Apple’s rumored decision to use a liquid cooling system for the iPhone 17 Pro can be looked at in two ways. The good part is that the A19 Pro chip promises its best-ever performance bump, which explains the need for a cooling system. However, this also suggests Apple is concerned about the higher thermal levels of the upcoming hardware, prompting the inclusion of liquid cooling technology in its plans.
This upgrade is significant because liquid cooling systems are typically reserved for high-end graphics cards and processors that generate substantial heat and require extra assistance to stay cool. The term “liquid” implies water is part of the equation, and the cooling aspect addresses the overheating challenges of a device—in this case, the iPhone 17 Pro. While we don’t yet know how Apple plans to integrate this tech into its devices—or even if it will happen for certain—the dynamics at play are intriguing to consider.
The iPhone 17 series is already generating buzz with much-needed upgrades, and here we’re diving into the latest rumors about the iPhone 17 Pro model. Apple has a history of keeping exclusive features for its Pro variants, a trend likely to continue this year. Most tipsters suggest the company is finally ready to bring the ProMotion 120Hz display to all iPhone 17 series models, leaving room for a standout addition to the Pro lineup.
That addition could be the liquid cooling system. Apple has previously relied on different materials to manage thermal levels in iPhones, but this reported shift indicates the company might push performance boundaries later this year. Typically, Apple could opt for thin sheets of material to dissipate heat, while larger devices like PCs use a water block as a coolant. The iPhone likely won’t adopt the latter, and it’s more plausible that Apple will design a system to evenly distribute heat across the device. A report this week claims Apple may incorporate a vapor cooling chamber, similar to what other smartphones have used, to keep the iPhone 17 Pro’s temperatures in check.
That said, if Apple implements these upgrades—which come with higher production costs—expect the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max prices to rise. This price discussion has been a hot topic ever since Apple introduced the iPhone 16E model, replacing the SE moniker with a higher starting price point in its lineup.
