Scheduled for an early September 2025 debut, the iPhone 17 lineup is set to introduce fresh models: the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Apple is likely to introduce the iPhone 17 Air this September as a part of its refreshed smartphone lineup. Speculation and leaks suggest that this model will take the place of the iPhone 16 Plus. The iPhone 17 Air is making headlines for possibly being Apple’s thinnest iPhone to date. If the speculation holds true, it could be released ahead of the year’s end.
Apple iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro launch date:
Apple traditionally unveils its latest iPhones in early September, and the trend is expected to continue in 2025. Industry sources suggest the new lineup could be introduced sometime between September 11 and 13. In addition to the regular iPhone 17 and the flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple is also set to debut the iPhone 17 Pro and an all-new model dubbed the iPhone 17 Air.
Apple iPhone 17 Air specifications:
Renowned leaker Majin Bu recently shared purported images of the iPhone 17 case lineup, suggesting that the iPhone 17 Air will come equipped with a 6.6-inch screen, a 120Hz refresh rate, and potentially a single rear camera. The device is expected to be powered by Apple’s upcoming A19 chip, which is said to deliver enhanced performance and energy efficiency.
The iPhone 17 Air is rumored to sport a 6.6-inch display housed in an ultra-slim chassis, measuring only 5.5mm in thickness—making it the thinnest iPhone of the modern era. The device is likely to include a 2,800mAh battery, which is notably smaller than the iPhone 16’s 3,561mAh and the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s 4,685mAh cells.
In terms of photography, Apple is reportedly boosting the front-facing camera resolution from 12MP to 24MP across the entire lineup. Internally, both the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air are expected to run on Apple’s next-generation A19 processor.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro:
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is rumored to sport a redesigned rectangular rear camera module housing three lenses, paired with a sleek hybrid back made of aluminum and glass. Display sizes may see an update as well—reports suggest the standard iPhone 17 will expand to 6.3 inches, while the Pro Max variant is likely to retain its expansive 6.9-inch screen.
The iPhone 17 is expected to be powered by Apple’s A18 processor, while the Pro models might be equipped with the more advanced A19 Pro chip, offering enhanced performance and energy efficiency. Memory upgrades are also on the horizon, with the Pro Max likely to feature up to 12GB of RAM, and the regular iPhone 17 potentially offering either 8GB or 12GB, depending on the configuration.
Apple is said to be introducing a significant improvement to the selfie cameras across the full iPhone 17 series, doubling the resolution from 12MP to 24MP. Substantial upgrades are also anticipated for the rear camera setups. The premium iPhone 17 Pro Max is rumored to include a 48MP tetraprism telephoto lens, which is expected to deliver a major boost in optical zoom capabilities.
Apple iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Price in India, the US and Dubai:
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 series is expected to arrive with a higher price tag, with the standard iPhone 17 model projected to start at Rs 89,900 in India, $899 in the U.S., and roughly AED 3,799 in Dubai. The top-tier iPhone 17 Pro Max could surpass $2,300 in select global markets due to import duties and other regional taxes. As per a recent report by The Wall Street Journal, Apple is reportedly attributing this price increase to significant design advancements—like the ultra-thin and stylish iPhone 17 Air—rather than pointing to geopolitical tensions or customs tariffs.
