The iPhone 17 is arriving soon–learn everything about it right here
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Apple iPhone 17: Summary
- iPhone 17 will arrive at Apple’s Awe Dropping event on September 9 in expected standard, Pro, Pro Max, and new Air variants, with preorders kicking off September 12 ahead of a September 19 onsale date. iPhone 17e will likely follow in Spring 2026.
- Tariffs may cause the base model entry point to rise from $799 to $849.
- iPhone 17 Air is tipped to be the slimmest iPhone ever, while iPhone 17 Pro Max may have the highest-capacity battery to date.
- All models are expected to receive LTPO displays, A19/A19 Pro processors, 50W MagSafe charging, multiple camera improvements including a 24MP TrueDepth front camera, plus iOS 26 software.
- A broader range of colorways will see specific hues tailored to each model in the iPhone 17 series.
We’re now less than a month away from Apple’s September Awe Dropping event, which will take place on Tuesday, September 9. While not officially confirmed, Apple is widely expected to announce the new iPhone 17 lineup with significant internal and external changes during the keynote.
While many of the most exciting changes rumored to come to the iPhone line are being held for the foldable iPhone, expected to debut in 2026, the iPhone 17 family is set to get a number of important upgrades. This September, we will see not only the thinnest iPhone ever, but also the longest-lasting iPhone ever.
While a new super-thin ‘Air’ model is tipped to replace the Plus variant, reportedly just 6.25mm thick, the Pro Max is expected to get a 5,000mAh battery–along with various tweaks that help it better manage the heat generated by all that power.
We’re also anticipating a range of new color options with different hues for each iPhone 17 model, a switch to LTPO displays that power 120Hz refresh rates in even the two cheapest iPhone 17 models that lack ProMotion, a huge upgrade to MagSafe that enables speedier 50W charging, a doubling of pixels allowing for clearer selfies from the front-facing TrueDepth camera, faster A19/A19 Pro processors with extra RAM in the Pro models to support Apple Intelligence, and the iOS 26 update with all the software enhancements that brings.
In this article, the Macworld team uses its expert knowledge of Apple and iPhone history to define the iPhone 17 rumors most likely to be true. Read on to find out everything you need to know about the soon-to-launch iPhone 17 series, including when the next iPhone will come out, the expected preorder and sale date, design, camera and display specs, and lots more.
At a glance: What to expect from iPhone 17 series
iPhone 17
- 6.27-inch, 120Hz LTPO display
- Black, White, Steel Gray, Green, Purple, Light Blue colorways
- A19 processor
- 24MP TrueDepth camera
- 50W MagSafe charging
- iOS 26
- Starting from $799
iPhone 17 Air
- Replaces the ‘Plus’ model as the thinnest iPhone to date – just 6.25mm thick
- 6.65-inch, 120Hz LTPO display
- Titanium-aluminum alloy build to prevent bending
- Black, White, Light Blue, Light Gold colorways
- 48MP Fusion camera with 24MP TrueDepth front camera
- 2,800mAh battery
- 50W MagSafe charging
- iOS 26
- Starting from $949-$1,049
iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.27-inch LTPO display with 120Hz ProMotion and Always-On display
- Black, White, Gray, Dark Blue, Orange colorways
- A19 Pro processor with vapor chamber
- 12GB RAM
- Upgraded 48MP Telephoto camera, plus 24MP TrueDepth front camera
- 50W MagSafe charging
- iOS 26
- Starting from $999-$1,199
iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 5,000mAh battery – the highest capacity in any iPhone to date
- 6.86-inch LTPO display with 120Hz ProMotion and Always-On display
- Steel body for improved heat dissipation
- Black, White, Gray, Dark Blue, Orange colorways
- A19 Pro with vapor chamber
- 12GB RAM
- Upgraded 48MP Telephoto camera, plus 24MP TrueDepth front camera
- 50W MagSafe charging
- iOS 26
- Starting from $1,199-$1,299
iPhone 17e
- To follow in Spring 2026
Read on for more detailed analysis of the rumored iPhone 17 devices, colors, cameras, specs, features and software, plus our thoughts on the iPhone 17 release date and pricing.
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A brand-new iPhone line: The iPhone 17 Air
- Rumored to be the thinnest iPhone ever
- Could get 120Hz refresh rate, but without ProMotion screen
- May be constructed from titanium-aluminum alloy metal frame to prevent bending
- Single 48MP rear camera, smaller battery, no physical SIM card slot (eSIM only)
Because it’s a brand-new iPhone format we have given the iPhone 17 Air some extra attention. This new iPhone is expected to replace the existing Plus line and will sport a significantly thinner design and a larger display.
Several analysts have reported that the existing Plus model will be replaced by a new “Slim” model with a larger screen size and a much thinner body.
The much slimmer size will come at the expense of battery capacity, as there just isn’t room for a battery as thick as you find in other iPhones. Leaker yeux1122 has said the battery capacity is to be around 2,800mAh, which is over 20% less than the battery in any iPhone 16 model.
According to Korea’s Sisa Journal in January 2025, the so-called iPhone 17 Air will be 6.25mm thick and cost in the same price range as the iPhone 16 Plus (starting at $899 U.S.). Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated that the “thinnest part” of the new ultra-slim iPhone is just 5.5mm thick, but it’s difficult to know what that means without more context.
The camera bump, according to Weibo leaker Ice Universe, will be 4.0mm thick, bringing the total phone thickness to 9.5mm at the camera. Additionally, a report from Majin Bu in July claims the selfie cam will shift from the right side of the Face ID sensors to the left.
We’re unsure if the iPhone 17 Air will have the A19 or A19 Pro processor (reports vary), but it is expected to have only a single 48MP rear camera and the new 24MP front camera that all iPhone 17 models will get.
The iPhone 17 Air is also expected to feature a titanium frame, while t
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