A new render of the iPhone 17 Pro leaves us speculating about its final design.

      Apple is anticipated to unveil the iPhone 17 series later this year, likely in September, following its typical release schedule. Based on our estimations, we're about five months away, though we're more adept at writing than calculating.

      What we can be certain of is that in the upcoming months, there will likely be a flurry of conflicting rumors regarding the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro models’ design. A few months ago, it was indicated that the iPhone 17 Pro models would incorporate a new camera bar on the back, adopting a design reminiscent of Google’s Pixel.

      It was also suggested that these models would sport a two-tone rear, with mock-ups depicting the camera bar in black and the rest of the phone in grey. Recently, however, Mark Gurman from Bloomberg reported in his Power On newsletter that he heard “the iPhone 17 Pro won’t feature a two-toned rear” and that “the camera section will match the color of the rest of the device.”

      So, will it have a two-tone rear or not?

      Now, a render has surfaced online that aligns with Gurman’s statement. The render, shared on X (formerly Twitter) by kanedacane tweets (@kdctweets) and reported by PhoneArena, displays the raised camera bar at the top of the device in the same color as the rest of the back. As observed in earlier renders, the LED flash is located on the right side, accompanied by the LiDAR sensor and the microphone, while the camera lenses are positioned on the left.

      The post lacks further details, but the render provides insight into what the device might resemble without a two-tone back if Gurman’s information proves to be accurate.

      Whether the iPhone 17 Pro models will feature a two-tone rear remains uncertain until the official announcement later this year. Unlike brands such as Google, Nothing, and OnePlus, Apple doesn’t tease designs ahead of launches, so we can expect a few more months of speculation and likely a number of leaks as well.

      Britta is a freelance tech journalist with over a decade of experience covering consumer technology...

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