Apple has officially launched its much-anticipated iPhone 17 lineup, including the brand-new iPhone Air. This year’s series delivers major upgrades, thinner designs, and premium features that were once exclusive to the Pro models. Here’s everything you need to know.
iPhone 17: More Power, More Features
The base iPhone 17 may look similar to the iPhone 16, but it finally gets long-awaited upgrades.
- 6.3-inch ProMotion display with a 120Hz refresh rate and always-on mode
- A19 chip with better CPU and GPU performance
- N1 networking chip for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and faster AirDrop
- 18MP front camera with Center Stage and improved low-light selfies
- 48MP main + 48MP ultra-wide cameras
- New Ceramic Shield 2 for stronger scratch and glare resistance
Colors: Lavender, Mist Blue, Sage, White, Black
Starting Price: $799
iPhone Air: Apple’s Thinnest iPhone Ever
The all-new iPhone Air is Apple’s boldest design shift since the iPhone X.
- Ultra-thin titanium body (just 5.6mm at its slimmest)
- 6.5-inch ProMotion display with always-on support
- A19 Pro chip + new CX1 modem for faster, energy-efficient connectivity
- 18MP Center Stage front camera
- Single 48MP rear camera
- Ceramic coating on both sides for durability
Colors: Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue
Starting Price: $999
iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max: The Flagship Experience
For power users, Apple is pushing boundaries with the Pro models.
- Thermally conductive aluminum unibody with vapor chamber cooling
- 6.3-inch (Pro) / 6.9-inch (Pro Max) ProMotion display
- Peak brightness up to 3000 nits
- Triple 48MP camera array for pro-level photography
- 18MP Center Stage front camera
- Storage up to 2TB
Colors: Blue, Orange, Silver (two-tone design)
Starting Prices: $1,099 (Pro), $1,119 (Pro Max)
Pricing & Release
- iPhone 17: From $799 (256GB)
- iPhone Air: From $999 (256GB)
- iPhone 17 Pro: From $1,099 (256GB)
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: From $1,119 (256GB)
Pre-orders begin Friday, September 13 at 5 AM PT, with full retail availability on September 20.
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