Apple’s next-generation flagship smartphone line-up, the iPhone 17 series, is reportedly set to be unveiled on September 9, according to a new report by German publication iPhone-ticker.de. Citing local mobile network providers, the report claims that Apple’s upcoming event will stick to the company’s usual early-September launch window.
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The iPhone 17 series is expected to feature four models – the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. If the leak is believed to be true, pre-orders could begin on September 12, with deliveries and in-store availability starting from September 19.
Though Apple has yet to officially confirm the event date, the leaked details align with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman’s statement, who predicted a launch window between September 8 and 12.
iPhone 17 series specifications (Leaked)
The new lineup is expected to boast upgraded internals. The base iPhone 17 and 17 Air are rumoured to run on the A19 chip, while the higher-end Pro models could be equipped with the more powerful A19 Pro chipset. In terms of display, the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro may have 6.3-inch displays, the 17 Air a 6.5-inch screen, and the Pro Max a 6.9-inch panel.
For build quality, Apple is expected to use aluminium frames for the iPhone 17, 17 Air, and 17 Pro, while the iPhone 17 Pro Max could retain a titanium body, similar to its predecessor.
A modest price hike is expected this year, with all models, except the base iPhone 17, likely to cost around $50 (Rs 4,000) pricier than their iPhone 16 counterparts. The iPhone 17 is expected to launch in the Indian market at a starting price of Rs 84,500 for 128GB, whereas iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max could come with a price tag of around Rs 1,45,000 and Rs 1,64,990, respectively.
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