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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Rumors Point to 8× Zoom and Bold Orange Finish

A prototype spotted in China reveals a second camera control cutout, reinforcing a wave of leaked design tweaks before Apple’s September keynote.

What do you think about these alleged iPhone 17 Pro colors?
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Overview

  • Tipsters report the iPhone 17 Pro could feature a movable telephoto lens allowing seamless 5× to 8× optical zoom without digital cropping.
  • Leaked dummy units show Pro variants in a vivid new orange finish alongside black, white and deep blue, marking Apple’s first bold hue on its high-end models.
  • A prototype photographed in China sports an enigmatic cutout above the horizontal camera bar, prompting theories of a dedicated camera control button or additional sensor.
  • All four iPhone 17 models are expected to be powered by A19-series chips and equipped with 12 GB of RAM, delivering a performance boost across the lineup.
  • Dummy models indicate non-Pro iPhones will offer pastel tones such as purple, light blue and green, while the new iPhone 17 Air may arrive in a light gold finish.