The Apple iPhone 17 series has been making headlines for quite some time now. The company is expected to launch several smartphones in this lineup — iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone 17 Air. While Apple hasn’t officially announced the launch date yet, as per tradition, the series is likely to debut in September this year.
Even before the official launch, leaks have revealed key
details and specifications of the upcoming iPhones. According to the latest
reports, information about the price and expected launch date of the iPhone 17
in India and other countries has now surfaced.
Let’s take a look at which country will get the iPhone 17 at
the lowest price, and what to expect from the launch timeline.
Apple’s flagship lineup is expected to include four models this year:
1. IPhone 17 (base)
6.3″ OLED display with 120 Hz ProMotion
A19 chip, 8 GB RAM, 48 MP wide + 12 MP ultra-wide cams,
24 MP front cam
Expected Indian price: ~₹89,900–₹99,900
Launch window: Sep 11–13 globally; India release about 1–2 weeks later
2. IPhone 17 Pro
6.3″ ProMotion display, A19 Pro, 12 GB RAM, similar camera
setup to base + premium build changes
Expected price around ₹139,900–₹149,900
3. IPhone 17 Pro Max
6.9″ display, top-tier specs including larger battery
Expected price ₹144,900–₹169,900
4. iPhone 17 Air (Ultra-Slim/New Model)
Slimmest iPhone yet at ~5.5–6 mm thin; single 48 MP rear
cam, A19, large OLED screen (~6.6–6.7″)
Positioned between the base and Pro Max in size, more
affordable than Pro — estimated ₹79,900–₹89,
Key Launch Details:
Entire iPhone 17 series expected in September 2025, with
India launch ~1 week after global event Leaks hint at 4 models—with Apple
possibly dropping the “Plus” and opting for the Air/Slim variant instead
Software & Feature Insights
iOS 26 unveiled at WWDC June 9–13, 2025, introduces “Liquid
Glass” design and AI features—only fully supported on iPhone 15 Pro, 16, and
the upcoming 17.
Expect Promotion 120 Hz, under-screen Face ID on some 17
models, Wi‑Fi 7, Qi 2.2, in‑house 5G modem adoption (Apple‑built modems
debuting on SE and Slim/Air) .
Timeline at a Glance
|
Model |
Launch |
Price in India (≈) |
|
iPhone 16e |
Feb 28, 2025 |
₹59,900–₹69,900 |
|
iPhone 17 Series |
Sep 11–13, 2025 (global). India ~late Sep 2025 |
₹89,900–₹169,900 |
What Next?
If you’re looking for an affordable yet modern iPhone now,
the iPhone 16e is publicly available.
For the latest flagship features Promotion display, A19
chips, advanced cameras hold off for the iPhone 17 lineup due in September.
If not iphone than what?
If you're not interested in the iPhone 17, here are some alternative
options depending on your priorities like performance, budget, and Android/iOS
preference:
Top Android Alternatives
If you're open to Android, these are strong competitors:
|