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Leaked India Pricing and Ultra-Thin ‘Air’ Design Shape Apple’s Upcoming iPhone 17 Lineup

Scheduled for a September 8 unveiling, Apple’s iPhone 17 series combines aluminium frames with A19 chips to enhance performance despite rising tariff-driven cost pressures.

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Following the launch of the iPhone 17 series this year, the company may introduce its first foldable iPhone in 2026.
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Overview

  • Leaks indicate that Apple’s iPhone 17 series will include four models (iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max), with the Air variant reviving the ‘Air’ name in an ultra-thin 5.5 mm design.
  • All four models are reported to switch to aluminium frames to reduce weight and streamline production.
  • The iPhone 17 and 17 Air are expected to be powered by the A19 chip, while the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max will use the higher-end A19 Pro processor.
  • Camera systems are set for major upgrades, with a 48 MP main rear sensor and a 24 MP front shooter on all models and a triple 48 MP rear array on the Pro variants.
  • Leaked pricing suggests Indian launch prices spanning from ₹79,900 for the iPhone 17 to ₹1,64,900 for the Pro Max, influenced by US-China tariffs but partially mitigated by local assembly.