The new iPhone 17 Pro is barely out in the wild, and teardowns are already here to give us a closer look at what Apple has packed inside.
This time, YouTube channel REWA Technology has taken apart the device, and there are a few surprises worth noting.
Bigger Camera Sensors Up Front and Back
As expected, the teardown shows that Apple has upgraded the iPhone 17 Pro’s cameras with larger sensors. Even the front-facing module has been rearranged, with the dot projector and flood illuminator swapping spots compared to the iPhone 16 Pro.
That might not sound huge, but it could improve depth sensing and Face ID accuracy in subtle ways.
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A Step Toward Repair-Friendly Design
The teardown also highlights something Apple usually gets criticized for: repairability. This time, the iPhone 17 Pro uses more screws (14 total) and less adhesive. Translation? Opening it up might be less of a nightmare for technicians. The mainboard is mounted horizontally too, which could give it better protection against drops.
Of course, not everything is simple. The NAND memory chip overlaps slightly with the A19 processor, meaning storage upgrades could be trickier. There are also a few new connectors inside that might give repair shops a headache.
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What It All Means
Overall, the iPhone 17 Pro looks like a small step forward for those who care about repairs. Add in the larger camera sensors, and this teardown shows Apple balancing performance with practicality. It’s still an iPhone, so don’t expect it to be modular, but at least the direction feels a little more consumer-friendly.
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