Apple iPhone 17 Series Launched in India with New Design, A19 Chipset, and 8x Telephoto Zoom Camera

After months of leaks and teasers, Apple has officially launched the iPhone 17 series globally, including in India. The new lineup includes the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. These models bring powerful upgrades like the Apple A19 and A19 Pro chipsets, a 120Hz Super Retina XDR OLED display, refreshed designs, and advanced camera improvements.

Let’s break down the full specifications, features, pricing, and availability of the iPhone 17 lineup.

iPhone 17: Compact Flagship Finally Gets 120Hz Refresh Rate

The standard iPhone 17 is the most compact in the lineup but still packs a major upgrade — Apple has finally ditched 60Hz for a 120Hz refresh rate display.

• Display: 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR, True Tone, 3,000 nits peak brightness
• Design: Matte glass back, aluminium frame, 7.80mm thickness, lightweight at 177 grams
• Chipset: New Apple A19 processor, 6-core CPU with 16-core Neural Engine
• Storage: Up to 512 GB
• Software: iOS 26 with Apple Intelligence AI features like Genmoji, AI Writing Tools, Imagen
• Battery: Up to 30 hours of video playback, 50% charge in 30 minutes (30W MagSafe)
• Cameras:
  • Rear: 48MP main + 12MP ultra-wide (120° FOV, macro support)
  • Front: 18MP selfie camera with autofocus and lossless cropping
• Video: 4K @ 60fps Dolby Atmos recording

iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max: Big Design Refresh + Periscope Camera

The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max stand out with a completely refreshed design, powerful A19 Pro chipset, and a triple 48MP camera setup.

Key Highlights:

• Display:
  • iPhone 17 Pro – 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR LTPO OLED, 120Hz ProMotion
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max – massive 6.9-inch display
• Design: Aluminium + glass two-tone back, new rectangular camera island
• Chipset: A19 Pro processor with 6-core CPU + 6-core GPU
• Cooling: First iPhones with vapour chamber cooling for better sustained performance
• Cameras:
  • Triple 48MP setup (main + ultra-wide + telephoto)
  • Telephoto with 3.5x optical zoom and variable 5x–8x zoom range
  • 8K video recording support
  • 18MP front camera with 4K Dolby Atmos video
• Battery:
  • iPhone 17 Pro – up to 31 hours video playback
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max – up to 37 hours video playback, biggest iPhone battery yet
• Charging: 35W USB-C fast charging + 25W MagSafe wireless + reverse wireless charging

iPhone 17 Series Price in India

Apple has priced the new iPhones competitively, starting at ₹82,900 for the base model. Here’s a full breakdown:

iPhone 17 Price in India

• 256 GB – ₹82,900
• 512 GB – ₹1,09,900

iPhone 17 Pro Price in India

• 256 GB – ₹1,34,900
• 512 GB – ₹1,54,900
• 1 TB – ₹1,74,900

iPhone 17 Pro Max Price in India

• 256 GB – ₹1,49,900
• 512 GB – ₹1,69,900
• 1 TB – ₹1,89,900
• 2 TB – ₹2,29,900

iPhone 17 Series Sale Date and Color Options

• Pre-orders: Already live on Apple’s official website (starting September 9, 2025)
• Shipping: Begins September 12, 2025
• Colors:
  • iPhone 17 – Lavender, Sage, Mist Blue, White, Black
  • iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max – Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue

Final Thoughts

The iPhone 17 series is one of the biggest upgrades Apple has made in years. With a 120Hz display on the standard model, a refreshed design on the Pro models, a triple 48MP camera system, and longer battery life, Apple has clearly aimed at both casual users and power users.

If you want a compact yet powerful iPhone, the iPhone 17 is finally worth it. But if you want cutting-edge performance and pro-level photography, the iPhone 17 Pro Max looks like the ultimate choice.