Apple IPhone 17: Release Date, Price & Specs Rumours

Priya Rana

Aug 29,2025

Introduction

Apple introduces a new iPhone every year in September, and the biggest buzz of 2025 is not without reason that the iPhone 17 will launch in the month this year as well. But before that, let's find out—what is true in the rumours, what can we expect and when?

Apple iPhone 17 Launch Timeline

Historically, Apple has launched its new iPhone every year on the second Tuesday or Wednesday of September. According to sources, the iPhone 17 series is expected to be unveiled on September 9, 2025, with pre-orders opening soon after on September 12, and it is anticipated to be available for purchase from September 19.

Apple iPhone 17 Expected Price

Apple usually sticks to its monthly basis, but international tariffs and new features could make it more expensive. The iPhone 17 Air (which is supposed to replace the Plus model) will be priced the same as the iPhone 16 Plus: $899. That would put it at the lowest price point of the new models, even considering its thinner profile and possible battery trade-offs.

Apple iPhone 17 Design & Screen

According to the rumours, the iPhone 17 Air is emphasized to be the thinnest iPhone approximately just 5.5mm thick. Its screen size will be 6.6″ with OLED, ProMotion and Dynamic Island. The flagship budget will have the apple of an in-built slim design.

The display size for the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro would be 6.3 inches and for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, it would be 6.9 inches. Pro models will have an aluminium + glass combination, and Pro Max is likely to have Titanium. Dynamic Island could be smaller and more refined.

Apple iPhone 17 specs

Chipset (In all 17 models)- A19 / A19 Pro (Pro Series)
RAM- 12GB
Connectivity- Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C
iPhone 17 Air might include Apple's own C1 modem
The A19 processor will be based on the same 3nm+ chip as the Pro, with the advanced A19 Pro.
Wi-Fi 7 and top-class connectivity are expected across all models.

Apple iPhone 17 camera

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Main camera: 48MP wide + 48MP ultrawide + 48MP tetraprism telephoto (3.5x opt zoom).
It will be the first iPhone to have a 24MP selfie camera on the front.

iPhone 17 Air

Single 48MP rear camera.

Base iPhone 17

Dual camera: Wide + Ultra-Wide.
Apple's smart camera setup features variable aperture and dual recording i.e. simultaneous front + back video recording is possible.

Battery and charging

iPhone 17 Air

The battery may be smaller (~2300–2800mAh) due to the thinner body, but Silicon-anode technology is expected to increase battery capacity.

Larger model

Likely to have a SIM-Reiner chip and larger chassis to maintain the usual 8-10 hours of screen-on time.

Charging

35W wired charging (same speed so far), and support for Qi 2.2-based 50W MagSafe wireless charging in all models.

Which one is the right choice?

If you want a thin, stylish, mid-range category, the iPhone 17 Air may be right for you—affordable, light, and sleek. If you want full-featured photos and performance, the iPhone 17 Pro or Pro Max is the best choice—with top-notch cameras, the A19 Pro, and a ProMotion screen.

The Bottom Line

The Apple iPhone 17 series is all set to bring something new at every level be it specifications, design or new technology. Although these are rumours, their validity seems to be confirmed by several reliable sources.