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The iPhone 17 series is expected to launch in early September 2025, with the event likely on September 9, 2025. The lineup will include four models: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and for the first time, the iPhone 17 Air, replacing the Plus model. Pre-orders may start around September 12, with sales beginning around September 19, 2025
The iPhone 17 series introduces several significant camera upgrades across its models:
The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max feature a triple rear camera setup, each with 48-megapixel sensors for Wide, Ultra Wide, and Telephoto lenses. The telephoto lens now supports up to 8x optical zoom, an improvement from the 5x zoom on previous models, and it is said to have a movable lens for continuous optical zoom at various focal lengths.
The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air come with a dual camera system; the standard iPhone 17 has a 48MP wide and 12MP ultra-wide rear camera, while the iPhone 17 Air features a single 48MP wide camera.
All models come with an upgraded 24MP front-facing camera, doubling the resolution from 12MP in the iPhone 16 series, which improves image quality and allows for better cropping and low-light performance.
Video capabilities are notably enhanced, with the Pro models supporting 8K video recording and the ability to record dual video simultaneously using front and rear cameras through a new professional-grade camera app.
The iPhone 17 Pro models also might include a mechanical aperture for better control over depth of field and an additional camera control button for quick access to camera settings.
Key highlights rumored for the iPhone 17 series include:
A significant design overhaul, possibly with a new horizontal camera layout on some models and the slimmest iPhone ever, especially the iPhone 17 Air.
The new A19 Pro chip built on TSMC's 3nm process and possibly 12GB RAM in Pro models.
Major camera upgrades: 48MP telephoto lens with up to 8x optical zoom, 48MP primary and ultra-wide cameras, 24MP front camera, and support for 8K video recording.
Improved display with upgraded ceramic shield and anti-reflective, scratch-resistant technology.
iOS 26 as the operating system.
Expected pricing (in India) is higher than the iPhone 16 series, with the iPhone 17 Pro around ₹1,45,900 and Pro Max around ₹1,64,900. The iPhone 17 Air is expected to be a thinner and lighter model, likely priced below the Pro variants but above the base model.
Overall, the iPhone 17 series promises advanced performance, enhanced camera capabilities, new design elements, and a premium user experience with the latest iOS.
