Apple is anticipated to introduce a revamped camera system design in certain models of the upcoming iPhone 17 series. The latest CAD images that have surfaced align with previous reports regarding the features of Apple’s new lineup. If the idea of an iPhone sporting a camera bar is not appealing to you, it might be best to look away.

Renowned leaker Sonny Dickson recently shared a set of images on X (Twitter), noting: “Everyone seems to be sharing the same ‌iPhone 17‌ CAD, so I thought I’d share the ones I’ve seen.”

The first image features the design of the new ultra-slim iPhone 17 Air, anticipated to be a lighter device replacing the Plus model. The rendering supports ongoing speculation about Apple’s choice of a horizontally elongated camera module at the top of the phone’s rear, aligning with earlier CAD images and rumors.

Due to the slim design, the ‌iPhone 17 Air‌ is likely to feature a single-lens rear camera. This limitation means it may not support spatial video or spatial photos unless Apple has developed a new method for capturing this type of content. Current rumors indicate it may utilize the same 48-megapixel Wide camera as found in the iPhone 16 models.

Reports suggest that certain ‌iPhone 17‌ models will have a smoother design transition between the camera bump and the device’s rear cover, thanks to Apple’s new glass-and-metal splicing material process. The CAD images visibly support this design ethos with a concave transition.

The next image showcases the dramatically redesigned iPhone 17 Pro and ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max models. Notably, Apple’s Pro series is moving towards a more prominent aluminum camera bar that extends across the width of the device, departing from the traditional square camera bump.

The traditional triangular triple-lens arrangement remains on the left side, but the flash, LiDAR sensor, and rear microphone have been relocated to the right of the extended camera bar in a vertical arrangement. Whether Apple pursued this design choice for aesthetic or functional reasons— or perhaps a mix of both— is yet to be clarified.

The final image features the standard ‌iPhone 17‌ model, which showcases a design most users will recognize. Apple appears to be retaining its reliable dual-camera setup for the base model, providing a sense of familiarity for those who might find the new camera bar unsettling.

Multiple sources have corroborated the earlier speculations regarding the camera layouts for the forthcoming ‌iPhone 17‌ series. The new lineup is expected to be unveiled around Apple’s traditional mid-September timeframe, making it unlikely for these rumors to be inaccurate at this late stage. For further information about other anticipated changes across the various models, don’t forget to check the tags at the bottom of this article.