iPhone 17 Launched: Apple Unveils New Models with Cutting-Edge Features and Pricing Details

By: Dainik Realty Bureau | Date: | 10 Sep 2025

Breaking: iPhone 17 Launched, Apple Revolutionizes Tech with Unprecedented Innovations

Apple has recently concluded its highly anticipated event, making waves in the technology world by launching a host of groundbreaking new products, prominently featuring the iPhone 17 Launched series. This significant event not only introduced the new iPhone 17 smartphones but also unveiled three new Apple Watches and the third generation of AirPods Pro, signaling a major leap forward in personal technology. These new devices come packed with significant and substantial changes, addressing previous criticisms and setting a new benchmark for innovation. Users can expect a blend of state-of-the-art technology, superior performance, and exquisite design, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in smartphones and wearable technology. The standard iPhone 17 model, while appearing similar to its predecessor, the iPhone 16, boasts critical internal enhancements. Available in five attractive new colors, it features a larger 6.3-inch ProMotion display compared to the iPhone 16's 6.1-inch screen. This display offers a 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate and an Always-On Display that can go down to 1 Hz, optimizing battery life. It also supports Live Activities and provides an impressive 3000 nits of brightness for excellent outdoor visibility, complemented by Ceramic Shield 2 glass with an anti-reflective coating for enhanced durability. Powering this model is the new A19 chipset, featuring a 16-core Neural Engine, a 6-core CPU, and a 5-core GPU, designed to deliver all-day battery life. The iPhone 17 includes a 3692 mAh battery, an upgrade from the iPhone 16's 3561 mAh, offering an additional 8 hours of video playback. Charging speeds have also seen a remarkable improvement, with 50% charge achieved in just 20 minutes using the new 40-watt Apple charger, a significant reduction from the previous 30 minutes. Camera capabilities are also upgraded, with both rear cameras now featuring 48-megapixel sensors for superior ultra-wide shots, and an 18-megapixel Center Stage front-facing camera with a square sensor, supporting auto-wide selfies and improved video stabilization. Storage options for the base model start at 256 GB, with a 512 GB variant also available. The base iPhone 17 model is priced at ₹82,900, while the 512 GB model costs ₹1,02,900.

iPhone 17 Air: A Leap in Slimness and Premium Design

The iPhone 17 Launched series also introduces the iPhone 17 Air, heralded as Apple's thinnest iPhone to date, measuring an astonishingly slender 5.6 mm in thickness. Crafted from Grade 5 Titanium, it offers exceptional strength and a glossy finish reminiscent of the polished stainless steel seen in older iPhone models, exuding a truly premium aesthetic. Both the front and back of the iPhone 17 Air are protected by Ceramic Shield 2 glass, further enhancing its robust yet elegant design. Its visual prowess is highlighted by a 6.5-inch ProMotion display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, also featuring an Always-On Display and Live Activities. A distinctive design choice for this ultra-thin device is the integration of its single rear-facing camera and Apple chipset directly within the camera bump. The iPhone 17 Air is available in four sophisticated colors: Black, White, Gold, and Blue. Internally, it is equipped with the powerful A19 Pro chipset, which includes a six-core CPU and a five-core GPU, ensuring seamless performance. Apple has also incorporated its proprietary N1 chip, facilitating Bluetooth 6 and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, alongside a C1X modem that promises faster 5G capabilities compared to its predecessor, the C1 modem. Photography on the iPhone 17 Air is handled by a 48-megapixel single camera with sensor-shift optical image stabilization, complemented by an 18-megapixel Center Stage front-facing camera. A notable feature is its support for Dual Capture video, allowing users to record simultaneously with both front and rear cameras. This model is designed as an eSIM-only device, eliminating the need for a physical SIM slot. Despite its modest 3036 mAh battery capacity, Apple claims excellent battery life. To enhance user experience and protection, several accessories have been released, including a Back Safe Battery Pack priced at ₹11,900, a slim 1 mm translucent case for ₹4,900, and a bumper case available for ₹3,900. Storage configurations for the iPhone 17 Air include 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 Terabyte options, with the 256 GB base model retailing for ₹1,19,900.

iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max: Setting New Benchmarks in Performance and Cooling

