The iPhone 17 series is going to be one of the most hotly anticipated smartphone launches of recent years, with plenty of rumors hinting at exciting upgrades and an iPhone 17 Air. Here then is everything we expect from the iPhone 17 series, including the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Release Date and Prices
Every September, the first Tuesday is reserved for new iPhones. This year, we have rumors of a September 9 reveal, with preorders shortly thereafter. Release Date: September 12 or 19 for the iPhone 17 Tariffs will inflate pricing, and it could start at around:
- iPhone 17: $829
- iPhone 17 Air: $979
- iPhone 17 Pro: $1,049
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: $1,249
Design and Display
The biggest design change to the iPhone 17 series could be the iPhone 17 Air. The Air could also adopt a Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge-like thin, lightweight chassis — inevitably at the cost of a smaller battery.
There are also rumors that we will see a pill-shaped camera bar across all models instead of the square camera block that is also another iPhone trademark. Even though we are getting those new form factors, the normal iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max are still said to keep dimensions that are similar to last year’s:
- iPhone 17: 6.1-inch display
- iPhone 17 Pro: 6.3-inch display
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 6.9 inches screen
- iPhone 17 Air: 6.7-inches (Rumored Mid-tier Variant)
One significant improvement might be a 120Hz refresh rate on all models, further leveling the playing field between standard and Pro models.
Cameras
Improved camera is likely too, but it will vary from model to model. The traditional iPhone 17 may pack a pair of cameras — a 48MP main and 12MP ultrawide. Since we already know the iPhone 15’s camera specs, the only new development here is the introduction of a third telephoto camera on the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, which is rumored for (but still unconfirmed with 5x optical zoom) an 8x telephoto option at 12MP.
The rest of the iPhone 17 lineup might get only one 48MP camera and that could be the iPhone 17 Air. Last year’s 12MP front-facing cameras could get a significant bump to 24MP.
Performance and Software
The new A19 chip is expected to power the iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max, and Air, while the standard iPhone 17 may feature the A18. Rumors about this have been unclear as to whether or not Apple would include its C1 5G modem. On the RAM side, it should stay at 8GB since it is needed for AI features.
Storage — Expected to be as follows:
- iPhone 17: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
- iPhone 17 Pro: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Most models are likely to have similar battery capacities, though the iPhone 17 Pro Max could also feature a slight increase to 5,000 mAh while the iPhone 17 Air, owing to its thin profile, is believed to feature a more modest cell. All models will likely come with iOS 26 on board.
It comes across as just the right combination of careful incremental updates and some brand new stuff like the iPhone 17 Air to keep Apple relevant to both the masses and the power users who want Pro features.
FAQ
Apple could announce the iPhone 17 family on September 9 in 2025, with sales on either September 12 or September 19, according to rumors.
Prices in the US will likely match so: iPhone 17 $829, iPhone 17 Air $979, iPhone 17 Pro $1049, iPhone 17 Pro Max $1249
Expected display sizes: iPhone 17: 6.1-inch iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max: 6.3 / 6.9-inch iPhone 17 Air: ~6.7 inches
iPhone 17 → 2 cameras – iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max → 3 cameras – iPhone 17 Air → 1 camera In addition to rear cameras, front cameras reportedly could receive a 24MP upgrade as well.
A19 chip for iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max, and possibly Air; A18 chip for iPhone 17
