iPhone 17 coming soon: Possible price, specs, features and everything else we know about it

India Today

28-04-2025

Apple likely to replace iPhone Plus with iPhone 17 Air
The iPhone 17 series is said to come with 120Hz display
Apple is also likely to switch back to aluminium frame in Pro phones
We are expecting the next-generation iPhone in September 2025. And of course the new lineup will bring in some new upgrades. There are whispers of a major redesign â€' especially regarding the iPhone 17 Pro series â€' with some new material for better durability, bigger displays, thinner profiles, upgraded processors, and next-generation AI features across the line-up.
But the main highlight, which you might have already heard a lot about on the pages of India Today Tech, is Apple's plan to bring an entirely new model â€' the iPhone 17 Air. This model could join the existing Standard, Pro, and Pro Max versions â€' replacing the iPhone Plus. If rumours hold true, the upcoming line-up could mark one of the most significant iPhone upgrade since the iPhone X.
Of course, the Cupertino giant is all tight-lipped about what's cooking, but leaks and analysts are giving us a fair idea of what can be expected. So, here's a detailed look at everything else we are expecting from Apple's 2025 flagship, which is the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Here are some of the biggest changes we can expect across the line-up:
No iPhone 17 Plus: This would be the major change. Apple ended its iPhone mini era with the iPhone 13 mini and introduced a bigger iPhone â€' the iPhone 14 Plus â€' for users who wanted features of a standard iPhone but with a bigger display and battery. However, Apple has been struggling with the sales of the Plus models and hence, according to Apple-watcher Mark Gurman, this year we might see the end of the iPhone Plus as well.
New iPhone 17 Air: So this year, the fourth iPhone, replacing the iPhone 16 Plus, is rumoured to be the iPhone 17 Air. Leaks suggest the iPhone 17 Air will be the slimmest iPhone Apple has ever launched. It will be positioned for users who are looking for a powerful iPhone but with a comparatively lighter form factor â€' something that has worked for Apple with its iPad Air and MacBook Air.
ProMotion for all models: Apple has been keeping users waiting for a faster display on standard models for years. On one side, where Android smartphones in mid-range pricing already offer up to 120Hz, the 60Hz display on the standard iPhone has been a sore point. However, Apple is reportedly planning to bring the 120Hz refresh rate to all models. This will also bring in Always-On Display feature across the lineup.
24-megapixel selfie camera: Another big upgrade rumoured across the line-up is an upgraded 24-megapixel camera sensor at the front for selfies and video calls.
Apple Intelligence: The iPhone 16 series gave us a glimpse of Apple's plans for turning iPhones into more AI-focused devices. With the new iteration of iPhones, one of the biggest highlights will be deeper integration of Apple Intelligence â€' Apple's suite of on-device AI features. We can expect smarter Siri interactions to enhance image editing, real-time translation, predictive text, and personalised UI elements. Apple is also rumoured to introduce new privacy-focused AI tools that do not require constant internet connectivity. All these features will be driven by iOS 19, which is expected to be rolled out in phases.
So, those are some of the big overall upgrades we are excited to see across the lineup. Now let's dive deeper into what each model will get in terms of individual upgrades. iPhone 17 expected features
Design and display: While Apple is said to keep the new iPhones a bit lighter, it is also likely to increase the size of the display. Apple could increase the display size slightly for the standard models, introducing a 6.3-inch screen â€' up from the 6.1-inch display of the iPhone 16.
The screen is expected to feature an improved OLED panel with better brightness, colour accuracy, and power efficiency. And of course, the 120Hz refresh rate. The Dynamic Island is likely to continue, possibly becoming smaller and more refined. The design, however, is said to remain largely the same, and we might see the same pill-shaped dual-camera setup at the back.
Processor and RAM: The iPhone 17 is likely to debut with the new A19 chip, built on a more advanced 3-nanometre fabrication process, for higher efficiency and AI-focused processing capabilities. Complementing the chip will be 8GB RAM. There were reports that the entire line-up might get 12GB, but Apple is reportedly stuck with supply issues, so the standard iPhone 17 may skip this.
Camera: The standard iPhone 17 may see upgrades in both hardware and computational photography. It is expected to arrive with dual 48-megapixel rear cameras (Wide + Ultra Wide) along with a 24-megapixel front camera.
Battery and charging: Battery life could also see a noticeable jump with improved efficiency due to the A19 chip. We are expecting minor increases in actual battery capacity along with faster wired and MagSafe wireless charging. Apple is also likely to bring easier battery replacement with new adhesive tech, which the company introduced with the iPhone 16 series. iPhone 17 Air expected features
Design and display: The rumoured iPhone 17 Air could become the thinnest and lightest iPhone ever made â€' with 5.5mm to 6.25mm thickness. Reports suggest Apple could introduce it with a flat aluminium frame, matte finish, and extremely slim bezels. However, the thinness could bring some trade-offs like just a single rear camera in a pill-shaped bump and no SIM tray â€' eSIM-only in all regions.
