During its significant annual September event, Apple introduced four new iPhone models. These include the groundbreaking “impossibly thin” iPhone Air and the high-performance iPhone 17 Pro. Also announced were the iPhone 17 Pro Max and the new standard iPhone 17. Pre-orders begin on September 12, with all models available starting September 19.
Here are the starting prices, subject to change based on storage capacity:
- iPhone 17 — $800
- iPhone Air — $1000
- iPhone 17 Pro — $1,100
- iPhone 17 Pro Max — $1,200
iPhone Air
Measuring a mere 5.6mm, the iPhone Air claims the title of Apple`s thinnest iPhone to date. It boasts a 6.5-inch display and enhanced durability, partly attributed to its titanium construction, with 80% of the material sourced from recycled origins.
The iPhone Air is available in black, white, gold, and blue. It runs on the A19 Pro processor, which Apple states sets new benchmarks for mobile performance. The GPU features an improved 5-core setup with integrated AI acceleration, promising “Macbook Pro levels of compute” for users.
Its camera system includes a 48-megapixel main lens and an 18MP front-facing camera with a “center stage” feature that intelligently uses AI to optimize angles. A new dual capture video feature allows simultaneous recording with both front and rear cameras.
For battery life, Apple redesigned the internal layout to maximize space for the battery, promising “all-day battery life” for the iPhone Air. A MagSafe battery accessory is also available for extended power.
iPhone 17 Pro
The iPhone 17 Pro is equipped with the largest battery ever in an iPhone, an advanced camera system offering exceptional range and resolution, and Apple`s most potent mobile chip, the A19 Pro. Engineered for extreme durability, it features enhanced front and rear protections, delivering up to 39 hours of video playback on a single charge.
Regarding its new cameras, Apple touts it as “the best camera system we`ve ever made.” It includes the 18MP “center stage” front camera and three 48-megapixel rear cameras. The “extended plateau” design allows for Apple`s longest optical zoom to date.
iPhone 17 Base Model
The standard iPhone 17 models are powered by the new A19 processor, touted by Apple as faster and more efficient. These new iPhones will be available in five distinct colors: lavender, mist blue, black, white, and sage.
The new phones support 120Hz ProMotion and feature a larger 6.3-inch display, which Apple highlights as beneficial for gaming. Games like NetEase`s Destiny: Rising are expected to leverage the 120Hz capability.
The new iPhone 17 features an improved camera designed to capture more impressive photos. It also includes a “center stage” camera for enhanced selfies and videos, which utilizes AI to automatically select optimal angles, removing the need to rotate the phone for selfies.
Below is a summary of the iPhone 17 base model`s key features.
During the same event, Apple also unveiled the Apple Watch Series 11 and AirPods Pro 3.