Apple has officially announced its new iPhone 17 series, which includes four models: the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Pre-orders began on Friday, and the phones will be available starting on September 19.
iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air: Lighter, Thinner, and Faster
The base iPhone 17 model features a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display and is powered by Apple’s A19 chip. It has a dual-camera system with a 48-megapixel Fusion Main and a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide lens, offering .5x, 1x, and 2x optical zoom. Its 3,692 mAh battery ensures great all-day performance.
The new iPhone 17 Air is slightly larger at 6.5 inches but is slimmer and lighter, weighing just 165 grams. It runs on the A19 Pro chip for faster performance. The Air has a single 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera with 1x and 2x zoom and a 3,149 mAh battery.
Resolution: iPhone 17: (2,622 × 1,206 pixels) iPhone 17 Air: (2,736 × 1,260 pixels)
Colors: iPhone 17: (Black, Lavender, Mist Blue, Sage, White) iPhone 17 Air: (Sky Blue, Light Gold, Cloud White, Space Black)
Starting Price: iPhone 17: $799 iPhone 17 Air: $999
iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max: Power and Precision
For demanding users, both the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are equipped with the A19 Pro chip and a triple-camera setup. This system includes a 48 MP Fusion Main (ƒ/1.78), 48 MP Ultra Wide (ƒ/2.2), and a 48 MP Telephoto (ƒ/2.8) lens with optical zoom ranging from .5x up to 8x.
The iPhone 17 Pro has a 6.3-inch display, weighs 206 grams, and includes a 4,262 mAh battery. The larger Pro Max features a 6.9-inch display, weighs 233 grams, and has a 5,088 mAh battery for longer use.
Resolution: Pro: (2,622 × 1,206 pixels) Pro Max: (2,868 × 1,320 pixels)
Colors: (Deep Blue, Cosmic Orange, Silver)
Starting Price: iPhone 17 Pro: $1,099 iPhone 17 Pro Max: $1,199
Shared Features Across All Models
All iPhone 17 models feature an 18-megapixel Center Stage front camera with dual capture video, which provides sharper selfies and video calls. Charging has completely transitioned to USB-C, with the Pro models supporting USB 3 speeds while the standard and Air models offer USB 2.
Available on September 19
With pre-orders now open, Apple anticipates strong demand for its newest lineup, as the company emphasizes sleeker designs, improved battery life, and advanced camera technology. The global launch is set for September 19, marking another significant milestone in Apple’s iPhone evolution.
