Overview

• Wall Street trackers see preorders 5%–10% higher than last year as Apple shares tick up, with estimated wait times around 18 days for iPhone 17 Pro and roughly 25 days for Pro Max.
• Reviews praise the Pro models’ A19 Pro silicon and new vapor‑chamber cooling for smoother sustained gaming and fewer throttling issues.
• Camera upgrades on the Pro line include three 48MP rear sensors, a redesigned full‑width camera plateau, and pro video features such as Dual Capture and ProRes RAW.
• Apple claims up to 33 hours of video playback on iPhone 17 Pro and 39 hours on Pro Max, with reviewers reporting noticeably longer runtimes and faster 50% top‑ups.
• The ultrathin 5.6 mm iPhone Air uses an eSIM‑only design and the A19 Pro for a lighter, design‑focused option, as China availability is postponed over eSIM licensing and India faces higher official prices with reported shipping delays.