Apple’s 2025 lineup includes four models:
- iPhone 17 (base model)
- iPhone 17 Pro (not detailed in full here)
- iPhone 17 Pro Max (top flagship)
- iPhone Air (new ultra-thin variant)
Pre-orders began September 12 globally, with official launch and shipping arriving September 19 .
📱 iPhone 17 (Base Model)
Design & Display
- 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, with ProMotion 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate, supporting always-on display (down to 1 Hz when idle)
- Sturdy Ceramic Shield 2 front, durable aluminum frame with contoured edges and slimmer bezels
- Available in five color finishes: black, lavender, mist blue, sage, and white
Cameras
- Dual 48 MP Fusion camera system: Main plus Ultra-Wide (default 24 MP output for Ultra-Wide)
- 2× optical-quality telephoto zoom from main lens
- Features: 18 MP Center Stage front camera, Dual-Capture video (simultaneous front and rear), ultra-stabilized 4K 60 fps Dolby Vision, and Audio Mix control
Performance & Battery
- Powered by A19 chip, 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU with neural accelerators
- 8 GB RAM, storage tiers: 256 GB and 512 GB (no 128 GB option)
- Battery life: Up to 30 hours video playback, fast charging—up to 50% in 20 minutes
Price (USA & Europe)
- USA: Starting at $799 for 256 GB (unlocked); note unlocked price includes a $30 connectivity discount for eligible carriers, though unlocked full-price may be $829
- Europe: Starting at approx. €959 (256 GB); up to €1,209 for 512 GB tier
📱 iPhone 17 Pro Max
Design & Display
- Available in 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, with ProMotion and always-on display, larger screen than iPhone 17
- New “plateau” camera bump for triple-lens array on rear; revamped aluminum unibody and Ceramic Shield front
Cameras
- Triple 48 MP Fusion rear cameras: Main + Ultra-Wide + Telephoto
- Telephoto capable of up to 8× optical zoom, with hardware-accelerated telephoto performance
- Features include center-stage, ultra-stabilized video, dual-capture, Cinematic video mode, Dolby Vision, and Audio Mix
Performance & Battery
- Runs on A19 Pro chip, 6-core CPU + 6-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, more GPU cores vs base model
- Storage tiers: 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, up to 2 TB option on Pro Max only
- Best battery in iPhone history: up to 39 hours video playback, fast-charge to 50% in ~20 minutes
Price (USA & Europe)
- USA: Starting at $1,199 for 256 GB; 2 TB variant priced around $1,999
- Europe: From approx. €1,469 (256 GB) to €2,469 (2 TB)
🌬️ iPhone Air (New Ultra-Thin Model)
Design & Display
- Only 5.6 mm thick, weighing ~165 g; Apple’s thinnest iPhone ever, even slimmer than Galaxy S25 Edge (5.8 mm)
- 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, with ProMotion up to 120 Hz, always-on display, 3000 nits peak brightness outdoor; anti-reflection coating included
- Grade 5 titanium frame, mirrored finish using ~80% recycled titanium; 3D-printed USB-C port and internal architecture designed to minimize thickness while housing battery and camera plateau
Cameras
- Single 48 MP Fusion rear camera with built-in 2× optical zoom
- 18 MP Center Stage front camera, dual-capture video, ultra-stabilized 4K 60 fps Dolby Vision, Camera Control button for quick access and visual intelligence features
Performance & Battery
- Powered by A19 Pro chip (same core architecture as in Pro models but 5-core GPU vs 6-core); includes Neural Accelerators, 16-core Neural Engine, large cache, Photonic Engine, up to 12 GB RAM
- New C1X modem (sub-6GHz 5G only), N1 networking chip (Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread) for efficient connectivity
- Battery: Up to 27 hours video playback (22 h streaming); with optional $99 MagSafe Battery Pack, life can extend to ~40h
- Fast wireless charging: 50% in ~30 minutes (wireless 20 W), Qi2 and MagSafe support; limited to 20 W wireless charging
SIM & Additional Features
- eSIM only—no physical SIM tray, globally; this led to launch delays in mainland China—Apple is working on regulatory approval for eSIM there
- Standard features: IP68 water resistance, Emergency SOS via satellite, Crash Detection, dual-frequency GPS, Action button and Camera Control button, new accessories like crossbody strap and MagSafe attachables
Price (USA & Europe)
- USA: Starts at $999 for 256 GB; 512 GB and 1 TB storage available at higher price
- Europe: From approx. €1,219 (256 GB) up to €1,719 (1 TB)
