Overview
- Reporting points to four models this year, with an ultra‑thin iPhone 17 Air replacing the Plus alongside the iPhone 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max.
- J.P. Morgan estimates put starting prices at $799 for iPhone 17, $899–$949 for 17 Air, $1,099 for 17 Pro with 256GB, and $1,199 for 17 Pro Max.
- A hands‑on clip circulating on Weibo, shared via GSMArena, purportedly shows a 17 Pro Max with an expanded rear camera island, though authenticity remains unconfirmed.
- Pro models are widely rumored to bring A19/A19 Pro chips on a 3nm process, a triple 48MP rear setup with a 48MP telephoto, a 24MP selfie camera, 12GB RAM and larger batteries.
- Preorders are reported to begin around September 12 with iOS 26 rolling out soon after, and Apple Watch Series 11 plus refreshed AirPods Pro are also expected at the event.