Published on: August 07, 2025 08:36 AM IST
Due to expensive components and feature upgrade, the iPhone 17 series will be launched with an increased price tag.
The iPhone 17 series is being launched next month, and the Apple launch event is expected to be held on September 9, 2025. As a launch approach, the lineup has begun on the surface of the new leaks, offering a glimpse of what we can expect during this phenomenon. Now, according to the latest leakage, Apple is suspected of increasing all the iPhone 17 model prices. Additionally, the iPhone 17 Pro model may have a 256GB base storage variant instead of 128GB. Reported, a Chinese tipster has highlighted an increase of $ 50 in lineups; Therefore, the start of the iPhone 17 series may be an initial price of $ 849 in the US.
iPhone 17 series price and storage variants
A Chinese tipster that is called Instant Digital, shared a post on Weibo, highlighting the increase in the price of $ 50 for the iPhone 17 series. Apple is targeting a price increase due to rising component costs and China tariff. so, iPhone 17 And iPhone 17 Air $ 849 (about 74,000 rupees) and $ 949 (Rs 83,000) may be spent respectively. Whereas, the iPhone 17 Pro model is expected to offer 256GB as a base storage variant similar to the iPhone 17 Pro Max. In the US, these pro models are expected to cost around $ 1,049 (Rs 92,000) and $ 1,249 (Rs 1,09,500).
Well, this is not the first time we have heard of the price hike, as the Wall Street Journal has also stated that Apple is considering the price increase for the upcoming iPhone lineup. The price of the report due to major changes in the lineup in terms of design and new upgrades. When iPhone 17 Pro The model is informed for important, the base models may not be as exciting this year.
iPhone 17 Series: What to expect
Out of these four models iPhone 17 lineup will be possible: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro MaxWhile the base model can stick to the same design as its predecessor, air and pro models can draw attention. The iPhone 17 Air will probably be launched as the thinnest iPhone with 5.5 mm thickness. Whereas, the iPhone 17 Pro model has been extended for design, performance, camera and AI upgrade for leading upgrade. Therefore, the Pro model will be worth upgrading this year.
