iPhone 17 launch 3 months away: expected price, leak design change and full glasses
Apple’s next big iPhone refresh is still a few months away, but the discussion around the iPhone 17 lineup has already increased. Although nothing is official, the initial leaks and reports are giving us a good understanding of what is expected – and there is a lot to look forward. See full glasses, design changes and expected values based on leaks.
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Apple’s next big iPhone refresh is still a few months away, but the discussion around the iPhone 17 lineup has already increased. Until the major design changes and better hardware of all the new ultra-skinned models, the upcoming iPhone 17 series may be the most dramatic shake-up of Apple in the years. Although nothing is official, the initial leaks and reports are giving us a good understanding of what is expected – and there is a lot to look forward.
Four models, but a new approach
This year, Apple is expected to refresh its iPhone lineup with four new models, but with a remarkable change: the Plus model is allegedly on its way. In place of this, Apple can introduce a slimmer, lighter variant-iphone 17 air-whose purpose is looking for users more compact and ultra-flour devices.
The standard iPhone 17 is asked to stick to the 6.1 -inch display, while the iPhone 17 Air may have a 6.6 -inch screen slightly larger screen, but with a very thin form factor. The Pro and the Pro Max models can come with 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch display respectively.
Especially the air model is attracting a lot of attention due to its ultra-thin profile-so thin, in fact, that Apple reportedly had to change the USB-C port a little off-center and even had to compromise with another speaker or dual-camera setup. But nothing is confirmed.
Major Design Twics and New Materials
One of the biggest changes in the iPhone 17 series may come as a build material. While the iPhone 15 and 16 Pro models used the titanium, reports that Apple may bring aluminum frames in the entire iPhone 17 lineup this year, except for the-air model, which can use a special titanium-aluminum alloy. This decision is said to be operated by the stability goals of Apple, as aluminum has a lower carbon footprint than titanium.
In terms of design changes, the leaked dummy models and prototype indicate that Apple can dig the squarel camera island in favor of a rectangular, aluminum-signed camera module. The iPhone 17 Pro Max can also sport a small dynamic island, thanks to a new proximity sensor technique, called metalance, which allows Apple to shrink face ID module. Pro model also has reports of under-display
Performance across board and upgrade camera
All four iPhone 17 models are finally expected to adopt 120Hz Ltpo OLED display – some is limited to Pro model earlier. This means that always-on display support can eventually become a standard in the entire lineup. The Chinese panel manufacturer is allegedly running to supply these advanced displays with Samsung and LG.
Ross Young and Jeff Pu suggest that Apple may use Samsung’s M14 OLED panels in all models. These displays provide high brightness levels as well as improvement in power efficiency and durability.
For the selfie camera, Apple is asked to jump a rare: from 12-megapixel from 24-megapixels in all models. At the back, the biggest jump on Prof. Max is expected, which can find a 48-megapixel tetrapriism telephoto camera, possibly making it the most capable iPhone camera setup. The air model, however, could compromise for a single 48-megapixel wide sensor-which we saw on the iPhone 16E.
The whispers of a new variable aperture system are making their way for at least one iPhone 17 model, although there is no clarity yet, on which anyone will achieve it or how advanced the implementation can be.
Apple’s own chips – not only for performing
The A19 chip is expected to power the iPhone 17 and the iPhone 17 Air, while the Pro models will be likely to ship with the A19 Pro chipset. RAM can also be boosted, with at least three out of four models to offer 12 GB RAM – a jump from the current 8 GB.
But this is not just a performance chip that is changing. The iPhone 17 Air and possibly other models can also start Apple’s In-House 5G modem. Apple has already taken the first step in this direction with the iPhone 16E, and the iPhone 17 series can continue that trend by phasing the Qualcomm Modem for at least a few variants.
Thin body, new cooling
The iPhone 17 Pro Max can find a new cooling system that combines the vapor chamber cooling with traditional graphite sheets. Some leaks claim that all four models may switch to the vapor chambers, but others suggest that it is limited to the pro model.
The iPhone 17 Air is also challenging Apple’s engineers. In such thin chassis, fitting components such as batteries, speakers and cameras are proving to be difficult, which can explain some compromises in hardware.
Battery, charging and what is missing
The battery capacity is not yet fully leaked, but reports suggest that there may be something between 3,000mAh and 4,000mAh in the air – not too large, but acceptable if the phone remains efficient. The reverse wireless charging for the Apple Pro model is also testing, although there is no confirmation on whether it will cut. On the bright side, wired charging in all models can go up to 35W, bringing them closer to their Android rivals.
iPhone 17 Series: Expected Price and Launch
Of course, there is no official term yet on pricing because it is too early to confirm the details for the brand. But if Apple follows its normal strategy, the iPhone 17 can begin around the same price as its predecessor. The iPhone 16 was launched for Rs 79,900, so if the company decides to maintain the price, the iPhone 17 series can start from it. However, the introduction of a new air model may change the pricing ladder slightly, it depends on that Apple decides to give it a position. However, Bloomberg has suggested that the iPhone 17 air price may be similar to the plus model.
Mark Gurman said, “The price of the new air can be around $ 900, I have been told, it is placed at the same level as the iPhone 16 Plus.”
Keeping in mind the traditional release cycle of Apple, the iPhone 17 series is expected to be launched in September 2025. With a thin design, better display, more powerful cameras and its modem technology of Apple, the iPhone 17 lineup can only mark one of the most meaningful updates in the years. These upgrade also suggest that Apple may increase prices this year, something that has also suggested leaks. But we have to wait till the official launch to see how much these leaks change in reality.
