Upcoming Apple iPhone 17: Anticipated release schedule, camera enhancements, screen alterations, cost, and additional rumors revealed
Get ready for the latest addition to Apple's iPhone family! The iPhone 17 series is expected to launch in early September 2025, with the likely event date being September 9 or 10 and preorders starting around September 12[1][2]. Here's what we know about the upcoming lineup so far:
Confirmed and Expected Specifications
Processor
All models of the iPhone 17 series will be powered by Apple's next-generation A19 chipset, built on TSMC's advanced third-generation 3nm process. The Pro and Pro Max models will feature a more powerful A19 Pro variant[1][2][3][4].
RAM
Pro models will have 12GB of RAM, while base models (iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air) will get 8GB RAM[1][2][4].
Display
- iPhone 17: 6.1-inch screen
- iPhone 17 Pro: 6.3-inch LTPO OLED with slimmer bezels and titanium frame
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 6.9-inch display
- iPhone 17 Air: ultra-slim 6.6-inch OLED with ProMotion and Dynamic Island; rumored to be as thin as 5.5mm, potentially the thinnest iPhone ever[1][2][3]
Camera
- Front camera upgrade to 24MP
- iPhone 17 Pro may sport a 48MP main sensor with an improved periscope lens
- Under-display Face ID system expected on Pro models[1][3]
Battery
- iPhone 17 Pro Max may have the largest battery ever in an iPhone, around 5,000 mAh (up from 4,676mAh in the iPhone 16 Pro Max)
- iPhone 17 Pro estimated to feature a 4,200mAh battery with improved thermal efficiency and vapor chamber cooling
- The iPhone 17 Air may have a smaller battery but compensates with advanced high-density silicon-anode battery technology, though might deliver battery life comparable to entry-level iPhones. Apple might offer a dedicated battery case for it[2][3][4]
Design
- Redesigned aluminum chassis for all models
- Titanium frame on Pro models
- Slimmer bezels
- Repositioned Apple logo
- New colors like pastel purple and sky blue[1][2][3]
Other features
- Support for Wi-Fi 7 and Apple's C1 modem
- Operating System: iOS 19 with AI-powered customizations[2][3]
Expected Price in India
While exact pricing is not confirmed, it is anticipated that the new iPhone 17 models will be priced similarly or slightly higher than their predecessors with the usual premium for Pro and Pro Max variants. Indian prices were expected to be revealed closer to the launch event in September 2025[1]. Past trends indicate the Pro Max could be priced around or above ₹1,30,000 INR, depending on storage and taxes.
Summary Table
| Feature | iPhone 17 | iPhone 17 Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max | |--------------------|-------------------|--------------------|-------------------------|----------------------------| | Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.6" OLED (Ultra-slim) | 6.3" LTPO OLED (Titanium frame) | 6.9" OLED | | Processor | A19 chip | A19 chip | A19 Pro chip | A19 Pro chip | | RAM | 8GB | 8GB | 12GB | 12GB | | Rear Camera | Upgraded sensors | Not detailed | 48MP main + periscope | Flagship camera system | | Front Camera | 24MP | 24MP | 24MP with under-display Face ID | 24MP | | Battery | Standard | Smaller battery (high-density silicon-anode) | ~4,200mAh (vapor chamber cooling) | ~5,000mAh (largest ever) | | Design | Redesigned aluminum | Ultra-slim, new colors | Slimmer bezels, titanium frame | Redesigned battery, logo shift | | Expected Price (INR) | Around ₹70,000+ | Slightly less than base Pro | ₹1,10,000 - ₹1,30,000+ estimated | Above ₹1,30,000 (expected) | | Launch Date | Early Sep 2025 | Early Sep 2025 | Early Sep 2025 | Early Sep 2025 |
All details are based on the latest leaked and anticipated information as of July 2025; Apple has not officially confirmed these specs[1][2][3][4]. The iPhone 17's features are not fully known at the moment, and the exact launch timeline and details are currently unknown. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the launch date!
[1] TechRadar: iPhone 17: Release date, price, news and leaks [2] Gadgets360: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Air: All Rumours and Leaks [3] MacRumors: iPhone 17 Pro Max Rumoured to Feature 5,000mAh Battery, 120Hz Refresh Rate for All Models [4] 9to5Mac: iPhone 17 Pro Max may feature 5,000mAh battery and 120Hz refresh rate, iPhone 17 Air could be the thinnest iPhone ever
- With the upcoming iPhone 17 series, smartphone users can expect advanced technology features such as a more powerful A19 Pro chipset, improved cameras, and larger batteries.
- In addition to the latest Apple technology, the new iPhone 17 models will incorporate gadgets like the ultra-slim iPhone 17 Air, featuring ProMotion, Dynamic Island, and potentially the thinnest iPhone design yet.
