iPhone 17 Series: Release Date, Features, Design, Specs & Price

Release & Pricing

• Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 17 lineup during the week of September 8 – 10, 2025, with pre-orders starting shortly after and release likely around September 19 

• Pricing (approximate):

  • iPhone 17: around $850–$899 (₹79,900)

  • iPhone 17 Air: ₹89,900–₹99,900

  • iPhone 17 Pro: ₹145,000–₹145,990

  • iPhone 17 Pro Max: ₹164,900+

Design & Display

iPhone 17 (Base Model)

• Retains most of the iPhone 16’s look, with a vertical dual-camera pill bump

• Now features a 6.3‑inch OLED screen, matching the size of the iPhone 17 Pro 

• Includes a 120 Hz ProMotion display, LTPO panel for efficient adaptive refresh rate 

iPhone 17 Air

• The thinnest iPhone ever (~5.5–6 mm thickness), with a titanium frame for lightness and strength

• Display size around 6.6 inches with ProMotion 120 Hz support 

iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max

• Major redesign featuring a full-width camera bar instead of the traditional square bump

• Built with an aluminum unibody shell; some reports still suggest titanium; consensus leans toward aluminum for improved durability and weight 

Cameras

iPhone 17 (Base)

• Dual rear system: 48 MP wide + 12 MP ultra-wide sensors 

• Upgraded 24 MP front-facing camera on all models

iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max

• Triple-lens setup: three 48 MP sensors (wide, ultra-wide, telephoto) across Pro models 

• Pro Max likely offers 8× continuous optical zoom via tetraprism telephoto design, with 8K video recording support 

Performance & Hardware

Chipset & Memory

• A19 chip in iPhone 17 base and Air; A19 Pro in Pro models, built on 3 nm TSMC tech

• Memory: 8 GB RAM in iPhone 17 / Air, and 12 GB RAM in Pro / Pro Max 

Cooling & Charging

• Pro models feature vapor chamber cooling for sustained performance 

• Charging speeds up to 35 W wired, 25 W wireless (Qi 2.2) with reverse wireless support on Pro / Pro Max 

• All models include USB‑C cables, no power adapter in box 

Additional Features

• ProMotion displays on all models; Always-On Display, Dynamic Island refinements, Anti‑reflective coatings, updated Camera Control Button, and repositioned Apple logo in some models

• iPhone 17 Air may include Apple’s custom Wi‑Fi 7 and modem chip, replacing Qualcomm in that variant 

 Software & User Experience

• Ships with iOS 26 or 19 depending on region, featuring a revamped "Liquid Glass" interface, enhanced AI tools, live translation, call screening, and dual‑video recording support on Pro models 

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