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Leaked iPhone 17 Internals Reveal Major Camera and Thermal Overhaul Ahead of September Launch

Corroborated images detail hardware redesigns to improve thermal management alongside an enhanced optical zoom module for Apple’s likely Sept. 9 keynote.

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Overview

  • Leaked internal photos show the iPhone 17 Pro Max adopting a metal-covered battery for improved heat dissipation, with two distinct battery shapes for SIM-tray and eSIM-only versions.
  • Tipsters report the Pro Max will feature a 48MP periscope telephoto lens with moving optics capable of 5x–8x optical zoom, marking Apple’s most powerful zoom to date.
  • The Pro variants are tipped to use Apple’s A19 Pro chip with 12GB of RAM, while the Pro Max is said to include a vapor-chamber cooling system to handle increased thermal loads.
  • Analysts anticipate that Apple could double the base storage to 256GB across all models and raise starting prices by about $50 to offset new USB-C regulations and U.S.-China tariffs.
  • A separate ETNews report suggests Apple plans to skip a base iPhone release in fall 2026, hinting at a shift to a spring ‘e’ model followed by a premium lineup and foldable debut.