September 2025 is here, and all eyes are on Apple’s iPhone 17 launch event set for September 9. Apple is expected to unveil four models: iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and the all-new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air. To help buyers choose the right one, here's a quick comparison of the lineup.
iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Air vs iPhone 17 Pro: Price
According to a new report in 9to5Mac, the latest intel on pricing suggests that “most” of the new phones will see a $50 price increase, but when you drill down into the data, it’s better than the headline looks.
Here's a short summary prediction of the iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Air vs iPhone 17 Pro pricing:
- iPhone 17: Starts at $799 — no price increase from iPhone 16.
- iPhone 17 Air: Starts at $949 — $50 more than iPhone 16 Plus, but it's a new model.
- iPhone 17 Pro: Starts at $1,049 — $50 more, but now may include 256GB base storage (was 128GB), effectively a better deal.
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Expected at $1,249 — a clear $100 price increase over iPhone 16 Pro Max.
iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Air vs iPhone 17 Pro: Design
iPhone 17: The standard iPhone 17 model will likely retain a similar design as its predecessor with a vertically-placed camera module, glass back and aluminium frame. It will likely be introduced in six colourways: Black, White, Steel Grey, Green, Purple, and Light Blue.
iPhone 17 Air: This will likely become Apple’s thinnest iPhone ever, with rumoured slimness of 5.5mm, and the smartphone could weigh around 145 grams. It may feature a single-lens rear camera, and it is expected to be the only model with a titanium frame. The iPhone 17 Air is expected to come in four colour options: Black, White, Light Blue, and Light Gold.
iPhone 17 Pro/ iPhone 17 Pro Max: Both the Pro models are rumoured for major design changes. Firstly, we may see a new expanded camera bar and a comeback of the aluminium frame. The smartphone will likely get bulkier due to a bigger battery and vapour cooling system. The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are expected to come in Black, White, Grey, Dark Blue, and Orange colours.
iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Air vs iPhone 17 Pro: Display
iPhone 17: It will likely feature a 6.27-inch OLED display that may offer a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone may also offer a brighter screen than its predecessor.
iPhone 17 Air: Apple’s ultra-slim smartphone is expected to feature a 6.6-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and it may offer a peak brightness of 2000nits.
iPhone 17 Pro/ iPhone 17 Pro Max: The iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max will likely feature a 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with 120Hz ProMotion technology.
iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Air vs iPhone 17 Pro: Camera
iPhone 17: As last year, the iPhone 17 is expected to feature a dual camera setup that may consist of a 48MP main camera and a 12MP ultrawide camera. The smartphone may also include a 24MP selfie camera.
iPhone 17 Air: The new model is expected to come with a 48MP single rear camera and a 24MP selfie camera.
iPhone 17 Pro/ iPhone 17 Pro Max: The pro models may share similar triple camera specs with a 48MP main camera, 48MP ultrawide camera, and a 48MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom.
iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Air vs iPhone 17 Pro: Performance
For performance, the iPhone 17 model will likely be powered by the A19 chip with 8GB of RAM. Whereas, the iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 17 Pro models are expected to be powered by the A19 Pro chip coupled with 12GB of RAM. The Air model is also rumoured to feature Apple’s in-house C1 modem.
iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Air vs iPhone 17 Pro: Battery
In terms of battery life, the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro models are tipped for a bigger battery that may provide an upgrade over predecessors. However, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to be backed by a 2900mAh battery, which will likely be underwhelming in the flagship range. Lastly, all models may offer up to 35W fast charging and Qi 2 Magesafe charging.
Source: Hindustan Times
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