iPhone 17 Release Date and Price: When to Expect Apple's Latest Launch and Higher Prices?

The iPhone 17 series is expected to be announced on September 9, 2025, with pre-orders starting on September 12 and in-store sales beginning on September 19. The expected starting prices are around $850 for the iPhone 17, $1,050 for the iPhone 17 Pro, and $1,250 for the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The iPhone 17E, if it exists, is rumored to be released in February. The release date and prices may be affected by US tariffs on devices from China and India.

Apple is gearing up for the launch of the iPhone 17 series, expected to be announced on September 9, 2025, with pre-orders starting on September 12 and in-store sales beginning on September 19. The series is anticipated to include the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and a new slim model, the iPhone 17 Air [1].

The iPhone 17 series is expected to feature 120Hz ProMotion displays, with the Pro models potentially sporting a half-aluminum frame and a horizontal camera bump. The iPhone 17 Air is rumored to be a mid-range model, positioned between the standard iPhone 17 and the Pro models in terms of size and price [1].

Powering the iPhone 17 lineup is expected to be Apple’s new A19 Pro chip, built using TSMC’s latest 3nm process, and the models may come with 12GB of RAM, enabling smoother multitasking and advanced AI features. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is tipped to be the first iPhone with three 48MP rear cameras and 8K video recording, while the iPhone 17 Air and standard iPhone 17 will feature dual-lens setups [1].

In the United States, analysts predict price increases for the iPhone 17 series due to tariffs and potential hardware upgrades. The base iPhone 17 might remain at $799, while the new iPhone 17 Air and Pro models could see a $50 price hike, potentially costing $899 and $1,049, respectively. The iPhone 17 Pro Max may start at $1,199 but could justify a $50 price increase to $1,249 [2].

The release dates and prices may be affected by US tariffs on devices from China and India. Apple's manufacturing strategy and recent commitments to the American economy are expected to mitigate some of these impacts [2].

References:
[1] https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/mobiles-tabs/apple-iphone-17-series-set-to-launch-in-september-launch-date-design-features-price-and-other-things-to-expect/articleshow/123219534.cms
[2] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/iphone-17-set-to-break-records-and-your-wallet-in-shocking-us-price-hike/articleshow/123258396.cms