iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air India Price, Features, Launch Timeline
iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, Pro, and Pro Max could launch Sept 9 in India. Expected prices, specs, design changes, and iOS 26 rollout details revealed.
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Apple is preparing to introduce the iPhone 17 series in India next month, with the lineup tipped to bring both hardware upgrades and fresh design elements. The upcoming family is expected to include four models — iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max — each shipping with iOS 26 preinstalled.
Industry reports indicate that the new range may carry refinements to Dynamic Island, offering smoother navigation. Market watchers say the update could mark one of the most notable shifts in Apple’s smartphone design strategy in recent years.
Early leaks suggest the standard iPhone 17 could debut at about Rs 83,300, higher than the Rs 79,900 starting price of the iPhone 16. The iPhone 17 Air, which is said to replace the Plus variant, may be priced between Rs 90,000 and Rs 1,00,000, placing it firmly in the premium catego
The entry model is rumored to feature a 6.1–6.3-inch LTPO OLED panel with 120Hz ProMotion, Apple’s new A19 chipset, 8GB RAM, Wi-Fi 7, and the C1 5G modem. The device may carry dual 48MP rear sensors (wide and ultra-wide), while the front camera is expected to be upgraded to 24MP. Efficiency improvements in the battery and design alignment with the Pro series are also expected.
The Air is positioned as an ultra-thin option, reportedly measuring between 5.5mm and 6.3mm in thickness. It could ship with a 6.6–6.7-inch LTPO OLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate. Optics may include a single 48MP rear camera and a 24MP front camera. Hardware leaks point to the same A19 processor, Apple’s C1 modem, 8GB RAM, and storage options of 256GB and 512GB. Battery capacity is speculated to be 2,800mAh, with efficiency gains expected to compensate for the smaller size.
Apple is widely expected to host its global keynote September 9, where the iPhone 17 series will be announced alongside a new Apple Watch. According to leaks, pre-orders may begin September 12, followed by retail availability on September 19. These dates are consistent with Apple’s past release cycles and reports from Bloomberg and Forbes.
The iPhone 17 series will debut with iOS 26, with the stable version scheduled to roll out on September 16 for devices starting from iPhone 11. Alongside the phone launch, Apple may also unveil refreshed AirPods, HomePod, Apple TV, and Apple Watch models.
