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iPhone 17 Lineup Tipped for Price Hike as Apple Sets Sept. 9 Launch

Leaks outline a four‑model range featuring an ultra‑thin Air variant with broad display, chip, and camera upgrades.

Overview

  • Apple has confirmed a September 9 event at Apple Park, with pre‑orders widely projected for September 12 and retail availability for September 19 based on past timelines.
  • New pricing reports suggest most models will rise by about $50, with leaks pointing to iPhone 17 at $799, iPhone 17 Air around $949, iPhone 17 Pro at $1,049 (likely starting at 256GB), and iPhone 17 Pro Max at $1,249.
  • Indian media echo higher launch tags, citing estimates of roughly ₹84,990 for iPhone 17, ₹1,24,990 for iPhone 17 Pro, and about ₹1,50,000 for iPhone 17 Pro Max, though none are official.
  • The lineup is expected to comprise iPhone 17, a new ultra‑thin iPhone 17 Air replacing the Plus tier, and Pro models that adopt a rectangular camera island, lower‑placed logo, and aluminum frames.
  • Rumors point to 120 Hz displays across all models, A19/A19 Pro chips, a 24MP front camera, and 12GB RAM on Pro and Air, with the Air trading thinness for a single 48MP rear camera and a battery near 2,800mAh.