Excitement is already building around Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 lineup ahead of launch. The iPhone 17 lineup is expected to feature an upgraded 120Hz OLED screen, launch with iOS 26 pre-installed, and include next-gen AI capabilities. Apple’s forthcoming iPhone 17 lineup for this year is expected to include four models: the regular iPhone 17, the new iPhone 17 Air, the iPhone 17 Pro, and the top-tier iPhone 17 Pro Max. According to a recent analysis by Counterpoint Research, Apple may raise prices for the iPhone 17 series in the U.S., largely due to rising tariff costs. While the company has generally kept its pricing stable over the past few generations, this pattern might shift in 2025. Here’s a complete overview of what to expect from the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro.
iPhone 17 Pro Launch Date:
The iPhone 17 series is expected to launch between September 11 and 13, 2025, featuring a new “iPhone 17 Air” and marking the discontinuation of the Plus model.
iPhone 17 Pro Camera:
Apple is reportedly planning to introduce a new 48MP telephoto lens, potentially replacing the 12MP 5x tetraprism camera used in the iPhone 16 Pro models. While this new lens might offer a shorter 3.5x optical zoom, the increase in resolution could enable lossless zoom capabilities — much like the 2x crop zoom Apple currently implements using its main sensor. Though the optical reach may be shorter, the advanced sensor is expected to deliver sharper results through digital enhancements.
iPhone 17 Pro Performance:
Apple’s upcoming Pro variants are expected to feature the next-generation A19 Pro chipset, while the regular iPhone 17 might retain the A18 processor currently found in the iPhone 16 lineup. Memory upgrades are also on the horizon, with the Pro Max possibly receiving 12GB of RAM and standard models getting up to 8GB. Battery performance is anticipated to improve as well, thanks to physically larger cells aligned with the expanded display dimensions. Specific battery capacities remain under wraps for now. Additionally, Apple is reportedly developing support for faster 35W charging speeds.’
iPhone 17 Pro Design:
The iPhone 17 Pro lineup might feature a bulkier rectangular camera module and a slightly thicker chassis. Apple is also rumored to switch from titanium to aluminum for the Pro models’ frame. Analyst Jeff Pu suggests the company could implement a metalens system for Face ID, paving the way for a more compact Dynamic Island across the entire series.
iPhone 17 Pro Price:
Staying in line with recent pricing strategies, Apple is likely to keep the base price of its standard iPhone models unchanged this year. Reports hint that the iPhone 17 might launch at Rs 89,900, while the new iPhone Air could be priced around Rs 99,900. The higher-end Pro and Pro Max versions are speculated to cost Rs 1,39,900 and Rs 1,64,900, respectively. However, these figures are based on early leaks and have not been officially verified. There remains a chance that Apple may revise the pricing upwards before launch.
