What’s New in the iPhone 17 Lineup?

Yes, the iPhone 17 was just launched—with pre-orders starting Sept 12 and full availability from Sept 19. It brings major upgrades in display, chips, cameras, and design across the board. You can also check out Apple’s refreshed AirPods Pro 3 and Apple Watch series introduced at the same event.

  • iPhone 17 (Base Model)

    • Display: Larger 6.3-inch OLED screen with 120 Hz ProMotion refresh rate (adaptive down to 1 Hz for better battery life)

    • Durability: Ceramic Shield 2 front cover and improved back durability 

    • Cameras: 48 MP dual fusion rear camera; upgraded 18 MP front camera with a larger sensor for enhanced selfies 

    • Chip: A19 chip (6-core CPU, 5-core GPU) plus new N1 networking chip (Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread) 

    • Price: Starting at $799 (US) with 256 GB of storage

    • Colors: Lavender, Mist Blue, Sage, Black, White 

    • .iPhone Air (a brand-new ultra-slim addition)

    • Design: Slimmest iPhone ever at just 5.6 mm, constructed from “spacecraft” grade titanium; extremely lightweight yet durable

    • Display: 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR with ProMotion 120 Hz, Always-On display, and up to 3,000 nits brightness

    • Chips: A19 Pro, N1 networking, and C1X 5G modem (double the speed of previous gen) 

    • Cameras: 48 MP Fusion rear camera plus the new 18 MP Center Stage front camera (square sensor for selfies in both portrait & landscape orientations) .

    • Durability: Ceramic Shield 2 covers both front and back; 3× scratch resistance, improved anti-reflection

    • Price: $999 (US) iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max

    • Build: Aluminum unibody with built-in vapor-chamber cooling; offers best-ever battery life for an iPhone 

    • Chip: A19 Pro with excellent efficiency and performance .

    • Camera System: Triple 48 MP Fusion cameras (Main, Ultra-Wide, new Telephoto) offering up to 8× optical-quality zoom; includes Square-sensor 18 MP Center Stage front camera 

    • Pro Video Features: ProRes RAW support, Apple Log 2, genlock—ideal for filmmakers and content creators 

    • Colors: Deep Blue, Cosmic Orange, Silver

    • Price:

      • iPhone 17 Pro starts at $1,099 (US) 

      • Pro Max up to $1,199 (US) 

Availability Timeline

  • Pre-orders begin on Friday, September 12, 2025 

  • Official release date: Friday, September 19, 2025, globally

Summary Table

Model Highlights Price (US) Release Date
iPhone 17 6.3″ 120 Hz ProMotion, A19, N1 chip, 48 MP dual camera $799 Sep 19, 2025
iPhone Air Ultra-slim 5.6 mm titanium, A19 Pro, 48 MP Fusion, 18 MP Center Stage $999 Sep 19, 2025
iPhone 17 Pro/Max Vapor cooling, A19 Pro, triple cameras with 8× zoom, pro video tools $1,099–$1,199 Sep 19, 2025
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