Apple iPhone 17 price: From likely cost in India to specifications - here's all you need to know
Several leaked images of lens protection covers, allegedly belonging to the iPhone 17 have surfaced online, with each model rumored to receive major enhancements in design, processing power, screen technology, and camera performance.
According to the reports, Apple is expected to launch the new iPhones between 8 and 11 September, sticking with its usual early-September window. Pre-orders are also likely to commence in the same week.
Apple has launched new iPhones during the second week of September in nine out of the last ten years, with 2020 being the only exception due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the rumors suggest.
The iPhone 17 lineup is expected to launch in 6 different colours, including black, grey, silver, light blue, light green, and light purple
Alongside the colour leaks, some reports also suggest a few design changes. The Apple logo on the Pro models appears to have been repositioned slightly lower on the rear panel.
The camera module is also rumored to have undergone a redesign, with three sensors now housed in circular units aligned on the left within a rectangular camera bar. The LED flash and LiDAR sensor are reportedly positioned to the right of this setup.
The iPhone 17 lineup is expected to launch in India with a starting price of approximately ₹ 79,900 for the base model.
However, both the base and Pro models are likely to experience a price increase due to the trade tariffs introduced during the Trump administration.
With ongoing geopolitical tensions between the US and China, production costs for iPhones manufactured in China have surged, which resulted in higher global retail prices.
The iPhone 17 Pro may cost ₹ 1,45,000, while the iPhone 17 Air could be priced around ₹ 90,000 in India.
The new addition to the lineup, iPhone 17 Air is expected to carry a price tag of around $899 in the United States, and AED 3,799 in Dubai.
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