Apple’s iPhone 17 series is shaping up to be one of the biggest design overhauls in years. A few days ago, leaked photos of iPhone 17 dummy units gave us a first glimpse of the redesign. Now, new images have surfaced, shedding more light on the materials and construction of Apple’s 2025 lineup.
MagSafe Returns, But Pro Models Have a Unique Twist
All four iPhone 17 models—including the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max—will continue to feature MagSafe, as seen in the characteristic ring of magnets on the back. However, there’s a significant difference in the Pro models.
Looking closely at the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, you’ll notice a cutout surrounding the MagSafe area. This aligns with previous reports suggesting that Apple is changing its Pro lineup’s back panel design.
New Material Choices: Metal and Glass Hybrid?
Unlike previous models that featured fully glass backs, the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are expected to introduce a new hybrid design:
- The frame could be metal (possibly aluminum instead of titanium).
- There will be a glass window over the MagSafe area, allowing for wireless charging.
- The extra metal reinforcement may improve rigidity and durability.
Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air will reportedly retain full-glass backs, similar to previous iPhone generations.
If these leaks are accurate, this shift in material design could result in:
✅ Improved durability for the Pro models.
✅ Enhanced wireless charging performance with the glass window.
✅ A more premium feel with a metal-glass hybrid design.
Pokdepinion: Apple’s 2025 iPhone lineup is shaping up to be a major departure from its predecessors, and we can expect more leaks and details to surface in the coming months. Would you prefer a full-glass back or a metal-glass hybrid design for the next iPhone? I know I would pick the hybrid.
