Mysterious Sighting: Is This the iPhone 17 Pro in the Wild?

The tech world is buzzing with speculation after a pair of photos surfaced online that may show the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro in public, weeks ahead of its expected debut.

The Leak

Earlier today, a user named Fox Puppy on X (formerly Twitter) shared two intriguing images. The photos show someone on the street filming an iPhone 17 Pro using what appears to be an iPhone 16 Pro — curiously, with its Apple logo covered. One person accompanying the filmer allegedly tried to shield the phone from view, leading many to believe this may have been a covert attempt to test or capture the unreleased device in public.

What the Images Reveal

While the iPhone in question is inside a thick black case, a few design details are still visible:

• Camera rings on the left, seemingly in a silver finish.
• Relocated LiDAR sensor and flash on the right side.

These changes align with recent leaks and mockups of the iPhone 17 Pro, lending some weight to the theory that the device may indeed be genuine.

Gurman Weighs In

To stir the pot further, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman quote-tweeted the photo with the comment, “This looks legit”. Whether he was being serious or sarcastic remains unclear, but his post reignited the discussion among fans and leakers alike.

Real Device or Mockup?

At this point, it’s impossible to confirm whether the sighted device is a real iPhone 17 Pro, a prototype, or simply a well-made mockup used for content creation. Either way, it’s keeping the hype alive, with Apple’s official iPhone 17 announcement expected in just a few weeks.