The iPhone 17 series is generating significant buzz as Apple is expected to unveil it on September 9, 2025, at the Steve Jobs Theatre in Cupertino. The lineup is rumored to include the standard iPhone 17, a new iPhone 17 Air, and the premium iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. Indian consumers can anticipate the iPhone 17 series to go on sale starting September 19, 2025, with pre-orders commencing on September 12.
Design and Display:
The iPhone 17 is expected to receive a display size increase from 6.1 inches to 6.3 inches. All four iPhone 17 models will likely feature ProMotion display technology, offering a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother visuals. This feature was previously exclusive to Pro models. This upgrade is enabled by LTPO OLED panels. While LTPO displays also allow for an always-on screen, it is not yet confirmed if this feature will come to all models or remain Pro-only.
The iPhone 17 Air is rumored to be incredibly thin, potentially measuring between 5.5mm and 6.25mm, making it the slimmest iPhone to date. It may feature an aluminum body for a lightweight design compared to the titanium Pro models. The iPhone 17 Air is expected to have a 6.6-inch ProMotion display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
The iPhone 17 Pro models are rumored to have an aluminum frame, a shift from the titanium used in the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro. Display sizes across the lineup will be 6.3 inches for the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro, 6.6 inches for the iPhone 17 Air, and 6.9 inches for the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Camera:
Significant camera upgrades are expected across the iPhone 17 lineup. All iPhone models coming in 2025 are rumored to have an upgraded 24-megapixel front-facing camera, an improvement over the 12-megapixel front-facing camera in the iPhone 16 models.
The iPhone 17 is expected to feature a dual-camera setup with a 48MP main sensor and a 12MP ultrawide lens. The iPhone 17 Air is expected to come with a single 48-megapixel rear camera. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is tipped to be the first iPhone with three 48-megapixel rear cameras: a Wide, an Ultra Wide, and a Tetraprism Telephoto lens. It may also support 8K video recording for the first time. The iPhone 17 Pro Max could get a better telephoto camera and keep its predecessor's 48-megapixel main and 48-megapixel ultrawide cameras.
Performance and Features:
The iPhone 17 is expected to be powered by the A19 Bionic chip. Speculations suggest that the iPhone 17 may have 12GB of RAM. The iPhone 17 Air will be powered by Apple's A19 chip and is expected to come with 12GB of RAM. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max could boast the A19 Pro, offering even better performance and efficiency.
At least one iPhone 17 model will get an Apple-designed Wi-Fi 7 chip rather than a chip manufactured by Broadcom, and it's likely to be the iPhone 17 Air. The iPhone 17 line will run iOS 26.
Pricing:
The Apple iPhone 17 is expected to be approximately Rs. 89,900 in India for the 128GB variant. The 256GB and 512GB models are expected to cost Rs. 99,900 and Rs. 1,19,900 respectively. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to be priced at approximately Rs. 1,64,900 in India.
