iPhone 17 (standard)
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iPhone 17 Air/Slim (new lightweight alternative replacing Plus)
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iPhone 17 Pro
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iPhone 17 Pro Max
Release Timeline & Pricing
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Launch window: Likely September 11–13, 2025, with sales beginning around September 19
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Pricing:
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Base iPhone 17 ≈ US $799 (128 GB)
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iPhone 17 Air ≈ $899
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iPhone 17 Pro ≈ $1,099
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iPhone 17 Pro Max ≈ $1,199
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Design & Display
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ProMotion 120 Hz LTPO OLED across the full lineup and Always-On display even on non-Pro models
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Thinner & lighter builds:
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Air/Slim model rumored at ~5.5–6 mm thickness, titanium-aluminum chassis, and possibly portless with eSIM
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All models may use enhanced scratch-resistant anti-reflective glass
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Frame materials vary: titanium for Air and Pro models; aluminum for the base
Battery & Thermals
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iPhone 17 Pro Max rumored to host a 5,000 mAh battery, the largest yet, with playback up to ~35
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Entire lineup expected to adopt vapor chamber cooling for better performance consistency
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Potential for graphene-enhanced batteries and faster wireless charging (~35–40 W)
Chip & Memory
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Base models: A19 Bionic (3 nm) with 8–12 GB RAM (possibly 12 GB even in non-Pro)
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Pro versions: A19 Pro chip built on N3P 3 nm, paired with 12 GB RAM
Cameras
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Front-facing camera upgraded to 24 MP with a six-element lens
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Pro models: Triple 48 MP rear sensors—main, ultra-wide, and telephoto—Pro Max may include 5–10× periscope zoom
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8K video, dual video capture, and AI imaging tools anticipated
Under-Display Face ID & Connectivity
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Rumors suggest face ID sensors embedded beneath the screen on Pro models
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Connectivity upgrades: Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, possible USB‑C or portless design
Software & AI
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Ships with iOS 26, heavy on AI—live translation, smarter Siri, real-time photo/video processing, on-device intelligence
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Core AI features include smart framing, scene detection, smart notifications, and generative AI in system apps
Summary
| Feature | What’s New |
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| Design | Thinner, lighter, titanium chassis, under-display Face ID |
| Display | 120 Hz ProMotion + Always-On, scratch-resistant glass |
| Chip & RAM | A19/A19 Pro, 8–12 GB RAM |
| Cameras | 24 MP selfie, triple 48 MP rear, periscope zoom |
| Battery | Up to 5,000 mAh, vapor chamber cooling, faster charging |
| Software | iOS 26 with deep AI features, Wi‑Fi 7 support |