iPhone 17 Pro Rear Camera Module Spotted in dbrand Case Listing

Apple is just weeks away from revealing the iPhone 17 lineup, but case maker dbrand may have spoiled one of the bigger design changes. The company (dBrand) has posted images of its new Tank case for the iPhone 17 Pro, and they show a new shape for the rear camera module.

The images reveal a large raised area at the top of the case. This cutout lines up with earlier leaks that showed the iPhone 17 Pro’s redesigned camera island. The shape suggests bigger or re-arranged lenses. It could mean Apple is making room for new sensors or improved zoom hardware.

While the case hides most of the fine details, it gives a clear enough picture to confirm that change is coming.

The Tank case from dbrand also shows where the buttons will be on the iPhone 17 Pro. There’s space for the rumored Camera Control button, which should make it faster to adjust camera settings. You can also see the Action button, the power button, and the volume keys. These placements match up with recent leaked renders from accessory makers.

Case makers often get exact phone measurements before launch so they can have products ready for day one. That means when we see a case like this, the overall design is usually accurate. It’s not a guarantee, but it’s one of the better clues we get before Apple steps on stage.

Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max on September 9. The Tank case from dbrand will launch around the same time, which lines up neatly with the expected release window.

Until Apple’s event, this is likely the closest look we’ll get at the iPhone 17 Pro’s rear design. Whether the new camera island is for major hardware upgrades or simply a fresh look, we won’t know for sure until the official reveal.