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Leaked Details Outline Four-Model iPhone 17 and Delayed iPhone 18 Release

September’s iPhone unveiling reportedly brings major spec upgrades alongside a launch timetable that stalls the standard iPhone 18 until spring 2027.

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Overview

  • Multiple credible leaks indicate that Apple is poised to introduce four iPhone 17 variants—standard, Air, Pro and Pro Max—at an event likely scheduled for September 9 or 10.
  • The entire lineup is rumoured to adopt 120Hz ProMotion OLED displays and to be powered by the A19 series chips, with Pro models using an A19 Pro processor and up to 12 GB of RAM.
  • High-end iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models are reported to feature triple 48 MP rear cameras—including a periscope telephoto lens with up to 8× optical zoom—alongside possible mechanical apertures and 8K video support.
  • Supply-chain sources claim Apple plans to double the base storage to 256 GB across iPhone 17 models, prompting an anticipated starting-price increase of around $50.
  • ETNews and other supply-chain outlets report that Apple plans a split launch schedule in 2026, debuting high-end iPhones in autumn and postponing the base iPhone 18 until spring 2027.