Instead of being a breakthrough, the new design of the iPhone 17 may disappoint many people.
Although the iPhone 17 is still many months away from its official launch (expected after September 2025), leaked information about the next generation of iPhone has begun to appear. And this time, the leaked images are causing quite a bit of controversy.
The account of the famous leaker Majin Bu on the social network X has just posted images that are said to be CAD drawings of the iPhone 17 series. The most notable point is that the rear camera cluster of 3 out of 4 models (expected to be iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone 17 Pro) has a design that extends horizontally across the body, very similar to the style of Google Pixel.
The standard iPhone 17 model still retains the compact square camera cluster design, similar to the iPhone 16. However, the iPhone 17 Air is particularly disappointing when it almost "copycats" Google's design.
The fact that Apple, famous for its iconic designs, "borrowed" ideas from its rival Google has left many fans feeling disappointed. Many people think that the iPhone design has become boring in recent years, lacking any breakthrough.
In the context that other smartphone manufacturers have launched foldable phones, users' expectations for a foldable iPhone have become even greater. Although there have been many rumors and related patents, Apple has yet to officially introduce this product. Instead, the company has focused on making the device thinner, as in the case of the iPhone 17 Air.
Many people hope that a foldable iPhone will be a "savior" for Apple, bringing a new breeze to the iPhone product line, which is currently considered lacking in creativity. Although Samsung has been ahead in this field, a foldable iPhone from Apple is still expected to make a difference.