As September inches closer, tech enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the release of the iPhone 17 series are growing restless. Even before Apple’s big day next month, rumours and leaks are already flooding the internet. The iPhone 17 series is set to include the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Apple may also unveil the iPhone 17 Air, touted as the thinnest iPhone ever, which is expected to replace the iPhone 16 Plus.
While pricing will catch most attention, the iPhone 17 series is also set to bring several advancements in design, performance, and manufacturing. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are expected to feature major upgrades in both camera and speed, while the iPhone 17 Air is designed to impress with its slim, lightweight profile.
Amid rising excitement, here’s what to expect from the iPhone 17 series ahead of its September launch:
iPhone 17 series: Expected design
The iPhone 17 series is expected to see its most striking changes in exterior design, particularly for the Pro models. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are rumoured to replace the titanium build with a fresh aluminium-and-glass construction. Leaks also point to a large rectangular camera bar on the back, replacing the traditional square bump.
Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Air is rumoured to be just 5.5 mm thick, making it the slimmest iPhone yet. The standard iPhone 17, however, is expected to look almost identical to the iPhone 16.
iPhone 17 series: Expected performance upgrades
All iPhone 17 models are expected to bring major performance improvements. The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air are expected to use Apple’s latest A19 chip, while the Pro variants could be equipped with the higher-end A19 Pro. Both Pro models are said to include 12GB of RAM, allowing smoother multitasking and potentially more advanced Apple Intelligence features. Rumours suggest that Siri may integrate Gemini in the future, which means the iPhone will require more RAM than ever. All models are expected to launch with iOS 26.
iPhone 17 series: Expected camera upgrades
The cameras are tipped for some of the biggest upgrades in the iPhone 17 lineup. All four models are expected to include a 24MP front-facing camera, doubling the resolution of the current 12MP sensor. The iPhone 17 Pro Max could debut a triple 48MP setup, complete with a new periscope telephoto lens offering up to 8x optical zoom. If true, this would make it the first iPhone to feature three 48MP sensors – covering the main, ultrawide, and telephoto lenses.
iPhone 17 series: Expected price
In India, the base model of the iPhone 17 is expected to start at around Rs 79,999, thanks to local manufacturing. However, the price could rise if Apple decides to make 256GB storage the default option.
The iPhone 17 Air and Pro models are expected to be priced higher than the standard version, reflecting their additional features.
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