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Apple’s highly anticipated ‘Awe Dropping’ event on September 9, 2025, launched the iPhone 17 series, introducing the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air and major upgrades across all the models.
The event also showcased Apple Watch Series 11 and AirPods Pro 3, much to the excitement of Apple fans who were eagerly waiting for the mega event.
The iPhone 17 series comprises four models: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max. While the entire lineup has generated a lot of buzz, iPhone 17 Air, Apple’s lightest flagship so far, grabbed all the attention at the event. CEO Tim Cook, along with his team, revealed all the key details on pricing and availability.
According to Apple’s CEO, these iPhones are designed for the demand of specific users.
Introducing ProMotion technology with a 120Hz refresh rate.
6.3-inch screen with Always-On display.
Industry-leading brightness: 3,000 nits peak brightness.
Increased durability with Ceramic Shield 2, now with 3× better scratch resistance.
Features a new anti-reflective coating for greater clarity.
Driven by next-generation A19 chip with:
6-core CPU & 5-core GPU.
A redesigned display engine and dedicated AI compute core for smarter, more efficient performance.
The standard model delivers impressive all-day battery life, providing 8 additional hours of video playback over the previous generation.
Improved camera configuration:
48 MP primary sensor.
12 MP telephoto with 2× optical zoom.
The front camera features a bigger sensor and a broader field of view with Apple's Center-Stage framing. This phone operates on iOS 26, which brings an improved AI suite with visual intelligence tools and a real-time translation feature.
Apple's thinnest and toughest iPhone to date, crafted from titanium.
Measures just 5.6 mm thick.
Streamlined, ultra-thin design combining premium materials with advanced tech.
Comes with a marginally larger 6.5-inch screen.
Powered by the premium A19 Pro chipset, touted as the ‘fastest CPU in any phone.’
Boasts upgraded AI capabilities: An AI engine providing 3× peak GPU compute for AI workloads.
Features Apple-designed wireless hardware:
N1 chip for next-gen wireless technology.
C1X modem with 30% reduced power usage and more than the speed of the iPhone 16 Pro's modem.
Single 48 MP back camera, with AI-powered photography providing 2× optical-quality zoom; telephoto images are maintained at 12 MP.
Front camera increased to 18 MP, further refining clarity and detail.
Exclusively eSIM, usable everywhere around the world, including in India.
The new battery design enables all-day use.
Includes a proprietary wireless battery pack accessory, as well as various cases and straps.
Also Read: iPhone 17 Launch: What Design Changes Are Expected?
iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max introduce an improved aluminum–glass hybrid design instead of titanium and an anti-reflective coating on the display for greater clarity.
Both models feature a dramatic-looking rectangular camera bar with a triple 48 MP setup, a high-powered 48 MP telephoto lens, and a sharper 24 MP selfie camera.
Video quality also improves with 8K recording and dual-video capture. Fueled by Apple's latest A19 Pro chipset with 12 GB RAM, they guarantee top-notch performance and multitasking. The Pro Max accommodates a powerful 5,000 mAh battery. Indian prices begin at Rs. 1,24,900 for the Pro and Rs. 1,64,900 for the Pro Max.
