Putting an end to the anxious wait of fans, tech giant Apple announced the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro max at its much-anticipated annual ‘Awe Dropping’ event at Apple Park in Cupertino on Tuesday, September 9. The phones bring a new design, better cameras, faster performance and longer battery life.
iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max: Design and Display
The new models are built with aluminium on the outside, which makes them strong but still light. The material also helps keep the phones cooler when in use. There are two screen sizes – 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches – both brighter than before and easier to see in sunlight. Apple has also improved the glass on the front and back to make it harder to scratch or crack.
iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max: Cameras
The big highlight is the camera system. All three rear cameras are 48 megapixels, and the telephoto lens now goes up to 8x zoom, the longest ever on an iPhone. Photos are saved in 24 megapixels by default, giving a good balance between detail and file size.
The front camera is 18 megapixels and has a new “Center Stage” feature. It can adjust automatically to fit more people in the frame during selfies or video calls.
iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max: Performance
Inside, the phones run on the new A19 Pro chip. It’s faster and more efficient, designed for heavy tasks like gaming or editing videos. Apple has added a new cooling system that helps the phone stay fast without overheating.
Battery life
The Pro Max model gets the biggest boost in battery life. Apple says it can last up to 39 hours of video playback, about four hours more than the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Fast charging can take the battery to 50% in around 20 minutes.
Software and Features
Both models run iOS 26. New features include live translation, writing help, and improved visual search. The phones also support Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, 5G and eSIM. Safety options like sending messages via satellite are still included.
Price and Availability
The iPhone 17 Pro starts at $1,099 in the US. Pre-orders open on September 12, and the phones will be available from September 19. Storage options go up to 2TB, and a new Cosmic Orange colour has been added.
iPhone 17 Pro: Key Highlights
-Apple introduces a new TechWoven case for iPhone 17 Pro
-The iPhone 17 Pro features an aluminum body and vapour chamber cooling! No more titanium
-Aluminum unibody, proprietary alloy
-A19 Pro
-Vapor chamber & thermal design
-Ceramic back glass
-39 hours of video playback (eSIM model)
-All 48 MP cameras on back
-Tons of video editing features for pros
-iPhone 17 Pro Colours
Also Read: Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ iPhone 17 Launch Highlights
