Apple announced its new iPhone 17 lineup on Tuesday. The new series includes four models: the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. All devices will be available for preorder starting this Friday, with general availability set for September 19.
The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air share several common features. Both models include an 18MP Center Stage front camera with Dual Capture video capabilities and charge via a USB-C port with support for USB 2.
The standard iPhone 17 features a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display. It is powered by the A19 chip and is equipped with a dual rear camera system. This system includes a 48MP Fusion Main and a 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide camera, offering optical zoom options at .5x, 1x, and 2x. The device measures 5.89 by 2.81 by 0.31 inches and weighs 6.24 ounces. It will be available in black, lavender, mist blue, sage, and white. Pricing for the iPhone 17 starts at $799.
The iPhone 17 Air is distinguished by its ultra-thin design. It features a larger 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR display and is powered by the more advanced A19 Pro chip. Its camera system consists of a 48MP Fusion Main with 1x and 2x optical zoom options. The device measures 6.15 by 2.94 by 0.22 inches and weighs 5.82 ounces, making it notably thinner and lighter. Color options for the Air include sky blue, light gold, cloud white, and space black. The iPhone 17 Air starts at $999.
For the professional models, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max share a common set of high-end specifications. Both are powered by the A19 Pro chip and feature an advanced triple-lens rear camera system. This system includes a 48MP Fusion Main, a 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide, and a 48MP Fusion Telephoto lens, providing a comprehensive range of optical zoom options at .5x, 1x, 2x, 4x, and 8x. They both have an 18MP Center Stage front camera with Dual Capture and charge via USB-C with the faster USB 3 support. The Pro models are available in the new colors deep blue, cosmic orange, and silver.
The iPhone 17 Pro features a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display. It measures 5.91 by 2.83 by 0.34 inches and weighs 7.27 ounces. It has a starting price of $1,099.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the largest model in the lineup with a 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR display. It measures 6.43 by 3.07 by 0.34 inches and weighs 8.22 ounces. The Pro Max starts at $1,199.