Anticipated release details, design, elements, attributes, pricing, and recent leaks pertaining to the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, 17 Pro, and 17 Air models
The tech world is abuzz with excitement as the release of Apple's highly anticipated iPhone 17 series draws near. Scheduled for September 2025, the series is set to include four models: the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Design and Display
The iPhone 17 Pro Max will boast a 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate. This display may feature a new anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coating for improved sunlight visibility. The device will sport an aluminium frame with a two-tone rear design, combining glass and metal, and will depart from titanium for better weight balance and thermal properties. Colour options for the Pro Max include black, white/silver, dark blue, and copper-orange.
The iPhone 17 and 17 Air will offer slightly smaller displays at 6.3 inches, with reduced borders and ProMotion (120Hz) support for the first time on a non-Pro model. The Air model will introduce a Pixel-like single camera island design. Colour options for the base models will include Light Gold, Light Blue, Purple, and Green.
Camera System
The Pro models (iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max) will feature a triple 48MP rear camera setup, consisting of wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto lenses. These cameras will offer up to 8x continuous optical zoom, advanced features such as a variable mechanical aperture for better depth-of-field control, and dual video recording (simultaneous front and rear recording). The iPhone 17 will have a dual camera setup (48MP wide + 12MP ultra-wide), and the iPhone 17 Air will sport a single 48MP sensor. All models will upgrade the front-facing camera to 24MP with a six-element lens, improving image quality, detail capture, and cropping capabilities.
Performance and Memory
The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air will be powered by the A18 and A19 chips, respectively. The Pro and Pro Max models will run the more powerful A19 Pro chip. RAM will increase, with Pro models expected to have 12GB of RAM, while the Air may have 8GB compared to its predecessor's 6GB. This performance boost targets demanding users and contributes to smoother multitasking and gaming experiences.
Other Features
ProMotion 120Hz refresh rate support is expected to be extended across the entire iPhone 17 lineup, enabling more responsive and smooth screen interactions and likely supporting Always-On Display functionality. The design shift in materials and colour variants aims to balance aesthetics, weight, and thermal management better.
Pricing and Release Date
While Apple has not yet officially confirmed the pricing and release date of the iPhone 17 series, several credible leaks and industry analyst reports suggest that the iPhone 17 will be priced at Rs 79,999, the iPhone 17 Pro at Rs 1,39,900, the iPhone 17 Pro Max at Rs 1,64,900, and the iPhone 17 Air at around Rs 99,999. The iPhone 17 series is expected to launch between September 11 to September 13, although the exact date remains unknown.
The iPhone 17 Air is said to rival the Galaxy S25 Edge, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Pro are rumoured to get a triple 48MP camera setup, including wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto lens. The iPhone 17 series devices are expected to offer increased battery backup with up to 25W fast charging.
[1]: Leaks and Analyst Reports (2025)
- The iPhone 17 Pro Max and Pro models, equipped with a triple 48MP camera setup, are rumored to challenge the photography capabilities of the Galaxy S25 Edge.
- To cater to a diverse audience, the new iPhone 17 series, including the standard iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max, will offer a range of color options, such as black, white/silver, dark blue, copper-orange, light gold, light blue, purple, and green.
