A photo circulating on X (formerly Twitter) allegedly shows an early test unit of the iPhone 17 Pro in public, held by a man alongside what appears to be an iPhone 16 Pro in Desert Titanium. The image was originally shared by the account @Skyfops and gained credibility after Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, a trusted Apple insider, reposted it with the remark, “wow, this looks legit.” The device in question features a distinctly different camera module, sparking speculation that it could indeed be a prototype of Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro.
I just spotted a test development iPhone in the wild pic.twitter.com/iS3PtKWqxJ
— Fox Pupy (@Skyfops) July 28, 2025
The newly surfaced image of an alleged iPhone 17 Pro test unit has reignited speculation, revealing details that align with prior leaks while also introducing new elements. The image shows two distinct sensors—likely the flash and LiDAR—placed on the far right of the camera module, consistent with previously leaked renders and dummies that suggested Apple would be shifting the camera system outward.
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What’s especially intriguing is a new cutout above the triple-camera setup, reportedly intended for a second Camera Control button—an addition hinted at by a tipster who recently spoke to MacRumors. This would complement the existing Camera Control button introduced on the iPhone 15 Pro models, potentially offering more advanced photography capabilities.
The same tipster also suggested Apple is testing an 8x optical zoom lens, a significant jump from the current 5x zoom. However, such a change could complicate portrait mode, depending on how Apple implements the system. The new hardware hints at Apple aiming for a more versatile zoom and control system on its upcoming Pro models.
Finally, there’s talk of a brand-new, dedicated Pro camera app tailored specifically for the iPhone 17 Pro models. This app would give users more granular control over photo and video settings, a feature many professionals have wanted, as current limitations have pushed users toward third-party apps like Blackmagic. If true, this move could make the iPhone 17 Pro even more appealing to content creators and professionals.
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