iPhone 17 Series Set For September 9 Launch With Major Design And Camera Upgrades

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Apple is gearing up to unveil its iPhone 17 lineup on September 9, 2025, with pre-orders expected to begin shortly after and retail availability from September 19. The series includes the base iPhone 17, the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, and the premium Pro and Pro Max variants.

Key Specifications And Features

- The base iPhone 17 will feature a 6.3-inch Super Retina display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate
- Powered by the A18 chipset and 8GB RAM, it will offer a dual rear camera setup: 48MP wide and 12MP ultra-wide
- A major upgrade comes in the form of a 24MP front camera for enhanced selfies and video calls
- Expected price for the 128GB variant is Rs 79,999 in India

iPhone 17 Air Highlights

- Replaces the Plus model with a 6.6-inch OLED display and ultra-slim 5.5mm design
- Runs on the A19 Pro chipset with 8GB RAM and a 3,000mAh battery
- Features a single 48MP rear camera and a 48MP front shooter
- Likely to be priced around Rs 89,900

Pro And Pro Max Enhancements

- iPhone 17 Pro Max may sport a 6.9-inch display, 12GB RAM, and a 48MP triple rear camera system
- Advanced thermal management and vapor cooling chamber expected
- Rumoured starting price is Rs 1,64,999

Colour Options And Market Positioning

- New colours include Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White, Black, and possibly Purple and Green
- Apple aims to challenge Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge with its Air variant

Sources: Digit, Moneycontrol, Mathrubhumi, IndiaTimes, Hindustan Times, Macworld, India Today.