Everyone is talking about Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17. Fans, tech experts, and online writers are all very excited about its new features and, most importantly, when it will be released. Apple always keeps its new products a secret until the very last moment. However, we can guess a lot from past releases and industry news.
When Will the iPhone 17 Come Out?
Apple has always launched its new iPhones in September. Due to that tradition, we can confidently predict the iPhone 17 series to be launched at a press conference in the middle of September 2025. Apple has not confirmed, however, the date for the event yet; multiple sources from the industry are quite sure that it will be around 9th September 2025. After the announcement of the new phones, the customers will be able to get them soon and even pre-order if they wish.
The only exception to this rule was the launch of the iPhone 12 in the pandemic of COVID-19. Hence, it’s quite safe to say that the iPhone 17 will not deviate from the September 2025 schedule.
What Did We Learn About the iPhone 17?
According to the numerous gossips and leaks, the next iPhone 17 gang will come in four variations. These may include:
- iPhone 17 (Regular version)
- iPhone 17 Air (A model that is thinner and probably will replace the “Plus” version)
- iPhone 17 Pro
- iPhone 17 Pro Max (It is rumored to be called the “iPhone 17 Ultra” by some people.)
Here are some examples of the coolest features that the iPhone 17 might gain:
Design and Display
- New Camera for New Models: The Pro models, especially, are expected to have a newly designed rectangular camera area. The light source and LiDAR sensor might have their place on the right side.
- Lightest Phone Ever: It is said that the iPhone 17 Air will be the thinnest and lightest in the whole iPhone history.
- Better Display Quality: It is rumored that iPhone 17 is going to have a 120 Hz refresh rate on all models, even for the standard one. This means that the scrolling will be much smoother and the whole screen will appear to be more fluid for everyone.
- Stronger Glass: According to new information from the grapevine, it is also said that the screen of the phone will be more receptive to the changes and have a special coat that will reduce the reflection of the sunlight, and this might be different from the current Ceramic Shield.
- Material Change: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro line of models will probably be made with an aluminum frame, which was the case with the last few Pro phones that were made of titanium; therefore, the newer Pro phones will be moving away from the titanium used in the recent ones.
Camera Improvements
- Upgraded Front Camera: The rumors indicate that the iPhone 17 series will have one and the same front camera throughout all models, and it will be a high-end 24-megapixel camera, which will significantly improve the quality of self-portraits. Moreover, the video calls will be of a higher quality. Read more here about additional features expected to come in iPhone 17.
- Pro Model Camera System: The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are speculated to employ a triple-camera system for the rear. The primary, wide, and telephoto cameras may all be the same sensor with the 48 MP specification. Thus, one can expect to record videos in the 8K resolution and exploit the zoom feature more efficiently in the case of distant objects.
Single Camera for iPhone 17 Air: It is possible that the back of the iPhone 17 Air will house only one camera of 48 megapixels.
Speed and Software
- Next-Generation Chip: Apple’s latest and most powerful processor, named A19 Pro, is expected to be employed in iPhone 17 Pro models. This processor is optimized using a cutting-edge technology that assures frugal battery consumption and faster performance. The iPhone 17 standard edition may opt for the A18 Bionic or even the A19 chip.
- More Memory (RAM): The iPhone 17 series of phones are all in for having 12 gigabytes of random access memory; that is, the models that are at the top, like the basic iPhone 17 and the iPhone 17 Air. This enhancement in capacity allows for a smooth iOS 26: The iPhone 17 series will certainly be equipped with Apple’s latest phone software, iOS 26, which will bring a lot of new features. Cooling is improved: It is speculated that the modifications done in the handset would enable it to remain cooler, particularly the Pro versions, which may also receive an extra cooling system.
- iOS 26: The iPhone 17 series will certainly be equipped with Apple’s latest phone software, iOS 26, which will bring a lot of new features.
- Cooling is improved: It is speculated that the modifications done in the handset would enable it to remain cooler, particularly the Pro versions, which may also receive an extra cooling system.
Battery and Other Features
- Bigger Battery: It has been speculated that the iPhone 17 Pro Max would have a larger battery that would allow it to operate for a longer time with just one charge.
- Wi-Fi 7: It is anticipated that Apple will equip every iPhone 17 model with a Wi-Fi 7 chip that they have designed. This is going to mean that Wi-Fi will be faster and more reliable without any wires.
What About the Price?
We have not yet received the exact prices; Apple is known, however, for its price stability. The initial price of the iPhone 17 is most likely to be close to that of the older models; prices will vary depending on storage and the model you choose.
The Excitement Grows!
The iPhone 17 series appears to be a very pivotal release for Apple. After all, there are rumors about the new design, better cameras, and faster speed, plus the screen. The scheduled release in September 2025 is getting closer, and we will probably learn more revelations; thus, the fans will be more excited all over the world.