Recent rumors about the iPhone 17 Pro’s camera design have sparked a lot of debate online, and when it comes to Apple leaks, a horizontal camera layout isn’t happening, according to one leaker with a mixed track record. In a recent post on Weibo, Instant Digital shared that their source has confirmed that the iPhone 17 Pro’s three-camera setup will remain in a triangular arrangement, even though the back of the phone will look different from previous models. This directly challenges other recent reports coming from China which claimed that the new design will have a horizontal strip or an elongated oval-shaped module.

Apple’s triangular camera layout first appeared on the iPhone 11 Pro and was a big change from the traditional vertical design seen on earlier iPhones. This layout change wasn’t just about looks; This allowed Apple to fit a third camera, which offered an ultra-wide lens with a better sensor and better overall performance. Since then, this triangular camera design has stuck around, shaping the look of every iPhone model up to the current iPhone 16 Pro.

However, while the triangular layout isn’t going away, the design of the iPhone 17 Pro could still bring some big changes. According to Wayne Ma of The Information, the back of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max may feature a new rectangular camera bump made of aluminum instead of the usual 3D glass. Reportedly, the bottom part of the phone will be glass to support wireless charging. If true, it would be a major departure from Apple’s traditional design choices.

As mentioned above, Instant Digital has a mixed record when it comes to Apple leaks, but they have been right about some big details in the past. For example, they correctly predicted the 2023 launch of the yellow iPhone 14, the frosted glass design of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, and even the spatial video feature on the iPhone 15 Pro. He also gave details about the Apple Watch Series 9 and the future iPad. Although he has done things wrong before, his track record makes his insights worth paying attention to.

So, while it seems clear that the design of the iPhone 17 Pro is changing, the exact details are uncertain. For now, fans of the triangular camera layout can probably rest assured – or at least until Apple officially unveils the device. As with all rumors, it’s best to remain skeptical but curious.