Get ready, India! The iPhone 17 series, including the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the all-new iPhone Air, is gearing up for launch in India. Here's your comprehensive guide to pre-ordering, pricing, and availability.

Pre-Order Date and Time

Pre-orders for the iPhone 17 series will commence on September 12, 2025, at 5:30 PM IST. Be sure to mark your calendars and set your alarms to secure your desired model.

Where to Pre-Order

You'll have multiple options to pre-order your iPhone 17:

• Apple Online Store: The most direct and convenient method is through the Apple India website (apple.in). Log in with your Apple ID, select your preferred model, color, and storage, and complete the payment.
• Major E-commerce Platforms: Keep an eye on Amazon India, Flipkart, and Reliance Digital, as they will also be accepting pre-orders. These platforms may offer bank deals, cashback offers, and exchange options to sweeten the deal.
• Apple Authorized Resellers: You can also check with Apple Authorized Resellers like Imagine and Unicorn for online pre-orders.
• Croma: Croma has announced pre-bookings both in-store (across 574 stores in 206 cities) and online at croma.com.
• Apple Retail Stores: Visit Apple's official retail stores in metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, and Bengaluru to place your pre-orders.

In-Store Pre-booking Amounts

If you prefer pre-booking in-store at Croma, note the following amounts:

• iPhone 17 and iPhone Air: ₹2,000
• iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max: ₹17,000

Availability Date

Deliveries and in-store availability will begin on September 19, 2025, at 8:00 AM IST. Some sources say sales commence September 26.

Pricing in India

Here's a breakdown of the starting prices for each model in the iPhone 17 series in India:

• iPhone 17: ₹82,900 (256GB)
• iPhone Air: ₹1,19,900 (256GB)
• iPhone 17 Pro: ₹1,34,900 (256GB)
• iPhone 17 Pro Max: ₹1,49,900 (256GB)

Storage and Color Options

• iPhone 17: Comes in 256GB and 512GB variants. Available colors include Lavender, Mist Blue, Sage, White, and Black.
• iPhone Air: Available in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options. Colors include Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, and Sky Blue.
• iPhone 17 Pro: Offered in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options. Color options include Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue, and Silver.
• iPhone 17 Pro Max: Comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and a new 2TB variant.

Important Considerations

• Price Increase: Be aware that Apple has slightly increased the prices for all models in the iPhone 17 series.
• Storage: The base iPhone 17 model now starts with 256GB of storage, double what the iPhone 16 offered.
• iPhone 16 Price Cuts: Following the launch of the iPhone 17 series, Apple has cut the prices of the previous-generation iPhone 16 models. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max have been discontinued from Apple's website.
• iOS 26: The iPhone 17 series will run on iOS 26, with a free software update expected around September 15, 2025.

Pricing Discrepancies

Keep in mind that iPhone prices can vary significantly between countries. The United States generally offers the lowest prices, followed by Canada. It may be more affordable to ask friends or relatives in these countries to purchase the iPhone 17 for you.