Planning to switch to a new iPhone? You might want to hold off until the iPhone 17 arrives. The upcoming series is rumored to bring significant design overhauls, enhanced camera capabilities, and substantial performance boosts throughout the range—making it a potentially game-changing upgrade. Apple’s current smartphone portfolio includes five variants: the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, and the recently launched iPhone 16e. This year, the tech giant is anticipated to streamline its lineup to four models—iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max—expected to be unveiled on September 9. Alongside the iPhones, Apple is also rumored to showcase three new smartwatches: the Apple Watch Series 11, the third-generation SE, and the Watch Ultra 3.
iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max India price:
As per reports on the internet, Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 series is expected to debut in India with a starting price close to Rs 79,900. That said, both the standard and Pro models could see a price hike. This anticipated increase is mainly tied to trade regulations introduced during Donald Trump’s presidency. Persistent geopolitical strains and growing economic friction between the U.S. and China have pushed up manufacturing expenses in Chinese plants, potentially leading to higher retail prices worldwide. In the U.S., the base model iPhone 17 is projected to cost roughly $899, while consumers in the UAE may see a launch price starting at around AED 3,799.
iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max launch date:
The iPhone 17 lineup is likely to be unveiled on either September 9 or 10, although Apple has yet to make an official announcement. This timeframe aligns with the company’s usual tradition of hosting product launches during the second week of September, shortly after the U.S. Labor Day holiday. The projected dates were highlighted by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his weekly newsletter, where he suggested that Apple is expected to schedule the event for Tuesday, September 9, or Wednesday, September 10. Historically, Apple has introduced new iPhones on similar days of the week, lending credibility to this speculation.
iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max camera:
Apple is reportedly planning a significant enhancement to the front-facing camera in the iPhone 17 series. Leaks indicate that the device will sport a 24MP selfie camera—twice the resolution of the existing 12MP lens. On the back, the standard version is expected to be equipped with a 48MP primary sensor. However, advanced features like telephoto zoom are likely to remain exclusive to the Pro variants. Additionally, speculation suggests that the iPhone 17 Pro Max might introduce a mechanical aperture system, which could greatly improve photo quality in both low-light and bright conditions.