When the iPhone 17 Launched, the Pro and Pro Max models garnered significant attention for their innovative unibody aluminum design, where the frame and chassis are seamlessly integrated, akin to the monocoque chassis found in high-performance vehicles. A new thermal cooling system is a highlight, offering significantly improved thermal efficiency compared to the iPhone 16 Pro Max, with Apple confidently asserting that these phones will not overheat. While both front and back feature Ceramic Shield glass, the majority of the rear is constructed from aluminum, contributing to the phone's overall durability. Apple has engineered its own vapor cooling chamber, boasting an impressive 20 times greater thermal efficiency than the iPhone 16 Pro Max, effectively dissipating heat. These premium models are available in three striking colors: Silver, Blue, and Orange. Under the hood, the A19 Pro chipset powers these devices, featuring a 6-core CPU and a 6-core GPU. The Pro models are offered in both eSIM-only and physical SIM variants, with the eSIM-only models featuring a substantially larger 5888 mAh battery, the highest capacity ever in an iPhone, capable of providing up to 39 hours of video playback. The physical SIM models, by comparison, come with a 4823 mAh battery. Camera technology sees a considerable upgrade, with an 18-megapixel Center Stage front-facing camera and all three rear cameras, including the telephoto lens, now featuring 48-megapixel sensors. The telephoto camera offers 4x optical zoom (a slight reduction from the 16 Pro Max's 5x, but its 48MP resolution ensures superior 12MP quality at 8x zoom) and supports up to 30x digital zoom. Additional advanced photographic capabilities include Pro Res RAW capture and Gen Lock Transition support, with fast charging up to 60W. The display sizes remain consistent with previous generations: 6.3 inches for the Pro and 6.9 inches for the Pro Max, both offering a peak brightness of 3000 nits. Storage options begin at 256 GB for the base models, with 512 GB and 1 Terabyte variants available, and the 17 Pro Max uniquely offering a 2 Terabyte option. Pricing for the iPhone 17 Pro base model (256 GB) starts at ₹1,34,900, while the Pro Max base model (256 GB) is priced at ₹1,49,900, and the top-tier 2TB Pro Max model reaches ₹2,09,900.

AirPods Pro 3: Revolutionizing Audio with Intelligent Features

In conjunction with the iPhone 17 Launched event, Apple also introduced the AirPods Pro 3, pushing the boundaries of the listening experience to an unprecedented level. These third-generation AirPods Pro build upon their predecessors with multi-acoustic audio capabilities and significantly enhanced Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), which is two times more effective than AirPods Pro 2 and four times better than AirPods Pro 1. Beyond superior noise cancellation, the AirPods Pro 3 integrate several innovative features powered by Apple Intelligence, such as live translation. Users can now activate live translation by pressing the buds, allowing them to speak in Hindi and have their words displayed in English on the recipient's iPhone. This functionality proves invaluable for international travel or in situations where language barriers exist. Furthermore, if two individuals wearing AirPods Pro 3 are communicating face-to-face, the buds can translate their respective languages in real-time, enabling seamless cross-language conversation. To ensure an optimal fit for every user, the AirPods Pro 3 come with five ear tip sizes. Marking a first for Apple's earbuds, they boast an IP57 rating, making them more resistant to sweat, water, and dust than ever before. A remarkable addition is the integrated heart rate sensor, allowing the AirPods to track your heart rate. They also offer over 50 workout tracking features, providing comprehensive fitness monitoring even without an Apple Watch. A "Workout Buddy" feature provides verbal encouragement during exercise sessions. Battery life has also seen improvements, offering 8 hours on a single charge and extending to 10 hours when using Transparency Mode or Hearing Aid features. The AirPods Pro 3 are available for ₹25,900.

Apple Watch Series 11, SE3, and Ultra 3: Elevating Health and Connectivity

Beyond the iPhone 17 Launched series, Apple's event also showcased the new Apple Watch Series 11, Watch SE3, and Watch Ultra 3, which are poised to redefine health monitoring and connectivity. The Apple Watch Series 11 boasts twice the scratch resistance compared to the Series 10 screen, ensuring greater durability. It will be available in the same 42mm and 46mm sizes and will feature 5G connectivity, with support from Jio in India. New complications and a potential hypertension notification system, alerting users to high blood pressure, are among its health-focused enhancements. A new Sleep Score feature analyzes various sleep stages to provide comprehensive insights into sleep quality. Battery life has been extended to 24 hours, an improvement from the previous 18 hours. The Series 11 comes in four new colors, including a fresh Space Gray. The base model of the Apple Watch Series 11 starts at ₹46,900. The Apple Watch SE3 also made its debut, incorporating many features from the Apple Watch Series 10, such as the S10 chipset, Always-On Display, Double Tap, and Wrist Flip functionalities. It includes fault detection, a temperature sensor, and the ability to play music through its speaker. With an 18-hour battery life and twice as fast charging, the Watch SE3 is also environmentally conscious, being made from 100% recycled aluminum. Starting at ₹25,900, it presents an excellent option for budget-conscious consumers. Finally, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 was unveiled, featuring an enlarged screen and a brighter display. It incorporates 5G cellular technology and satellite connectivity, offering two years of free satellite messaging (though this feature is not yet available in India). Its battery life has been significantly improved to 42 hours, up from the previous 36 hours. New rubber bands have also been introduced. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 maintains the same price as its predecessors, Ultra 2 and Ultra 1, at ₹89,900. These comprehensive new gadgets underscore Apple's unwavering commitment to technological advancement and delivering an enhanced user experience across its entire ecosystem.