Apple iPhone 17 Series in India: Price Hike Expected Amid Major Upgrades
Apple iPhone 17 series to launch on Sept 9, 2025. Prices in India may start at ₹84,990, with major upgrades in camera, chip, and design expected.
The long-awaited iPhone 17 series will be released by Apple on September 9, 2025, at a "Awe Dropping" launch event that will be streamed around the world, including in India. In India, pre-orders are set to start on September 12, and the full range will be available starting September 19.
Price Estimates: A Catchy Jump up
Reports say that Apple is going to raise the prices of all of its iPhone 17 models by $50, because all of them have been significantly improved.
- The base price for the iPhone 17 (128 GB) could go up from ₹79,990 to ₹84,990.
- The price of the 256 GB iPhone 17 Pro is likely to go up from ~$999 to around ₹1,24,990 (~$1,049).
- Prices for the top-of-the-line iPhone 17 Pro Max could go up to ₹150,000 (about $1,249), which is a big jump from its predecessor's price of ₹1,44,990.
The numbers come from leaks and rumours in the industry, but they clearly show that Apple is raising prices before this year's event.
What's making the prices go up?
As expected, the whole iPhone 17 line is full of improvements:
- Display: All of the ProMotion 120 Hz OLED screens offer smoother performance.
- Camera: Pro models will have three 48 MP cameras on the back, and the front cameras will be 24 MP, which is twice as good as before.
- When paired with up to 12 GB RAM, the new Apple chips (A19 and A19 Pro) offer big speed and efficiency gains.
- Design and Build: Thinner frames, better materials (like titanium for Pro models), and new looks all add to the high-end feel.
Last Thoughts
It looks like Apple is going to have its most ambitious iPhone launch ever, both in terms of new gear and lower prices. The base model costs ₹84,990, and the Pro Max costs almost ₹1.5 lakh. These prices show that Apple is telling a high-end story for 2025.
Still, all prices are not public yet and are based on leaks. We will have to wait until the event itself to get official prices. Would you like to look into model-by-model similarities, the different ways you can buy it in India, or any deals that are coming out soon?
