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Apple Details Faster Charging and Ultra‑Thin iPhone Air in iPhone 17 Lineup

Preorders open Friday ahead of Sept. 19 availability.

Overview

  • Apple says iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max can reach 50% charge in about 20 minutes over USB‑C, and its new $39 40W Dynamic Power Adapter supports brief 60W bursts without being required for the faster speeds.
  • The iPhone Air measures 5.6mm with a titanium frame and A19 Pro chip, but it trades down to a single rear camera, an eSIM‑only design, and USB 2 data on its USB‑C port.
  • iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max share the same core features, with Pro Max adding a 6.9‑inch display, up to 39 hours of video playback, and a 2TB storage option.
  • Across the range, Apple adds ProMotion displays, 3,000‑nit outdoor peak brightness, Ceramic Shield 2, and an 18MP Center Stage front camera.
  • All iPhone 17 models start at 256GB, and Apple has pared the standard iPhone 16 to a single 128GB configuration.