iPhone 17 Launch Leaked: Release Date, Specs & Surprise Model Revealed
Here’s the latest scoop on the Apple iPhone 17 from recent leaks — all pointing toward a September launch with major updates:
📅 iPhone 17 Launch Timeline
- Apple’s annual iPhone event is expected in early September 2025, most likely September 9 or 10, with pre-orders around September 12 and shipping beginning September 19
🎨 Models & Design Upgrades iPhone 17
- The lineup will include four models: iPhone 17, 17 Air (a sleek, ultra-thin model replacing the Plus), 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max .
- iPhone 17 Air:
- Reportedly only 5–5.5 mm thick, with a slim titanium-aluminum chassis .
- 2,800 MAH battery, which may struggle to last a full day despite optimizations in iOS 26 .
- iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max:
- Return to aluminum frames, while Air gets the premium titanium .
- Redesigned horizontal camera bar across the back .
- The Dynamic Island notch will be slightly smaller or sleeker
🔧 Tech Specs iPhone 17
- Displays: Uniform 120 Hz Promotion across all models: ~6.3″ (17/17 Pro), ~6.6″ (Air), ~6.9″ (Pro Max) .
- Chipsets:
- All models get A19, with Pro versions running A19 Pro on 3 nm, and Air/standard possibly on standard A19 .
- RAM:
- 12 GB for Pro/Pro Max/Air; 8 GB for standard .
- Connectivity:
- Apple-designed Wi‑Fi 7 chip across series; Air might use Apple 5G modem instead of Qualcomm .
- Battery & Charging:
- Support for up to 35 W wired charging, and 25 W Qi 2.2 wireless charging .
- Camera Enhancements:
- Pro models: triple 48 MP sensors (wide, ultra-wide, telephoto with ~3.5–5× optical zoom); first iPhone with full 48 MP trio and 8 K video support .
- Front cameras upgraded to 24 MP across all models .
- Air/standard: single 48 MP rear lens; no telephoto .
- Extras: Pro models get vapor‑chamber cooling, and potential mechanical aperture; all get faster wireless charging and apple-accented finishes like liquid glass
iPhone Pricing Expectations
- iPhone 17: ~$799
- iPhone 17 Air: ~$899 (slightly above base)
- iPhone 17 Pro: ~$999
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: ~$1,199+
| Feature | Standard | Air | Pro/Pro Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Release | Sept 9–10, 2025 | Same | Same |
| Material | Aluminum | Titanium-Al (slim) | Aluminum |
| Thickness | ~7–8 mm | ~5.5 mm (ultra-thin) | ~7–8 mm |
| Battery | Good | ~2,800 mAh (tight) | Larger (~4,800 mAh Pro Max) |
| Camera | Dual 48/12 | Single 48 MP | Triple 48 MP trio, 8 K, mechanical aperture |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Charging | 35 W / 25 W wireless | Same | Same |
Feeling excited or already leaning toward a model? This looks like one of the most substantial iPhone refreshes yet. If you want help picking between models—or want to track deals once they go live—just say the word!
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