Apple Reveals the iPhone 17 Family – A Big Leap in Design and Power

Sleek and Strong: iPhone Air

The iPhone Air stands out as the thinnest iPhone ever, measuring just 5.6 mm in thickness.

• It features a 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion (120Hz) and a very bright peak brightness of 3,000 nits.

• The body is made tough with a titanium frame protected by a ceramic shield.

• Inside, it runs on the brand-new A19 Pro chip, the same processor used in the Pro models.

• Connectivity has been improved with Apple’s own C1x modem, which is twice as fast as its predecessor.

• The camera system includes a 48 MP Fusion rear camera, a 12 MP telephoto lens, and an 18 MP front camera with “Center Stage” that automatically keeps you in frame during video calls.

• It also includes modern features like Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread, and an Action button for quick access.

• Apple promises up to 40 hours of video playback on a single charge.

• Price in India starts at ₹1,19,900 for 256 GB, moving up to ₹1,59,900 for 1 TB.

• Pre-orders begin September 12, with the phones available starting September 18.

The Everyday Champion: iPhone 17

The standard iPhone 17 is slightly larger but packed with fresh upgrades.

• It sports a 6.3-inch display with 120 Hz, 3,000 nits brightness, and new Ceramic Shield 2, which improves resistance to scratches and cracks.

• It’s powered by the A19 chip, designed for future AI features.

• The dual-fusion camera—a 48 MP main camera with 2× telephoto and a 48 MP ultra-wide camera—captures more detail, backed by an 18 MP square front camera that’s great for landscape selfies.

• Available storage options: 256 GB (₹82,900) and 512 GB (₹1,02,900).

• Colors include lavender, mist blue, black, white, and sage.

• Pre-orders are open from September 12, with sales starting September 18.
  
  

High-Power Performance: iPhone 17 Pro

Taking a step up, the iPhone 17 Pro adds premium features for power users.

• It packs a 6.3-inch ProMotion 120 Hz display with Always-On and ultra-bright screen at 3,000 nits.

• A Ceramic Shield 2 on both sides and a 7000-series aluminium unibody with vapor-chamber cooling give it both durability and better performance.

• Inside, it uses the A19 Pro chip with a 6-core CPU, 6-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine, plus the N1 wireless chip for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread.

• Camera enthusiasts will love the 48 MP triple Fusion camera system, including a telephoto lens with 8× optical zoom—the best zoom yet on an iPhone.

• The front camera is 18 MP with Center Stage, 4K HDR video, and stabilisation.

• It supports Dolby Vision HDR, ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, and genlock for professional video workflows.

• Runs iOS 26, introducing Apple Intelligence, Live Translation, offline AI models, and enhanced privacy tools.

• Prices start at ₹1,34,900 (256 GB), going up to ₹1,74,900 (1 TB).

• Available in silver, cosmic orange, and deep blue. Pre-orders from September 9, with sales on September 18.

The Ultimate Powerhouse: iPhone 17 Pro Max

For those wanting the best, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is Apple’s top tier offering.

• It features a massive 6.9-inch ProMotion display with Always-On and 3,000 nits brightness.

• Built with Ceramic Shield 2 and aluminium unibody with vapor-chamber cooling for unmatched durability and performance.

• Equipped with the A19 Pro chip plus enhanced cooling—delivering up to 40% better sustained performance.

• It packs the longest battery life yet in an iPhone and supports 50% charge in just 20 minutes using a new 40 W USB-C adapter.

• Its 48 MP triple camera offers 8× optical zoom and up to 40× digital zoom.

• The front camera captures 4K HDR video with Center Stage and can record front and rear simultaneously.

• Also includes Dolby Vision HDR, ProRes RAW, and genlock for creators.

• It comes with N1 chip (Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread) and runs iOS 26 with Apple Intelligence features.

• Price ranges from ₹1,49,900 (256 GB) to ₹2,29,900 (2 TB).

• Sold in silver, cosmic orange, and deep blue. Pre-orders start September 9, shipping begins September 18