On September 9, 2025, Apple launches a new event, Awe Dropping, at 10 am, 10 pm IST. In India, the event will be streamed on Apple’s official website, YouTube, and Apple TV.
From September 12, login on your Apple devices and the iPhone will be sent on the 19th.
Proposed Prices:
– iPhone 17: 84,900-89,900\
– iPhone 17 Air: 1,09,900\
– iPhone 17 Pro: 1,24,900\
– iPhone 17 Pro Max: 1,64,900\
Lowering of the previous iPhone 16 series prices is a clear indication of what the new prices should be.
Overview of Expected Features
Presenting the most likely features of each model:
iPhone 17 (Standard)
– 6.3 inch digitally reinforced screen: directly into a ultra wide 12 MP camera
– A 19 tier interface
– 8 GB RAM
– A 35 w wired charger that runs on 3,692 mAh battery
– USB cables that connect iPhones
– 6 slip on smooth casings: White, Green, Black, Light Blue, Grey, Purple.
iPhone 17 Air
• Vertically 1st appeared in the 17 series, Apple’s most compact design boasting 150g weight and 5.5mm thickness.
• 6.6 inch OLED with 120/60hz panel
• A19 with up to 12/8GB of RAM
• 1 Rear 48MP, 24MP Selfie
• 3,036mAh with physical and 3,149 mAh with eSIM
iPhone 17 Pro
• Screen likely close to the standard version with ProMotion LTPO for incremental optimization
• A19 Pro and 12GB RAM
• 3,988 with physical SIM and 4,252 mAh with eSIM
• Minimum 256GB
• More effective thermal control with aluminum-glass thermal body e.G. vapour chamber
iPhone 17 Pro Max
• 6.7 inch with LTPO OLED screen with anti-reflective coating
• A19 Pro with 12GB of RAM
• 5,088 mAh with eSIM and 4,823 with physical SIM
• 48MP+ ultrawide+ wide with up to 8sx optical 3D
• Improved vapour chamber cooling with possible titanium
• Minimum 256GB Storage.
Summary Table (India Focus)
Model | Key Specs Highlights | Expected Price (₹) |
iPhone 17 | A19 chip, 6.3″ 120 Hz OLED, dual 48 MP rear, 24 MP front, ~3,692 mAh battery | ₹84,900–₹89,900 |
iPhone 17 Air | 5.5 mm thin, 6.6″ OLED, A19, single 48 MP camera, ~3,036 mAh battery | ₹1,09,900 |
iPhone 17 Pro | A19 Pro, 12 GB RAM, triple camera, enhanced cooling, ~4,000 mAh battery | ~₹1,24,900 |
iPhone 17 Pro Max | A19 Pro, 12 GB RAM, 6.7″ display, 5,000 mAh+ battery, 8x zoom, titanium design | ~₹1,64,900 |
Final Thoughts
Apple’s September 9 “Awe Dropping” event promises to deliver the highly anticipated iPhone 17 series in India later that week. With pre-orders starting September 12 and likely delivery by September 19, Indian consumers can expect a mix of innovation in slim design (especially with the Air model), performance improvements across all tiers via the new A19/A19 Pro chips, as well as significant battery and camera upgrades—especially in the Pro and Pro Max versions.