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Apple is poised to launch its new iPhone 17 series in India this year, with the base model expected to start at Rs. 79,900. The launch is scheduled to take place in the second week of September, potentially on September 9, with sales following shortly after. Apple enthusiasts can expect pre-orders to open soon after the official unveiling.
Key Highlights:
Four variants: Standard iPhone 17, ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, pro-level iPhone 17 Pro, and the ultimate iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Launch window: An event expected between Sept 8, 9 or 10, while pre-orders start in the same week, and retail availability comes by or near Sept 19.
This is Apple’s biggest lineup in years. The Air model aims to redefine sleek with a mere 5.5 mm thickness. The Pro models get one of the biggest camera redesigns in a decade.
New chips, bigger batteries, and more color choices are now part of the series—all coming with a price tag.
Design & Display
iPhone 17: Bigger 6.3-inch 120-Hz OLED panel but not full ProMotion; through all models, the aluminium frame is back.
iPhone 17 Air: Ultra-slim 5.5 mm body, 6.6-inch display, single 48 MP rear camera, and light titanium-aluminium body.
Pro: Sizes of 6.3 inches (Pro) and 6.9 inches (Pro Max), horizontal camera bar with a triangle lay-out of the lenses, new copper-orange, blue, and pastel tones.
Camera & Performance
Front camera: All models feature a fresh 24 MP shooter, resulting in selfie quality that is now twice as enhanced.
iPhone 17: Dual-lens rear, one stacked with a 48 MP sensor.
Pro models: Triple 48MP lenses (wide, ultra-wide, telephoto); Pro Max adds periscope zoom and supports 8K video.
Chip and RAM: Standard A19 chip for base and Air; A19 Pro with 12GB RAM and vapor-chamber coolers for Pro variants.
Connectivity: Custom Apple Wi-Fi 7 chip for all models.
Apple aims to balance price and performance with iPhone 17 series price starting at Rs. 79,900.
India:
Base model: Rs. 79,900
iPhone 17 Air: Rs. 89,999
iPhone 17 Pro: Rs. 1,39,900 - Rs. 1,45,000
iPhone 17 Pro Max: Rs. 1,64,900
United States:
Base Model: US $899
Regional prices in the UAE, UK, and EU will vary.
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Apple will reveal full specifications and official pricing at the launch event in September. Pre-orders are expected to follow within days, with deliveries scheduled to begin on September 19. Further clarifications with regards to battery life, pricing tiers, and software would also follow.
Apple is focusing heavily on design, performance, and camera innovations. With India being counted as one of the key markets, the starting price of Rs. 79,900 strikes a balance between affordability and premium features.
