iPhone 17 Launch 2025: Price, Specs, Features & Release Date Revealed

 

Launch & Availability

• Event Date: Apple will officially unveil the iPhone 17 lineup on September 9, 2025, during its “Awe Dropping” launch event starting at 10 a.m. Pacific Time

• India-specific Launch: The iPhone 17 Air in India is expected to launch at ₹1,20,999 for the 256 GB base variant 

• Global Pricing (rumored, based on U.S. and Indian reporting):

  • iPhone 17 Air: Starts ~₹1,20,999 in India; about US $899–$949 

  • iPhone 17 Pro Max: Around ₹1.65 lakh (~US $1,499) 

  • iPhone 17 / iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max: JPMorgan & 9to5Mac estimate U.S. prices—iPhone 17 at US $799 (no change), iPhone 17 Air around US $899–$949, iPhone 17 Pro at US $1,099 (a US $100 bump), and iPhone 17 Pro Max at US $1,199 (no change) 

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New Features at a Glance

iPhone 17 Air

• Ultra-thin design (~5.5 mm) and lightweight (under 150 g)—Apple’s slimmest large-screen iPhone yet 

• 6.7″ OLED display with 120 Hz ProMotion 

• A19 chip, 12 GB RAM, 48 MP rear and 24 MP front cameras.

• Designed for portability and sleek aesthetics 

iPhone 17 (Standard)

• Slightly larger 6.3″ display, thin bezels, 120 Hz refresh rate 

• A19 chip, upgraded 24 MP front camera, dual rear 48 MP wide + ultra-wide cameras 

• IVA improvements: faster charging (~25 W Qi 2.2), Wi-Fi 7, vapor-chamber cooling 

iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max

• A19 Pro chip built on a 3 nm process, 12 GB RAM, enhanced thermal management via vapor-chamber cooling

• Pro models boast peak display brightness up to 2,000 nits—double the brightness of iPhone 16 Pro models 

• Cameras: design overhaul with a full-width “camera island” and triple 48 MP sensors; front camera at 24 MP 

• Larger batteries (Pro Max possibly over 5,000 mAh), improved endurance 

• New color options like bronze, orange, navy for Pro series 

• Some reports suggest iPhone 17 Pro may include inverse wireless charging 

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Timeline Summary

Event	Date
Launch Event	September 9, 2025
Expected Pre-Orders	Likely September 12
Expected Shipping / Availability	Around September 19