Is the iPhone 17 worth the hype? Our in-depth review for 2025 covers everything—from the new camera upgrades and A19 Bionic chip to its price in India.
Apple has launched the brand-new iPhone 17 Series in India — featuring iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. With Apple A19 chip, better cameras, iOS 19 with Apple Intelligence, and premium titanium builds, this lineup sets the bar for 2025 smartphones. Let’s break it down model by model.
1. iPhone 17
The standard iPhone 17 brings flagship performance with A19 chip and dual-camera setup, all at the most accessible price in the lineup.
| Price | ₹79,900 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Bionic (3nm) |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, 2000 nits |
| Durability | Ceramic Shield, IP68 water & dust resistant |
| Camera | Dual 48MP (Wide + Ultra-Wide), Cinematic Video |
| Battery | ~20 hours video playback, 20W wired (50% in 30 min), 15W MagSafe |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos |
| Weight | ~175g |
| OS | iOS 19 with Apple Intelligence |
2. iPhone 17 Air
The new iPhone 17 Air is Apple’s thinnest iPhone ever — lighter than Pro models but still offering the same A19 power and OLED screen.
| Price | ₹89,900 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" OLED, 120Hz, Super Retina |
| Durability | Aluminium frame, IP68 |
| Camera | Dual 48MP lenses |
| Battery | Up to 19 hours video, 20W wired, 15W wireless |
| Audio | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Weight | ~150g (ultra light) |
3. iPhone 17 Pro
The Pro brings the A19 Pro chip, ProMotion display, and triple cameras with 5x zoom for serious users.
| Price | ₹1,29,900 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro, 3nm+ |
| Display | 6.1" ProMotion OLED, 1Hz–120Hz, 2500 nits |
| Durability | Titanium frame, Ceramic Shield, IP68 |
| Camera | Triple Lens (48MP Wide + 12MP Ultra-wide + 12MP Telephoto with 5x) |
| Battery | ~23 hours video, 30W fast charge, 15W MagSafe |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, Spatial Audio |
| Weight | ~190g |
4. iPhone 17 Pro Max
The biggest and best iPhone yet — a 6.9-inch display, A19 Pro, and the longest battery life of any iPhone.
| Price | ₹1,49,900 |
|---|---|
| Processor | A19 Pro |
| Display | 6.9" ProMotion OLED, 120Hz, 2500 nits peak |
| Durability | Titanium + Ceramic Shield, IP68 |
| Camera | Triple Lens + Enhanced 5x Telephoto |
| Battery | ~29 hours video, 30W wired, 15W MagSafe, Reverse Wireless |
| Audio | Dolby Atmos Stereo |
| Weight | ~221g |
👉 Quick Comparison Table – iPhone 17 Models
| Model | Price | Chip | Display | Camera | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 17 | ₹79,900 | A19 | 6.1" OLED 120Hz | Dual 48MP | 20 hrs |
| iPhone 17 Air | ₹89,900 | A19 | 6.1" OLED 120Hz | Dual 48MP | 19 hrs |
| iPhone 17 Pro | ₹1,29,900 | A19 Pro | 6.1" ProMotion | Triple Lens 5x | 23 hrs |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | ₹1,49,900 | A19 Pro | 6.9" ProMotion | Triple Lens 5x | 29 hrs |
⚔ iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung S25 Ultra vs Pixel 9 Pro
| Model | Processor | Display | Camera | Battery | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | A19 Pro | 6.9" 120Hz OLED | 48MP + 5x Telephoto | 29 hrs | ₹1,49,900 |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | 6.8" AMOLED 144Hz | 200MP Quad Camera | 5000mAh, 45W | ₹1,44,999 |
| Pixel 9 Pro | Google Tensor G5 | 6.7" OLED 120Hz | 50MP + AI Magic Zoom | ~24 hrs | ₹1,19,999 |
✅ Pros & ❌ Cons
👍 Pros
- Blazing fast A19 / A19 Pro chips
- Premium Titanium & Ceramic Shield design
- Improved battery life (best ever on iPhone)
- Apple Intelligence AI integration
- Excellent resale value in India
👎 Cons
- Very expensive pricing in India
- No charger in box
- Only Pro Max gets reverse wireless charging
- Competition offers more megapixels (Samsung)
🎯 Final Verdict: Should You Buy?
- Best value entry iPhone: iPhone 17
- Lightest design: iPhone 17 Air
- Best balance of performance & price: iPhone 17 Pro
- Ultimate flagship: iPhone 17 Pro Max
Recommendation: If you’re a power user, the iPhone 17 Pro is the sweet spot. If money isn’t a problem, iPhone 17 Pro Max is the best iPhone ever made in 2025.
Disclaimer: Prices are indicative (September 2025) and may vary across retailers. Check official Apple Store India or Amazon for latest deals.
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