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iPhone 17 Pro Leak Reveals Radical Camera Upgrade and Pro Level Cooling

iPhone 17 Pro Leak Reveals Radical Camera Upgrade and Pro-Level Cooling

Apple's iPhone 17 launch event begins at 10:30pm IST on September 9.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap | Updated: 8 September 2025 09:15 IST

iPhone 17 Pro Leak Reveals Radical Camera Upgrade and Pro-Level Cooling

Apple introduced a new graphene thermal management system last year

Highlights

The iPhone 17 Pro models are reported to feature up to 8X optical zoom
Current iPhone 16 Pro models support only up to 5X optical zoom
A new vapour chamber cooling system is said to debut this year

Apple's ‘Awe Dropping' event is less than 48 hours away, and leaks about the upcoming iPhone 17 series are continuing to surface. According to a latest rumour coming out of South Korea, the Pro models in Apple's iPhone 17 lineup will feature up to 8X optical zoom, a big upgrade compared to the 5X sensor on the current models. Apart from this, the purported iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are also said to deliver improved thermal management, owing to the inclusion of a new vapour chamber.

iPhone 17 Pro Leaks

Citing tipster @Jukanlosreve's now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter), 9to5Mac reported that the iPhone 17 Pro models will feature improved telephoto cameras. A South Korean carrier reportedly shared documents, revealing the presence of a new telephoto camera, which offers up to 8X optical zoom.

For reference, both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max feature a 12-megapixel telephoto lens that is capable of shooting in up to 5X optical zoom. This information corroborates a previous rumour from July about the inclusion of a similar sensor.

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Another big upgrade is said to be on the cards in terms of heat dissipation. As per the report, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max may debut with a new vapour chamber cooling system. It usually serves as a medium for dispersing heat away from the CPU and GPU components, leveraging a vacuum-sealed component containing a small amount of liquid that functions as a passive heat spreader.

This, combined with the rumoured aluminium frame, could potentially allow the rumoured A19 Pro chip on the iPhone 17 Pro models to deliver full performance for an extended period, without suffering from heat-related throttling.

If this turns out to be accurate, it would be the second time in consecutive years that Apple has introduced a new thermal management system. With the launch of the iPhone 16 Pro models last year, it brought a new graphene thermal system to improve heat management and prevent overheating — a key shortcoming that Gadgets 360 also observed on our iPhone 15 Pro.

With the new vapour chamber, Apple could take it a step further. An improved thermal management system would allow users to play more graphics-intensive games, shoot longer ProRes videos, and potentially record in up to 8K resolution, without worrying about the dreaded “Your iPhone needs to cool down” warning.

iPhone 16 Pro Max

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Massive screen size
Brilliant display
Performance beast
Camera Control is a boon
Fantastic battery life

Bad
Big phone for one-hand use
Expensive
No Apple Intelligence at launch
Slow-wired charging support

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Display 6.90-inch

Processor Apple A18 Pro

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1320x2868 pixels

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Apple iPhone 15 Pro

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A17 Pro

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 17

Resolution 1179x2556 pixels

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Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he often likes to explore the industry's intricacies and innovations – whether dissecting the latest smartphone release or exploring the ethical implications of AI advancements. In his free time, he often embarks on impromptu road trips to unwind, recharge, and ...More