Apple iPhone 17 launched; India price starts at Rs. 82,900 with 6.3-inch 120Hz ProMotion display, Dual 48MP cameras, A19 Bionic Chip
Apple has launched its latest iPhone in the 17 series, the iPhone 17 in the Global Market, including India, at its latest event, as expected. The new model features a larger 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion technology, bringing up to 120Hz refresh rate to the base variant for the first time. Peak brightness has been boosted to 3000 nits, a 50% improvement over the iPhone 16.
Thanks to ProMotion, the iPhone 17 now supports an Always-On display, allowing users to view the time, widgets, and Live Activities at a glance. The display can intelligently scale down to 1Hz when not in use, ensuring power efficiency.
Apple A19 and Connectivity -
Powering the device is Apple’s new A19 3nm SoC, featuring a 6-core CPU that’s 1.5x faster than the A15 Bionic in the iPhone 13. Its 5-core GPU delivers over twice the performance of the A15. Apple has also introduced the N1 wireless networking chip, enabling Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread support, which enhances connectivity for features like AirDrop and Personal Hotspot.
The iPhone 17 will be eSIM-only in select regions, including the U.S., Canada, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and more.
Upgraded Cameras -
On the back, the iPhone 17 sports a dual 48MP setup with a Fusion Main sensor and a 12MP optical-quality 2x Telephoto lens. A major upgrade comes with the new 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide camera, replacing the 12MP version from the iPhone 16.
The front camera has also been enhanced — the 18MP Center Stage sensor is Apple’s first square front camera, offering a wider field of view and improved resolution. Users can now capture both portrait and landscape shots without rotating the phone. AI-powered Center Stage automatically expands the frame for group photos and adjusts orientation to fit everyone in. The front camera also supports ultra-stabilized 4K HDR video and Dual Capture, enabling simultaneous front and rear recording.
Durability, Battery, and Charging -
The iPhone 17 introduces Ceramic Shield 2 with an Apple-designed coating that offers triple the scratch resistance and reduced glare. Coupled with ProMotion and the A19 chip, the phone delivers up to 30 hours of video playback — eight more than its predecessor. For charging, it supports up to 50% in just 20 minutes using a 40W or higher USB-C power adapter.
Apple iPhone 17 Specifications -
| Display | 6.3-inch OLED (2622×1206, ~460 ppi) Super Retina XDR; ProMotion adaptive refresh up to 120Hz; HDR; True Tone; Ceramic Shield 2; 1000 nits typical, 1600 nits peak, up to 3000 nits peak outdoor. |
| SoC / Performance | Apple A19 (3nm) — Six cores (2 performance + 4 efficiency); 5-core GPU; 16-core Neural Engine; 64-bit architecture. |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| OS | iOS 26 |
| Ingress Protection | IP68 (water & dust resistant) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (nano + eSIM) |
| Rear Cameras | Dual 48MP system: Fusion Main 48MP (f/1.6) with 2nd-gen sensor-shift OIS (video), 12MP optical-quality 2× Telephoto; 48MP 120° Fusion Ultra Wide (f/2.2) with autofocus and macro capability. 100% Focus Pixels; Photonic Engine; True Tone flash; Dolby Vision 4K @60fps; Slo-mo 1080p@240fps; Cinematic mode up to 4K Dolby Vision @30fps. |
| Front Camera | 18MP Center Stage (ƒ/1.9) square sensor; autofocus with Focus Pixels; Retina Flash; HDR video Dolby Vision up to 4K@60fps; Slo-mo 1080p@120fps; Dual Capture (front + rear simultaneous); ultra-stabilized 4K HDR video. |
| Biometrics & Audio | TrueDepth Face ID; stereo speakers. |
| Action Button & Controls | Action Button (customizable: Silent, Focus, Camera, Flashlight, Voice Memo, Recognise Music, Translate, Magnifier, Controls, Shortcut, Accessibility). Camera controls: Exposure, Depth, Zoom, Camera selection, Styles, Tone. |
| Dimensions & Weight | 149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm; 177 g |
| Connectivity | 5G (sub-6 GHz) with 4×4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 6; 2nd-gen Ultra Wideband; Thread; NFC (reader mode); dual-frequency GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC). |
| Battery & Charging | Built-in rechargeable Li-ion; MagSafe & Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W; USB-C fast charging. 50% charge in 20 minutes with 40W (or higher) adapter; up to 30 hours video playback. |
Pricing and Availability -
The iPhone 17 will be offered in Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, and Lavender, with storage options of 256GB and 512GB — meaning there’s no 128GB variant this time. Apple has priced it lower than both the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Plus in their 256GB configurations.
iPhone 17 Prices are -
- 256GB storage version - Rs. 82,900
- 512GB storage version - Rs. 1,02,900
The iPhone 17 will be available for purchase on apple.com/store and through the Apple Store app, with in-store availability starting Friday, September 19. Pre-orders open this Friday, September 12, at 5:30 PM IST.
