Apple is gearing up for its annual iPhone launch event, likely to take place in the week of September 8, 2025, with September 9 or 10 being the frontrunners. This year, the company is set to unveil four models: the standard iPhone 17, the premium iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, and a brand-new ultra-slim iPhone 17 “Air,” which replaces the outgoing iPhone 17 Plus. The Pro lineup is expected to showcase redesigned rear cameras, while the Air model introduces a sleeker, thinner profile. Here’s a breakdown of the most talked-about iPhone 17 Pro leaks so far.
iPhone 17 Pro launch date:
Apple is expected to follow its usual product rollout timeline, with in-store availability likely set for Friday, September 19, 2025. For reference, the iPhone 16 lineup was unveiled on September 9, 2024, followed by pre-orders on the 13th and shipping beginning on the 20th.In short, Apple will likely reveal the iPhone 17 Pro and its counterparts in early September, open pre-orders by September 12, and officially launch the devices around September 19.
iPhone 17 Pro design:
Apple may ditch the titanium frame used in recent models and return to an aluminum build for the iPhone 17 Pro lineup. The new Pro models are expected to feature a hybrid rear design—part aluminum, part glass—rather than a fully glass back. This split-material approach could enhance durability on the upper half while preserving wireless charging functionality through the lower glass section. Although some leaks have pointed to a dual-tone finish with a contrasting camera module, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that the camera bump will match the rest of the device’s body color, following the same design consistency seen in the iPhone 16 series.
iPhone 17 Pro camera:
All four iPhone models slated for 2025 are expected to feature a revamped 24-megapixel front camera—double the resolution of the 12MP selfie lens found in the iPhone 16 series. On the rear, Apple is reportedly enhancing the Telephoto lens to 48 megapixels, a significant leap from the current 12MP setup. With this upgrade, the iPhone 17 Pro models will become the first iPhones equipped with three 48MP rear cameras, as both the Wide and Ultra Wide lenses have already made that transition. According to one source, the new 48MP Telephoto may support 3.5x optical zoom (equivalent to 85mm), replacing the existing 5x optical zoom (120mm equivalent) offered on current Pro models.
iPhone 17 Pro chipset:
Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro series is set to feature the new-generation A19 Pro chipset. Manufactured using TSMC’s enhanced N3P 3-nanometer architecture, the A19 Pro is expected to deliver slight gains in performance and power efficiency over its predecessor, the A18 Pro.
iPhone 17 Pro price in India, UAE and USA:
Apple’s forthcoming iPhone 17 lineup is likely to launch in India with a base price nearing ₹79,900. However, a price bump is expected across both regular and Pro variants. This potential increase stems largely from trade policies implemented during Donald Trump’s administration. Ongoing geopolitical tensions and escalating economic conflicts between the U.S. and China have driven up production costs at Chinese manufacturing hubs, which may result in elevated retail prices globally. In the United States, the entry-level iPhone 17 is anticipated to be priced around $899, while in the UAE, it may debut at approximately AED 3,799.