On the display side, the iPhone 17 Air is said to be bigger than the standard iPhone with a 6.6-inch LTPO OLED, sitting right between the Pro and Pro Max sizes â€' and of course, with ProMotion (120Hz) and Always-On Display, if Apple indeed brings these features to all models.
Processor: The new iPhone 17 Air is expected to feature the A19 chip, same as the standard iPhone 17. However, while the entire series is expected to feature Qualcomm modems, the iPhone 17 Air might feature Apple's first in-house 5G modem – which already arrived with iPhone 16eâ€' to fit in the slimmer form factor and back a bigger battery.
Camera: The iPhone 17 Air is said to feature a single 48-megapixel rear camera. Though with only one lens, Apple is expected to improve the photography capabilities with computational photography upgrades. iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max expected features
Design: Apple is likely to switch back to an aluminium frame (replacing titanium) for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The Pro flagships are said to feature a half-glass, half-aluminium back for better durability â€' the decision is also said to be in line with Apple's 2030 carbon neutrality plans.
The iPhone 17 Pro phones are also expected to get a major design change at the back with a new horizontal pill-shaped camera bump for a more refined look.
Display: The iPhone 17 Pro will likely get a 6.3-inch LTPO OLED (same size as the iPhone 17 but with Pro features) screen while the iPhone 17 Pro Max is likely to get a 6.9-inch display (up from 6.7 inches).
Processor: Both the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are expected to feature a newer and better A19 Pro chip with bigger 12GB RAM. Although some rumours suggest that only the Pro Max will get 12GB RAM exclusively.
Camera: The iPhone 17 Pro models are expected to come with a three-camera 48-megapixel system (Wide, Ultra Wide, Telephoto) with variable aperture and even 8K video recording. The iPhone 17 Pro Max, meanwhile, is expected to get Tetra Prism Telephoto as the third camera lens, with improved low-light and zoom performance and dual video recording (front + rear cameras simultaneously). iPhone 17 series launch and India price
Apple typically holds its iPhone events in September, and the iPhone 17 series is expected to stick to that timeline, likely launching in September 2025. Pre-orders could open within days of the announcement, with deliveries beginning around a week after the launch.
As for pricing, the iPhone 17 might start around Rs 79,900. However, in India and other global markets, we might see slight price hikes depending on currency fluctuations and import duties that the latest tariff war has brought to global supply chain.
We are expecting the next-generation iPhone in September 2025. And of course the new lineup will bring in some new upgrades. There are whispers of a major redesign â€' especially regarding the iPhone 17 Pro series â€' with some new material for better durability, bigger displays, thinner profiles, upgraded processors, and next-generation AI features across the line-up.
But the main highlight, which you might have already heard a lot about on the pages of India Today Tech, is Apple's plan to bring an entirely new model â€' the iPhone 17 Air. This model could join the existing Standard, Pro, and Pro Max versions â€' replacing the iPhone Plus. If rumours hold true, the upcoming line-up could mark one of the most significant iPhone upgrade since the iPhone X.
Of course, the Cupertino giant is all tight-lipped about what's cooking, but leaks and analysts are giving us a fair idea of what can be expected. So, here's a detailed look at everything else we are expecting from Apple's 2025 flagship, which is the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Here are some of the biggest changes we can expect across the line-up:
No iPhone 17 Plus: This would be the major change. Apple ended its iPhone mini era with the iPhone 13 mini and introduced a bigger iPhone â€' the iPhone 14 Plus â€' for users who wanted features of a standard iPhone but with a bigger display and battery. However, Apple has been struggling with the sales of the Plus models and hence, according to Apple-watcher Mark Gurman, this year we might see the end of the iPhone Plus as well.
New iPhone 17 Air: So this year, the fourth iPhone, replacing the iPhone 16 Plus, is rumoured to be the iPhone 17 Air. Leaks suggest the iPhone 17 Air will be the slimmest iPhone Apple has ever launched. It will be positioned for users who are looking for a powerful iPhone but with a comparatively lighter form factor â€' something that has worked for Apple with its iPad Air and MacBook Air.
ProMotion for all models: Apple has been keeping users waiting for a faster display on standard models for years. On one side, where Android smartphones in mid-range pricing already offer up to 120Hz, the 60Hz display on the standard iPhone has been a sore point. However, Apple is reportedly planning to bring the 120Hz refresh rate to all models. This will also bring in Always-On Display feature across the lineup.
24-megapixel selfie camera: Another big upgrade rumoured across the line-up is an upgraded 24-megapixel camera sensor at the front for selfies and video calls.
