Price and launch date of iPhone 17 revealed in India, camera and design also revealed

Apple is preparing to launch its iPhone 17 lineup in the Indian market. According to the leak, the series will include four models: the standard iPhone 17, the redesigned ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, the high-performance iPhone 17 Pro, and the top-tier iPhone 17 Pro Max. All models will feature Apple’s custom-developed Wi-Fi 7 chip, which promises faster and more effective wireless connectivity.

The base iPhone 17 is likely to have a larger 6.3-inch OLED screen, which may eventually support a 120Hz refresh rate. However, it will not have LTPO (low-temperature polycrystalline oxide) display technology—which Apple markets as ProMotion, which is reserved only for the Pro variants and allows adaptive refresh rates.

According to reports, Apple is planning to discontinue the ‘Plus’ version and launch the iPhone 17 Air in its place. This new model is expected to be thinner, lighter and more design-oriented than its predecessor. Additionally, an improved version of Dynamic Island may be introduced across the entire iPhone 17 series, which will provide a more fluid and refined user interface.

iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max price in India, UAE and USA: Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 series can be launched in India at a starting price of around Rs 79,900. However, prices may rise globally due to rising manufacturing spending and US-China trade tensions, including tariffs under policies implemented by the Trump administration. In the US, the base iPhone 17 may cost around $899, while in the UAE the starting variant may cost around AED 3,799, and premium models may cost even more.

iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max launch date in India: Apple is reportedly planning to launch its iPhone 17 series in mid-September 2025. This new lineup will include iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro and flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max. It is expected that their official announcement will be made in the second week of the month. According to Bloomberg’s famous Apple journalist Mark Gurman, the launch event could take place on September 8, 9 or 10. Other industry experts, like 9to5Mac, believe that pre-orders will begin on Friday, September 12 and in-store sales and shipping will likely begin around September 19.

iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max Camera: Apple is preparing to significantly upgrade the front-facing camera of the iPhone 17, increasing its resolution to 24MP to deliver more detailed selfies and better video clarity. On the back, the regular model is likely to have a dual-camera system with a 48MP primary sensor. In contrast, the Pro Max variant is rumored to have three 48MP lenses – main, ultra-wide and telephoto functions – all of which will reportedly be capable of capturing ultra-HD 8K footage. This is one of the most significant leaps in camera technology in the iPhone lineup in recent years.

iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max design: Apple is reportedly bringing back aluminum frames for the entire iPhone 17 lineup, including the high-end Pro and Pro Max models. This is a change from the previous approach, where aluminum was primarily used in budget-friendly options like the iPhone SE and iPhone 16, while top-tier models featured stainless steel or, more recently, lightweight titanium builds as in the iPhone 15 Pro. This move indicates that Apple is moving towards a more integrated design language across variants, possibly to reduce weight and provide a uniform aesthetic across the range.