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Apple Launches iPhone 17 Lineup, Debuts Ultra-Thin iPhone Air at 5.6mm

Preorders open September 12 ahead of the September 19 release.

Overview

  • Apple introduced four models — iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and Pro Max — with U.S. starting prices of $799, $999, $1,099, and $1,199, and 256GB as the new base storage on iPhone 17 and Pro.
  • The new iPhone Air pairs a titanium frame and Ceramic Shield II with the A19 Pro chip, a single 48MP Fusion rear camera, the N1 wireless chip, the C1X modem, ProMotion 120Hz, and eSIM-only support.
  • iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max adopt an aluminum unibody with a vapor-chamber thermal design, larger batteries, and a triple 48MP camera system featuring a next‑gen telephoto capable of up to 8x optical reach.
  • The standard iPhone 17 gains the A19 chip, a brighter 6.3-inch ProMotion display, Ceramic Shield 2 for improved scratch resistance, and an upgraded camera system with 48MP sensors.
  • iOS 26 features roll out with the lineup, including Adaptive Power Mode, an 18MP Center Stage front camera, Dual Capture for simultaneous front and rear recording, and on-device AI enhanced by Apple Intelligence.