Apple Intelligence: The iPhone 16 series gave us a glimpse of Apple's plans for turning iPhones into more AI-focused devices. With the new iteration of iPhones, one of the biggest highlights will be deeper integration of Apple Intelligence â€' Apple's suite of on-device AI features. We can expect smarter Siri interactions to enhance image editing, real-time translation, predictive text, and personalised UI elements. Apple is also rumoured to introduce new privacy-focused AI tools that do not require constant internet connectivity. All these features will be driven by iOS 19, which is expected to be rolled out in phases.
So, those are some of the big overall upgrades we are excited to see across the lineup. Now let's dive deeper into what each model will get in terms of individual upgrades. iPhone 17 expected features
Design and display: While Apple is said to keep the new iPhones a bit lighter, it is also likely to increase the size of the display. Apple could increase the display size slightly for the standard models, introducing a 6.3-inch screen â€' up from the 6.1-inch display of the iPhone 16.
The screen is expected to feature an improved OLED panel with better brightness, colour accuracy, and power efficiency. And of course, the 120Hz refresh rate. The Dynamic Island is likely to continue, possibly becoming smaller and more refined. The design, however, is said to remain largely the same, and we might see the same pill-shaped dual-camera setup at the back.
Processor and RAM: The iPhone 17 is likely to debut with the new A19 chip, built on a more advanced 3-nanometre fabrication process, for higher efficiency and AI-focused processing capabilities. Complementing the chip will be 8GB RAM. There were reports that the entire line-up might get 12GB, but Apple is reportedly stuck with supply issues, so the standard iPhone 17 may skip this.
Camera: The standard iPhone 17 may see upgrades in both hardware and computational photography. It is expected to arrive with dual 48-megapixel rear cameras (Wide + Ultra Wide) along with a 24-megapixel front camera.
Battery and charging: Battery life could also see a noticeable jump with improved efficiency due to the A19 chip. We are expecting minor increases in actual battery capacity along with faster wired and MagSafe wireless charging. Apple is also likely to bring easier battery replacement with new adhesive tech, which the company introduced with the iPhone 16 series. iPhone 17 Air expected features
Design and display: The rumoured iPhone 17 Air could become the thinnest and lightest iPhone ever made â€' with 5.5mm to 6.25mm thickness. Reports suggest Apple could introduce it with a flat aluminium frame, matte finish, and extremely slim bezels. However, the thinness could bring some trade-offs like just a single rear camera in a pill-shaped bump and no SIM tray â€' eSIM-only in all regions.
On the display side, the iPhone 17 Air is said to be bigger than the standard iPhone with a 6.6-inch LTPO OLED, sitting right between the Pro and Pro Max sizes â€' and of course, with ProMotion (120Hz) and Always-On Display, if Apple indeed brings these features to all models.
Processor: The new iPhone 17 Air is expected to feature the A19 chip, same as the standard iPhone 17. However, while the entire series is expected to feature Qualcomm modems, the iPhone 17 Air might feature Apple's first in-house 5G modem – which already arrived with iPhone 16eâ€' to fit in the slimmer form factor and back a bigger battery.
Camera: The iPhone 17 Air is said to feature a single 48-megapixel rear camera. Though with only one lens, Apple is expected to improve the photography capabilities with computational photography upgrades. iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max expected features
Design: Apple is likely to switch back to an aluminium frame (replacing titanium) for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The Pro flagships are said to feature a half-glass, half-aluminium back for better durability â€' the decision is also said to be in line with Apple's 2030 carbon neutrality plans.
The iPhone 17 Pro phones are also expected to get a major design change at the back with a new horizontal pill-shaped camera bump for a more refined look.
Display: The iPhone 17 Pro will likely get a 6.3-inch LTPO OLED (same size as the iPhone 17 but with Pro features) screen while the iPhone 17 Pro Max is likely to get a 6.9-inch display (up from 6.7 inches).
Processor: Both the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are expected to feature a newer and better A19 Pro chip with bigger 12GB RAM. Although some rumours suggest that only the Pro Max will get 12GB RAM exclusively.
Camera: The iPhone 17 Pro models are expected to come with a three-camera 48-megapixel system (Wide, Ultra Wide, Telephoto) with variable aperture and even 8K video recording. The iPhone 17 Pro Max, meanwhile, is expected to get Tetra Prism Telephoto as the third camera lens, with improved low-light and zoom performance and dual video recording (front + rear cameras simultaneously). iPhone 17 series launch and India price
Apple typically holds its iPhone events in September, and the iPhone 17 series is expected to stick to that timeline, likely launching in September 2025. Pre-orders could open within days of the announcement, with deliveries beginning around a week after the launch.
As for pricing, the iPhone 17 might start around Rs 79,900. However, in India and other global markets, we might see slight price hikes depending on currency fluctuations and import duties that the latest tariff war has brought to global supply chain. Join our WhatsApp Channel