Apple unveiled the iPhone 17 series on September 9, 2025. The lineup includes:

• iPhone 17
• iPhone 17 Pro
• iPhone 17 Pro Max
• iPhone Air (new, thinnest iPhone yet)

Preorders are open, and sales start on September 19, 2025.

Key Features and Comparisons

iPhone 17 vs iPhone Air:

• iPhone Air replaces the old “Plus” variant.
• Air is very thin (5.6mm) and weighs 165g.
• Smaller battery and single 48MP rear camera.
• iPhone 17 has 48MP ultrawide camera and standard ProMotion 120Hz display.

iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max:

• Redesigned rectangular camera layout with 48MP telephoto sensor.
• A19 Pro processor with vapor chamber cooling for heavy use.
• Display sizes: Pro – 6.3-inch, Pro Max – 6.9-inch.

iPhone Air Specs:

• A19 Pro chip with one fewer GPU core.
• 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR display.
• No vapor chamber.

Battery Life

• iPhone 17: 30 hours video playback
• iPhone 17 Pro: 31 hours
• iPhone 17 Pro Max: 37 hours
• iPhone Air: 27 hours (MagSafe battery pack optional)

Software

• All phones run iOS 26 with “Liquid Glass” interface.
• AI-based features work on iPhone 15 Pro series and newer models.

Prices in India

• iPhone 17: Rs 82,900
• iPhone 17 Pro: Rs 1,34,900
• iPhone 17 Pro Max: Rs 1,49,900
• iPhone Air: Rs 1,19,900

The iPhone 17 series brings better displays, faster processors, and improved cameras. iPhone Air is a slim alternative with lower weight but slightly reduced performance and battery.