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Apple Poised to Unveil iPhone 17 Line on Sept. 9 With Reported U.S. Price Hikes

Reports point to higher U.S. prices on most models, driven by import duties plus revised configurations.

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Overview

  • Coverage indicates a four-phone lineup featuring iPhone 17, a very thin iPhone 17 Air replacing the Plus, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
  • Expected U.S. starting prices are reported as $799 for iPhone 17, $949 for 17 Air, $1,049 for 17 Pro, and $1,249 for 17 Pro Max, with $50 increases on all but the base model.
  • Analysts tie the anticipated increases to U.S. import tariffs, with Apple reportedly facing about $1.1 billion in tariff-related costs for the quarter.
  • Leaks describe notable Pro changes including a move from titanium to aluminum, a redesigned metal-clad battery, and region-specific layouts linked to the presence or absence of a physical SIM tray.
  • Reports suggest the 17 Pro may start at 256 GB, non‑Pro models could gain 120 Hz displays, camera upgrades are rumored for the Pros, and Forbes cites Sept. 19 as the Pro sales date.