Tech giant Apple is organizing the Awe Dropping 2025 event today. New products will be unveiled at the Apple event, including the iPhone 17 series, new Apple Watch and AirPods. The big highlight of the iPhone 17 series is going to be the iPhone 17 Air smartphone. India has become an important market and there is a lot of curiosity about the price, features, availability and technical specifications of every new iPhone series. This year's series is becoming a center of attraction not only for existing iPhone users but also for Android users due to its new avatar and special features.
A total of four variants – iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max have been introduced in the market. Especially the 'Air' model has come for the first time, which is in the headlines due to its shocking thin design. How much will it cost in India, what features will you get, and is it really worth upgrading – in this article we will discuss in detail.
iPhone 17 Event 2025: Key Highlights
Apple not only introduced the iPhone 17 series through the 'Awe Dropping' event, but also new products like Apple Watch Series 11, Watch Ultra 3, and AirPods Pro 3. Craig Federighi and Tim Cook's team also announced the release dates of the upcoming macOS Tahoe (macOS 26), iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and other operating systems in their keynote speeches. Especially the slim design of the iPhone 17 Air, the powerful camera and battery upgrades of the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max were at the center of the event.
iPhone 17 Pro Launched With New Design
iPhone 17 Pro has been brought with a new design. This time the emphasis is on thermal management, which will protect the phone from heating. A vapor chamber has been used in it, which will control the temperature of the phone during performance. The phone uses an aluminum body, which the company has described as more durable than before.
iPhone 17 Camera System
Phone 17:
- Dual rear cameras: 48MP (wide, f/1.6, OIS) + 12MP (ultrawide, 120°)
- Front camera: 18MP Center Stage
- 4K video recording, new AI image processing, Night mode upgrades and improved portrait effects
iPhone 17 Air:
- Single 48MP camera: Great AI low-light upgrades, Cinematic mode
- Front: 18MP Center Stage
iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max:
- Triple camera setup: 48MP (wide, OIS) + 48MP (ultrawide) + 48MP (5x optical zoom telephoto)
- 3D LiDAR, TOF support, up-to 8K video recording, ProRes, Dolby Vision, Advanced AI scene recognition20
- Front: 18MP Center Stage
Overall, the Pro models have tremendous versatility in their cameras – zoom, wide, From low light, macro to pro level video recording. Even the base model gets better auto-focus, live HDR, and stabilization.
iPhone Air Launched In 5.6mm Thin
iphone Air has been launched. This is the thinnest iPhone ever, which is only 5.6mm thin. Its frame is made of titanium. It is more durable than all the iPhones that came before.
iPhone 17 Battery and Charged In 20 Minutes
The iPhone 17 series has a lot of focus on battery upgrades.
- iPhone 17: ~3,692 mAh; Video playback ~20 hours; Fast charging and Qi2.2 wireless support
- iPhone 17 Air: ~3,149 mAh (eSIM), ~3,036 mAh (with SIM); Small battery due to ultra-slimness but good backup due to powerful A19 Pro and C1 modem
- iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max: ~4,252 mAh; and Pro Max: ~5,088 mAh (eSIM), ~4,823 mAh (SIM); Video playback up to ~28 hours923
iPhone 17 Launched With 120Hz Refresh Rate
iPhone 17 has been launched. It has a 6.3-inch display, which comes with a 120Hz refresh rate. For the first time, Apple has given a refresh rate of 120Hz in the base model. Peak brightness has been taken to 3000 nits. The phone has an A19 chipset. Ceramic Shield 2 protection will be in the display.
iPhone 17 Price In India
Apple has adopted a special strategy for India. Despite the premium tax and import duty, the iPhone 17 will go on sale in India from September 19, and pre-orders will be available from September 12. Below are the expected prices:
- iPhone 17: ₹82,990 (256GB),
- iPhone 17 Air: ₹1,19,900 (256GB)
- iPhone 17 Pro: ₹1,34,900 (256GB)
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: ₹1,49,900 (256GB)
Conclusion
If you want a new and innovative smartphone experience, high-end features, performance, and stunning design, the iPhone 17 series—especially the Pro models—are the best in their category. The Air models are only for those who can compromise on battery for unique slimness and design. If you have any question regarding this post, then you can tell us by commenting in the comment box given below. Your feedback and suggestions are welcome as always. Thank you.
