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Leaked iPhone 17 Pro Pricing and Air Chip Details Emerge Ahead of Sept. 9 Event

Supply-chain leaks suggest a $50 price increase for the Pro’s doubled base storage at 256GB, with the Air variant expected to use a binned A19 Pro chip with fewer GPU cores.

Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3 debut September 9
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Overview

  • Apple is expected to hold its annual iPhone reveal on September 9, unveiling four models including the new iPhone 17 Air, per carrier and tipster leaks.
  • Chinese leaker Instant Digital claims the iPhone 17 Pro will start at $1,049 with a doubled 256GB base storage, representing a $50 increase over last year’s Pro model.
  • Tipster Fixed Focus Digital reports that the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air will run on a binned A19 Pro chipset trimmed to five GPU cores to support its slim design.
  • MacRumors compiles rumors that Pro models will pack the A19 Pro chip with 12GB of RAM and debut a moving 48MP telephoto lens capable of up to 8× optical zoom.
  • Apple Watch Series 11 is forecast to launch alongside the iPhone 17 lineup with a faster S11 chip, wearable 5G modem and new blood-pressure monitoring plus sleep-score features.