Apple iPhone 17 Series Launch: Expected dates, design, features, price and more
Apple’s iPhone 17 series will bring incremental design changes, improved displays, powerful A19 Pro chips, and camera upgrades, with the new iPhone 17 Air expanding the mid-range options.
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iPhone 17 Launch Timeline
Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 17 series globally in early September 2025, with event dates likely around September 9 or 10. The lineup will include iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and the new slim iPhone 17 Air replacing the Plus model.
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iPhone 17 Series Display and Design
Display sizes will stay close to current models: iPhone 17 Pro (6.3-inch), Pro Max (6.9-inch), and iPhone 17 Air positioned between them. The standard iPhone 17 could grow to 6.3 inches, matching the Pro.
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iPhone 17 Air Positioning
Initially thought to be premium-priced, the iPhone 17 Air is now expected as a mid-range device, more affordable than the Pro models but pricier than the standard iPhone 17, effectively replacing the “Plus” option.
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Display Features
All models will likely feature ProMotion 120Hz refresh rates enabled by LTPO OLED panels for smoother visuals. Always-on display may remain exclusive to Pro models.
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Build and Camera Bump
Pro models may switch to a half-aluminium, half-glass frame for durability. The new design introduces a horizontal pill-shaped camera bump, with the iPhone 17 Air adopting this style too.
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Processor and Performance
The lineup will be powered by the A19 Pro chip, built on TSMC’s 3nm process for faster performance and better efficiency. For the first time, iPhones could feature up to 12GB RAM, enhancing multitasking and AI features.
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Camera Upgrades
All models will get a 24MP front camera, doubling last generation’s 12MP sensor. The Pro Max will feature three 48MP rear cameras, including a new Tetraprism Telephoto lens, with 8K video recording support.
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iPhone 17 Expected Prices in India
The iPhone 17 Pro is estimated around Rs 1,45,990, and the Pro Max around Rs 1,64,990. The iPhone 17 Air and standard model pricing will likely fall below these.
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