Expected Charging Speed Upgrades and Potential Variations Across iPhone 17 Models
iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Designs Could Differ, Charging Speeds Could Reach 35W: Report
The upcoming iPhone 17 series, expected to launch in September 2025, is already generating significant buzz with rumors about design changes and charging speeds. According to recent reports, the iPhone 17 Pro models and iPhone 17 Air may feature a larger rear camera island, while the iPhone 17 Air might exclusively be made with a Titanium build. However, it appears there may not be any significant changes in charging speeds after all.
Design and Build Materials for iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro
Industry analyst Jeff Pu (via MacRumors) suggests that both the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro models will be made of aluminum, with only the iPhone 17 Air potentially using a Titanium frame. This marks a departure from the current iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 Pro models, which use Titanium. Titanium is known for its durability, while aluminum is more efficient at conducting heat and electricity. The switch in materials could blur the lines between the regular and Pro models.
In terms of appearance, the rear camera design might differ between models. According to YouTuber Jon Prosser, the standard iPhone 17 may not feature the rumored larger camera island and could resemble the design of the iPhone 16.
Charging Speeds for iPhone 17 Series
Jeff Pu also predicts that the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max could support wired charging speeds of up to 35W, an improvement over the iPhone 16 Pro models, which top out at 30W. However, there are conflicting reports, as some sources claim that the iPhone 16 models already reach speeds close to 35W. Despite these discrepancies, it seems the charging speeds may not see any substantial upgrades after all.
As for MagSafe charging, there is no mention of a speed boost, though the iPhone 16 series reportedly supports 25W MagSafe charging.
Stay tuned for more updates on the iPhone 17 series as we get closer to its official release.
