iPhone 17 Series: Launch Date, Price, Design, Specs & Everything We Know So Far

The iPhone 17 Lineup: A Phone for Every VibeApple’s doing what it does best—giving us a spread of phones to match different budgets and styles. The iPhone 17 is the go-to for anyone who wants a dependable iPhone without shelling out a fortune. It’s solid, no-frills, and gets the job done. Then there’s the iPhone 17 Air, this super sleek new option that’s rumored to be crazy thin and stylish, perfect for anyone who wants a phone that feels fancy but isn’t a total brick to carry around. For the tech nerds who always need the top dog, the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are set to show off with awesome cameras and serious power, ready to take on big players like the Samsung Galaxy S25.

 TechRadar has been tracking these leaks closely.Launch Date and Price: Mark Your CalendarsApple hasn’t dropped an official date yet, but leaks point to a September 9 or 10, 2025, launch event, with pre-orders likely starting September 12 and sales kicking off around September 19. That’s Apple’s usual rhythm, and sites like MacRumors back this up. Price-wise, expect something close to the iPhone 16 series, though fancier hardware might nudge costs up. Here’s the rumored breakdown:iPhone 17: $799-$849 (₹79,999-₹89,900 in India).
iPhone 17 Air: $899-$949 (₹89,999-₹99,900 in India).
iPhone 17 Pro: $999-$1,049 (₹1,34,900-₹1,45,990 in India).
iPhone 17 Pro Max: $1,199-$1,249 (₹1,64,900-₹1,64,990 in India) for 256GB.

The Pro Max’s price in India could sting, especially with tariffs. Check Hindustan Times for more on these estimates.Design: Sleek, Modern, and Maybe a Bit WildThe iPhone 17 series is getting a glow-up. The base iPhone 17 might sport a 6.3-inch OLED display with slimmer bezels and a dual-camera setup in a pill-shaped module. The iPhone 17 Air is the head-turner, possibly as thin as 6.25mm with a 6.6-inch edge-to-edge OLED and a single 48MP camera in a horizontal bar—think minimalist chic. The Pro and Pro Max could swap titanium for aluminum frames, with a new horizontal camera bar for three 48MP lenses. There’s even talk of a part-aluminum, part-glass back for MagSafe. Colors might include black, white, blue, green, purple, and a bold orange for the Pros. CNET dives deeper into these design shifts.Specs: Power and PolishUnder the hood, the iPhone 17 and Air are expected to rock the A19 chip, while the Pro and Pro Max get the A19 Pro, both on a 3nm process for speed and efficiency. RAM could hit 12GB on the Pros for AI and multitasking, per Tom’s Guide. All models are getting 120Hz ProMotion displays—finally! The front camera’s jumping to 24MP for sharper selfies. The Pro Max might pack a periscope lens for 5x-8x optical zoom and 8K video, plus a mechanical aperture for pro-level photography. Battery life’s improving, with the Pro Max possibly hitting 5,000mAh, though the Air’s slim build might mean a smaller 2,900mAh cell. Expect 50W MagSafe charging, Wi-Fi 7, and iOS 26 with AI goodies and AR/VR tweaks.Why It’s a Big DealThe iPhone 17 series feels like Apple’s swinging for the fences. The Air’s thin design is a fresh vibe, while the Pros are gunning for camera supremacy. But those prices? Ouch. Still, Apple’s polish and software support make it worth a look. Stay tuned for Apple’s official word, likely around August 26.