5 days left!! Yep, there are just 5 days left for the launch of the iPhone 17 series devices at Apple’s event. There are rumours and leaks about all four devices that Apple is expected to launch, which have revealed almost everything about these devices. However, before the launch event, a new in-hand video is seen circulating on Weibo a Chinese social media platform. The video, from the looks of it is expected to be of the iPhone 17 Pro Max device. Moreover, the video has shown the iPhone 17 Pro Max from all angles, confirming many leaks and rumors about the design of the smartphone. Will the release of GST 2.0 affect the prices of upcoming iPhones?
The iPhone 17 launch event will be livestreamed on Apple’s YouTube and other social media channels on 9 September at 10:30 PM IST. The event is also expected to reveal the Apple Watch Series 11 and possible updates to the Apple AirPods. You can also expect Apple to tease updates for the iPad, family, and maybe even tease the next generation of MacBook powered by the M5 chipset.
iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max expected price in India, UAE and the US:
iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max expected price in India, UAE and the US
The entry-level iPhone 17 is expected to retain its launch price of roughly $799, while the higher-end variants are projected to become at least $50 more expensive. The newly designed iPhone 17 Air — positioned as the replacement for the Plus model — may debut with a slimmer 5.5mm chassis and a single-lens rear camera, starting at about $899. This places it neatly between the standard and Pro versions in terms of pricing.
At the premium end, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are forecast to see price tags rise to around $1,049 and $1,249, respectively. Analysts view these adjustments as Apple’s strategy to balance out escalating tariffs and production expenses.
In the Indian market, prices are likely to climb even for the baseline edition:
In the Indian market, prices are likely to climb even for the baseline edition. Reports indicate that the regular iPhone 17 could launch at nearly Rs 89,900, marking a considerable increase compared to the previous generation. The redesigned iPhone 17 Air is speculated to carry an estimated price of Rs 99,990. For flagship buyers, the iPhone 17 Pro may begin at about Rs 1,34,999, while the iPhone 17 Pro Max could command a premium of around Rs 1,64,990.
Tipster Majin Bu suggests that the iPhone 17 Pro will be the first to integrate a vapor chamber cooling system. According to his reports, Apple is actively working on enhancing the device’s thermal efficiency in the premium model. In contrast, the iPhone 17 Air — positioned as the successor to the iPhone 16 Plus — is expected to come with a refreshed design. It may feature a slimmer body and a horizontally aligned, pill-shaped rear camera module that houses a single lens, distinguishing it from the rest of the series.