Apple event preview: iPhone 17 lineup specs and prices leak ahead of September launch

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September is almost here, and that means one thing in the tech calendar: Apple is about to unveil its latest iPhones -- the iPhone 17 series. The Cupertino giant is expected to pull the wraps off the iPhone 17 line-up, complete with the new iOS 26 out of the box. While the official event is still a few weeks away, the internet is already awash with leaks, renders and bold claims about what Apple might have in store this year. So, what's on the cards? Here's a round-up of the most credible chatter.advertisementiPhone 17 lineup rumoured pricesPricing is always the million-dollar question. Apple has reportedly managed to blunt the full impact of Trump-era tariffs thanks to its growing US manufacturing partnerships. That said, with Asia still central to its supply chain, price swings remain a risk.The latest chatter suggests Apple may increase base storage to 256GB across the iPhone 17 range, up from 128GB. If that happens, insiders say a $50 (around Rs 4,400) price bump could follow. So this means, if the iPhone 16 (vanilla variant) was launched at Rs 79,900, the iPhone 17 would cost around Rs 83,300. If the rumours are true, then the high-end variants will also witness a big price hike.
As for the brand-new iPhone 17 Air, several sources have reportedly pointed to a price tag of around $900 (Rs 78,886). That would place it above the standard iPhone 17 but below the Pro models, carving out its own niche in the line-up. Since this is the US pricing, for Indian users, the iPhone 17 Air could range between Rs 90,000 to Rs 1 lakh. iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Air expected specsiPhone 17 Air: Rumoured to be Apple's thinnest phone yet, borrowing the 'Air' name from its ultralight laptops. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports it will use a basic A19 chip, a single rear camera, and Apple's in-house modem introduced earlier this year.
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Battery leaks suggest a tiny 2,800mAh cell, just 2.49mm thick, slimmer than the Pro's battery. Expect a 6.6-inch screen, Dynamic Island, Camera Control button, and a titanium frame. Colour choices may include black, white, light blue and light gold.iPhone 17 and 17 Pro: Leaks hint at aluminium builds, lighter than titanium, and potentially a new full-width 'camera island' design. The Pro model could also feature a redesigned antenna for stronger wireless reception, according to leaker Majin Bu. Colours tipped include black, white, steel grey, green, purple and light blue for the standard 17, and bolder shades (black, white, grey, dark blue and orange) for the Pro versions.
iPhone 17 Pro Max: As usual, expect the larger, longer-lasting variant to round out the line-up. Rumours suggest the same aluminium frame and camera island design as the Pro, with added battery life thanks to its size.iPhone 17 launch dateApple traditionally hosts its iPhone event in September, and this year appears no different. According to iphone-ticker.de, citing German carrier sources, the date pencilled in is Tuesday, September 9, 2025.Apple typically sends invites only a week or two before the big day, so nothing is official yet. Still, based on past precedent, early September is a safe bet. Looking forward, some reports hint that from 2026, Apple may stagger its launches, unveiling Pro models in autumn and standard versions in spring. For the iPhone 17 family, however, everything is expected to land together next month.- Ends