Apple iPhone 17 Series: All Features, Upgrades, and Variants

Apple’s 2025 iPhone event unveiled the much-anticipated iPhone 17 lineup: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. These models offer major advancements in design, AI capabilities, camera technology, performance, and sustainability.

Model Lineup at a Glance

iPhone 17
iPhone 17 Air (thinnest and lightest ever)
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro Max

Each variant brings a new design approach, advanced durability, and Apple’s latest-generation chipsets and displays.

Design and Display

Line-up-wide features: Refined contours, ultra-slim bezels, and enhanced Ceramic Shield 2 for three times better scratch resistance and improved anti-glare coatings.
iPhone 17: 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion LTPO 120Hz adaptive refresh (1–120Hz), 3000 nits max outdoor brightness, always-on display.
iPhone 17 Air: Thinnest ever iPhone at 5.6mm, 6.5-inch OLED ProMotion display, titanium frame, 4x more crack-resistant back, extremely light and efficient.
Pro/Pro Max: Redesigned aluminum unibody with an edge-to-edge camera bar, 6.3-inch (Pro) or 6.9-inch (Pro Max) 120Hz ProMotion OLED, ultra-rugged build, vapor-chamber cooling for sustained performance.

Core Hardware & Performance

Processors:
- iPhone 17/Air: Apple A19 (3nm), 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, advanced neural engine for on-device AI.
- Pro/Pro Max: Apple A19 Pro, with vapor chamber thermal system, C1x modem, N1 wireless chip supporting Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread.
Battery:
- All-day real-world usage thanks to iOS 26 Adaptive Power Mode.
- 50% charge in 20min (40W USB-C charging standard for all).
- Up to 39 hours video playback (Pro Max).
- iPhone 17 Air: N1 chip delivers 30% lower energy consumption despite ultra-slim design.

Camera Highlights

Rear Cameras

iPhone 17/Air:
- Dual camera: 48MP Main + 48MP Ultra Wide (Air: plus 12MP 2x telephoto for thin profile).
- High-end computational photography, 4K HDR video recording, Dolby Vision, macro photography, advanced AI auto features.
Pro/Pro Max:
- Triple 48MP “Fusion” system: Main, Ultra Wide, New Telephoto (8x optical, 40x digital zoom).
- Industry-leading video: Dolby Vision HDR, 4K120fps, ProRes Log, GenLock synchronization for pro creators.

Front Camera (All Models)

Brand-new 18MP “Center Stage” AI-powered selfie camera (first square sensor on iPhone).
Records 4K HDR video, supports dual-capture (front/rear simultaneously), auto group selfie, landscape/portrait orientation detection, advanced stabilization.

AI, Software, and Connectivity

Apple Intelligence: Deep on-device AI with translation, improved camera and battery management, new voice/gesture commands, smarter notifications (powered by new neural engines).
iOS 26: Visual refresh, Live Translation, new Apple Games, CarPlay and Wallet upgrades, and full support for Adaptive Power Mode battery management.
Connectivity:
- eSIM only in most markets.
- Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread smart home compatibility (Pro models).
- N1 wireless chip for seamless device handoff and tracking.

Sustainability

Extensive use of recycled materials: up to 85% recycled aluminum, 100% recycled cobalt in Pro battery, fiber-based recyclable packaging.
Accessories include new MagSafe chargers, TechWoven/silicone cases, and Crossbody straps.

Pricing (US/India)

Model	US Price (From)	India Price(From)	Storage Starts
iPhone 17	$799	₹82,900	256GB (up to 521GB)
iPhone 17 Air	~$999	₹1,19,900	256GB (up to 1TB)
iPhone 17 Pro	$1,099	₹1,34,900	256GB (up to 1TB)
iPhone 17 Pro Max	$1,199	₹1,49,900	256GB (up to 2TB)

Availability

Pre-orders: Start September 12, 2025.
In stores: September 19, 2025, globally.

The iPhone 17 Series raises the bar for design, AI, cameras, and sustainability. From the ultra-thin Air to the flagship Pro Max, Apple’s 2025 iPhones promise dramatic leaps in functionality and future-ready performance for every kind of user.