. In addition to the three injection - molded antennas on the sides of the frame, there is a whole series of injection - molded antennas around the camera module. This design is reminiscent of early Android models like the HTC M7 and has a "retro" character.

The more significant changes are inside. The structure of the iPhone 17 Pro will undergo a major adjustment. The frame will be converted into a middle plate, and the entire interior will be continuous.

In addition, the iPhone 17 Pro may possibly adopt the concept of the "irregularly shaped battery". Inside, a three - part layout of "camera - main board - battery" is used, and there might even be a heat conduction plate added - these are already widely used features in Android flagship phones and will finally be seen in the iPhone this year.

However, it's possible that the Chinese version will still retain a physical SIM slot. Since Apple has not developed two different main boards for eSIM and physical SIM models, instead, a "corner" will simply be cut out of the battery to accommodate the slot.

The main reason for these changes probably lies in the upgrade of the camera module this year. According to rumors, all iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models will be equipped with a triple - camera with 48 megapixels. The maximum zoom range will be increased from 5x to 8x, and of course, the size of the module will also increase accordingly.

As a result of the enlarged camera modules, the position of the MagSafe magnets on the back cover needs to be adjusted. So far, the Apple logo has been in the middle of the entire device, but this year it will be shifted down to the middle of the glass back cover, and it will even "interrupt" the originally round MagSafe magnet arrangement. This means that the old magnetic accessories may not be fully compatible with the new iPhone, and the compatibility needs to be re - checked.

Phone case with "technological diagonal stripes" and hanging strap holes

Besides the phone itself, there have also been many new news about Apple accessories.

Previously, Apple's genuine leather phone case was taken off the market due to "lack of environmental friendliness". However, the replacement "fine - mesh diagonal stripe" case didn't sell well. It was neither elegant nor durable, and there have been many complaints since its release. This year, Apple seems to want to restore its image and plans to launch a new phone case made of a material called "TechWoven" with technological diagonal stripes.

According to current information, this material could be similar to carbon fiber or the Cordura fabric often used in outdoor products. However, there is still no exact news about the exact "technological" aspects. It should be noted, though, that the pictures of the phone case spread on the Internet are most likely fake. The knitting patterns on the back cover are clearly crooked, and the details don't match Apple's processing quality at all.

Interestingly, it seems that the new phone case will have two hanging strap holes. This type of design is quite rare in today's flagship accessories and has a "renaissance" character. One can't help but wonder if after the $145 "Apple cleaning cloth", Apple will now launch another product with a three - digit price, an "Apple hanging strap"?

The iPhone 17 Air could be this year's hit product

In comparison to the "comprehensive overhaul" of the Pro series, the standard version of the iPhone 17 seems rather "unremarkable". The design with a vertically arranged dual - camera and milled glass will be retained, and the difference from the Pro series is obvious at first glance. The only upgrade point could be the "high - frequency refresh" - this year, Apple will finally give the standard version of the iPhone a high - refresh - rate screen.

As for whether the "full - screen display" function of the Pro series will be transferred to the standard version, there is still no exact news so far. Given the differentiation strategy between the Apple Watch SE and the standard version, it's likely that this won't be the case. After all, Apple has to clearly distinguish the positioning of the "standard version" and the "Pro version" in terms of design and functions.

The really anticipated new model is the iPhone 17 Air. Its design looks more like that of the two Pro models. It also has a large horizontal decoration. The screen size is slightly larger than that of the standard version, but the device is lighter and thinner. It could very well be this year's "hit product".

It's also reported that it will prompt Chinese mobile operators to activate the eSIM function. In this case, the eSIM exchange process and policy support will be important topics this year.

It's also reported that the iPhone 17 series and the Pro series will still be equipped with Qualcomm baseband chips, while the iPhone 17 Air will carry the C1 baseband chip developed by Apple. This is in line with the configuration strategy of last year's iPhone 16e and means that Apple's own baseband chip is being gradually implemented.

Finally, regarding the price, it's reported that the iPhone 17 will cost from $799, the 17 Air from $949, the 17 Pro from $1049, and the 17 Pro Max from $1199. Compared to the iPhone 16, the price is slightly higher.

Besides the phone, there are also updates for other products and software

Besides the phone, the chip configurations of other Apple products were prematurely revealed through an "accidental leak". An accidentally released software update by Apple contained the chip information of several new products. There are both regular upgrades and surprising configurations.

For example, the entry - level iPad will be launched with the A18 chip, and the Apple Watch series will be launched with the S11 chip. Notably, the rumored Watch 11 and Ultra 3 series in the LTE version will be equipped with a MediaTek baseband chip for the first time, and 5G will be integrated into the Apple Watch for the first time. Although one can't yet imagine what this could be useful for, it's still a rare big step in the world of portable devices.

Regarding the other products, it's not so much the spectacular configurations but rather the fact that they are being updated so early. For example, the entry - level iPad with the A18 chip, the Apple Watch series with the S11 chip, the rumored Watch 11 and Ultra 3 series in the LTE version will be equipped with a MediaTek baseband chip for the first time, and 5G will be integrated into the Apple Watch for the first time. Although one can't yet imagine what this could be useful for, it's still a rare big step in the world of portable devices.