iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro Max expected price, launch date: What we know so far, including India price insights
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iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro Max expected price, launch date: What we know so far, including India price insights
Apple is expected to launch its new iPhone 17 series smartphones in September 2025. Rumours and leaks suggest we might see four different models, including a new iPhone17 Air replacing the Plus variant. Along with that, a new 3nm A19 chipset for the Pro models as well as the democratisation of the 120H OLED screen makes the iPhone17 series one of the most highly anticipated ones in history. All iPhone 17 models are rumored to feature ProMotion displays with a fast 120Hz refresh rate. All models are expected to have a sharper 24MP front-facing (selfie) camera. The iPhone 17 is anticipated to launch at a starting price of approximately Rs 79,999 in India, maintaining a similar pricing trend to earlier base models. This pricing is partly due to the standard model potentially using a previous-generation A18 chipset. The newly introduced iPhone 17 Air is likely to be priced slightly higher, potentially aligning with the current Plus model’s cost.
Let’s take a quick look at everything you can expect from the upcoming Apple iPhone 17 series, including the expected Indian pricing as well as the launch date.
iPhone 17 series expected models and sizes
iPhone 17 Air: This new model might take the place of the Plus version. It’s expected to have a 6.6-inch OLED screen and be very thin, possibly as thin as 5.5mm. This design choice aims to make it one of Apple’s slimmest phones to date.
iPhone 17: This regular model might get a slightly bigger screen, growing to 6.3 inches. It will likely feature an OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max: These higher-end models are likely to keep their current large screen sizes, with the iPhone 17 Pro having a 6.3-inch OLED screen and the iPhone 17 Pro Max featuring a 6.9-inch OLED screen. Both are expected to maintain 120Hz ProMotion displays.
Display and design:
All iPhone 17 models are rumored to feature ProMotion displays with a fast 120Hz refresh rate. This means scrolling through apps, browsing websites, and playing games will look much smoother and more fluid. The Pro models might switch to an aluminum frame, moving away from the titanium used in the iPhone 15 Pro series. This change could aim for better cost efficiency and a consistent design across the lineup.
The new iPhone 17 Air is expected to be much thinner than previous iPhones, making it very light and sleek. There are also rumors of a redesigned camera module on the Pro models, possibly a larger rectangular or horizontal bar.
The iPhone 17 series could launch with iOS 26.
Camera upgrades:
A significant upgrade across the board is rumored for the front camera. All models in the iPhone 17 series are expected to have a sharper 24MP front-facing (selfie) camera. This is a big jump from current 12MP cameras and should make selfies and video calls look much clearer and more detailed.
The Pro models might get improved 48MP rear cameras, potentially including an upgraded 48MP telephoto camera for much better zoomed-in photos. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is even rumored to feature three 48MP lenses (wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto) and could introduce 8K video recording support, a first for iPhones.
Performance:
The entire iPhone 17 series is expected to run on Apple’s next-generation chips. The standard iPhone 17 models will likely use the A19 chip, while the Pro models could get an even more powerful A19 Pro chip. These new chips will make the phones faster and better at handling difficult tasks, heavy gaming, and advanced AI features introduced with iOS 26 (expected to be preloaded). The Pro models might also get an increase in RAM, potentially up to 12GB, to boost multitasking and AI performance.
On the other hand, we can also see the standard iPhone 17 relying on the current-gen A18 chip for cost-cutting measures. This rumour seems highly likely considering Apple’s intention to hike the prices this year.
Price in India:
The iPhone 17 is anticipated to launch at a starting price of approximately Rs 79,999 in India, maintaining a similar pricing trend to earlier base models. This pricing is partly due to the standard model potentially using a previous-generation A18 chipset.
The newly introduced iPhone 17 Air is expected to be priced slightly higher, potentially aligning with the current Plus model’s cost. If leaks hold true, this means the iPhone 17 Air could debut at around Rs 89,999.
The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are likely to experience a minimum price increase of Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000. This potential hike is driven by rising production expenses, global economic factors, and international import duties and tariffs. For context, some reports suggest the iPhone 17 Pro could start around Rs 1,39,900 and the iPhone 17 Pro Max around Rs 1,64,900.
While these details are based on leaks and rumours, they give us a good idea of what to expect from Apple’s next big smartphone launch in September 2025.