Apple enthusiasts have reason to rejoice—details are emerging about the iPhone 17 series, expected to arrive in early September 2025, likely revealed during a “Far Out”-style event between September 8 and 10.
According to industry insiders like Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the most favored dates for the launch appear to be September 9 or 10, with pre-orders starting around September 12, and shipments beginning by September 19.
Event Timeline & Availability
- Announcement Event: Week of Sep 8–10, with a high chance of either Sep 9 (Tuesday) or Sep 10 (Wednesday) .
- Pre-orders: Begin Friday, Sep 12.
- Shipping/Store availability: Expected from Sep 19
The Lineup: Four New iPhone Models
Apple is set to launch four fresh models:
- iPhone 17 (base)
- iPhone 17 Air (ultra-thin, possible replacement for Plus)
- iPhone 17 Pro
- iPhone 17 Pro Max
The Air model, believed to be only about 5.5 mm thin, may usher in a new minimalist era in the iPhone line.
Performance & Hardware Enhancements
- All models equipped with 120 Hz ProMotion LTPO OLED screens; even base models will no longer lack smooth refresh rates.
- The A19 chip boosts power and efficiency for both base and Air models, with the A19 Pro reserved for Pro and Pro Max versions; built on advanced TSMC 3 nm technology.
- RAM is improved: 8 GB in the base and Air variants, 12 GB in the Pro and Pro Max devices.
- Pro models may include vapor-chamber cooling for sustained performance and better thermal control.
- Apple is moving toward its own modem in at least the Air model and adopting Wi‑Fi 7 support across all devices.
Design & Display Highlights
Display sizes:
- iPhone 17: 6.3
- iPhone 17 Air: 6.6
- iPhone 17 Pro: 6.3
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 6.9
A rumored horizontal rectangular camera bar—a shift from the classic square bump—for Pro models.
Material changes:
- Base and Air models may feature aluminum-glass hybrid backs.
- Pro and Pro Max could lose titanium in favour of aluminium layering over glass.
Air model may omit the SIM tray and feature USB‑C, marking yet another shift by Apple.
Available color options: Pastel purple, lavender, sky blue, orange copper, and classic black, white, navy blue, and silver
Camera & Imaging Innovations
Front camera: Upgraded to 24 MP on all models (double the current spec).
Rear camera systems:
- Base model and Air: single 48 MP wide lens (Air).
- Standard 17: 48 MP wide + 12 MP ultrawide.
- Pro: triple 48 MP lenses, plus a periscope telephoto with ~3.5× zoom.
- Pro Max: adds a 6× periscope zoom and may enable 8K video.
Advanced features: Dual video recording (front + rear), variable mechanical aperture, improved night photography, and AI-infused visuals.
Battery & Charging
- Air model: slim design may come with a smaller battery, but Apple reportedly optimized battery life via dense silicon‑anode cells; a special battery case may be released.
- Pro/Pro Max: larger batteries, possibly with easier replacement via low-voltage adhesive.
- All models will support up to 35 W wired charging and faster 25 W Qi 2.2 wireless/MagSafe charging
Pricing Overview
- iPhone 17 — starting around ₹79,900
- iPhone 17 Pro — around ₹1,29,900
- iPhone 17 Pro Max — could cross ₹1,59,900
With the iPhone 17 series, Apple is doubling down—bringing flagship features like 120 Hz ProMotion, A19/A19 Pro chips, 12 GB RAM, versatile cameras, and sleek designs across the board. The standout is the iPhone 17 Air, merging elegance with powerful specs.
Keep an eye out for the official reveal in early September. Once confirmed, we can expect full launch details, including regional pricing, storage choices, and a hands-on perspective.