Apple introduced the iPhone 17 lineup at its “Awe Dropping” event on Tuesday, Sept. 8, unveiling the latest generation of its flagship device.
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One of the biggest changes is the replacement of the mid-tier iPhone Plus with the all-new iPhone Air — which Apple is calling its thinnest iPhone ever.
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All models now support MagSafe wireless charging and promise longer battery life. Pre-orders open at the end of the week, with the devices hitting stores in 10 days.
iPhone 17 – Key Features
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Display: A 6.3-inch ProMotion screen with always-on capability, previously exclusive to Pro models.
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Camera: 48MP ultra-wide lens + 12MP macro camera; new square front camera sensor for better selfies.
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Durability: Upgraded Ceramic Shield 2 for improved scratch resistance.
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Battery: Marketed as “all-day,” though Apple didn’t give exact figures.
iPhone 17 Air – Key Features
Apple’s newest addition, the iPhone 17 Air, is not a direct replacement for the Plus but a step toward a sleeker design trend:
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Design: Just 5.6mm thin (about a third slimmer than the iPhone 16 Pro) and 165g in weight.
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Display: 6.6-inch ProMotion display within a titanium-aluminum frame and Ceramic Shield 2.
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Performance: Powered by the A19 Pro chip, Apple’s new C1X modem, and 12GB RAM.
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Build: Features a new “plateau” housing both the cameras and Apple Silicon.
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Battery: Advertised with all-day power
iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max – Key Features
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Camera: Redesigned camera bar across the back, with a 48MP telephoto system supporting 1x, 2x, 4x, and 8x optical zoom, plus 8K video recording.
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Connectivity: First iPhones with an Apple-designed Wi-Fi 7 chip.
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Display & Battery: Brighter screens and up to 39 hours of video playback.
Pricing
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iPhone 17: $799
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iPhone 17 Air: $999
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iPhone 17 Pro: $1,099
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iPhone 17 Pro Max: $1,199
Color Options
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iPhone 17: Black, white, steel gray, light blue, green, purple
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iPhone 17 Air: Black, white, light gold, sky blue
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Pro & Pro Max: Blue, orange, silver
Availability
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Pre-orders open: Friday, Sept. 12
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Launch date: Friday, Sept. 19