Expected Start:
- Apple will show off the iPhone 17 series on September 8 or 9, 2025.
- There will be four models in the new lineup:
- iPhone 17
- iPhone 17 Air
- The iPhone 17 Pro
- iPhone 17 Pro Max
The price range for the iPhone 17 Pro/Max
The iPhone 17 Pro Max
- India: 1,64,990
- In Dubai, AED 7074
- $2300 in the US
- iPhone 17 Pro:
- India: ₹1,45,000
- Dubai: 4403 AED
- $1,199 in the US
Reasons for the Price Increase:
- Import duties, the GST (Goods and Services Tax), and tariffs are all big reasons why prices are going up.
Processor and Performance
iPhone 16 Pro and Max:
- Chip for the Apple A18 Pro
- 8GB of RAM
iPhone 17 Pro and Max:
- Chip for Apple A19 Pro
- 12 GB of RAM
Expected Improvements:
- The A19 Pro chipset will make things run faster and more efficiently.
- The 12GB of RAM will make it easier to do more than one thing at once, play games, and edit photos and videos.
Upgrades for the camera
Lens for Telephoto:
- The iPhone 16 Pro and Max have 12MP cameras.
- iPhone 17 Pro/Max: 48MP
Camera on the Front:
- 12MP for the iPhone 16 Pro/Max
- The iPhone 17 Pro and Max have 24MP.
Design of the Camera:
- Old design for the iPhone 16 Pro/Max
- The iPhone 17 Pro/Max has a new look.
What we hope will get better:
- A huge increase in the resolution of cameras, especially telephoto and front cameras.
- The new camera design suggests big improvements to the optics and sensors.
Charging and Batteries
The size of the battery:
- The iPhone 16 Pro/Max has a battery life of 4,685mAh.
- 5,000mAh for the iPhone 17 Pro/Max
Charging with MagSafe:
- 25W for iPhone 16 Pro/Max
- 50W for the iPhone 17 Pro/Max
Expected Improvements:
- Better optimisation means a bigger battery and faster charging times.
- Charging times will be significantly reduced with 50W MagSafe wireless charging.
Design and Build
How thick:
- 8.25mm for the iPhone 16 Pro/Max
- iPhone 17 Pro/Max: 8.725 mm
Material for the frame:
- Titanium for the iPhone 16 Pro/Max
- Aluminium for the iPhone 17 Pro/Max
Changes to the design:
- The design is a little thicker because the battery is bigger and the camera system is new.
- The change from titanium to aluminium could be to make things lighter or to make them faster to make.
The iPhone 17 has new features and specs.
- Aluminium Frame: The iPhone 17 Pro models will have an aluminium frame, which is different from the titanium frames used in the iPhone 16 Pro models.
- Part-Aluminum, Part-Glass Design: The new back design is made of both aluminium and glass.
- Anti-Reflective Display: A possible matte finish with an anti-reflective display that makes it easier to see in bright light.
- Dynamic Island Redesign: The iPhone 17 models may have a smaller Dynamic Island interface as part of the changes.
Changes to the camera and design
Camera Bump in a Rectangle:
- The iPhone 17 Pro models will have a camera bump that is rectangular with rounded corners and triangular lenses on the back.
- New Copper/Orange Finish: Along with dark blue, iPhone 17 Pro models are expected to come in a new copper or orange finish.
Improvements to the battery and performance
Life of the Battery:
- The iPhone 17 Pro Max will have a longer battery life because it has a bigger battery (5,000mAh) and a more power-efficient A19 Pro chip.
Charging Options:
- It is thought that the iPhone 17 Pro models will be able to charge wirelessly at 50W and wired at 35W.
Better RAM and charging
12GB of RAM:
- The iPhone 17 Pro models (and iPhone 17 Air) will have 12GB of RAM, which will make them better at multitasking and give them professional-level features.
Charging wirelessly at 25W:
- Qi 2.2 chargers will let you charge your iPhone 17 Pro models wirelessly at speeds of up to 25W.
Updates and New Features
- Apple-designed Wi-Fi 7 Chip: All four models will have Wi-Fi 7, which Apple made itself.
- The front-facing camera on all iPhone 17 models will be upgraded to 24MP.
- The iPhone 17 Pro models will have a 48MP rear telephoto camera, which is a big improvement over the 12MP telephoto camera on the iPhone 16 Pro.
Recording video and other features
Recording Video Twice:
- The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max will let you record two videos at once, one with the front camera and one with the back camera.
Recording Video in 8K:
- The iPhone 17 Pro models are expected to be the first in the series to be able to record video in 8K.
Changes to the design and cooling
Cooling with a vapour chamber:
- All iPhone 17 models may have vapour chamber cooling, especially the Pro models, to help them get rid of heat better.
Apple Logo Moved:
- The Apple logo might be moved on the back of the iPhone 17 Pro models. This could mean that the MagSafe magnets are different.
Details about the iPhone 17 launch
Date of Launch:
- The iPhone 17 series is likely to be shown off on September 8 or 9, 2025.
Examples:
- There will be four iPhone 17 models: the iPhone 17, the iPhone 17 Air, the iPhone 17 Pro, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max cost between
iPhone 17 Pro Max:
- India: 1,64,990
- In Dubai, AED 7074
- $2300 in the US
iPhone 17 Pro:
- India: ₹1,45,000
- Dubai: 4403 AED
- $1,199 in the US
Colours for the iPhone 17
iPhone 17:
- Black, white, steel grey, green, purple, and light blue.
Air iPhone 17:
- Light blue, light gold, black, and white.
- iPhone 17 Pro:
- Black, white, grey, dark blue, and orange.
Design and Features of the iPhone 17
- The iPhone 17 Pro will be a little thicker because it will have a bigger battery and camera system.
- The iPhone 17 Pro models are going to have aluminium frames instead of titanium ones.
Expected: iOS 26 Public Beta
- The public beta for iOS 26 is likely to come out around July 23.
- Rumour has it that Apple’s foldable iPhone will come out in 2026.
- The foldable iPhone might come out in late 2026 and cost between $1,800 and $2,000.
- When unfolded, it is regarding 4.8 mm thick.
Smart Glasses from Apple
- Apple is making AR smart glasses to compete with Meta’s Ray-Bans.
