Today marks the official release of the Apple iPhone 17 lineup, encompassing the iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Within mere hours of its debut, the inaugural teardown video of the iPhone 17 Pro surfaced online, providing an in-depth glimpse into its internal architecture.
The iPhone 17 Air stands out with its titanium frame and Ceramic Shield front cover. It boasts a uniquely designed multi-sided battery with a 3988mAh capacity. This model incorporates a steel-cased battery to extend its lifespan. Its camera system is equipped with a 48-megapixel fused primary camera, featuring a 56% larger sensor area and optical image stabilization for enhanced photography.
In contrast, the iPhone 17 Pro series is built on a unibody aluminum chassis, which improves heat dissipation, and is complemented by a VC liquid cooling system. The battery capacity varies by region, with the Chinese version packing 4823mAh and the U.S. version offering 5088mAh. The camera module is more sizable, supporting 4x optical zoom and 8x fused zoom capabilities.