At its highly anticipated fall keynote, Apple introduced two standout additions to its lineup: the iPhone 17 Pro and the brand-new iPhone Air.
iPhone 17 Pro: Powerhouse in a Refined Design
Apple touted the iPhone 17 Pro as its most powerful and advanced Pro model to date. It features a heat-forged aluminum unibody with Ceramic Shield 2 on the front (3× scratch resistance) and Ceramic Shield on the back (4× crack resistance).
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Display: Super Retina XDR with ProMotion (up to 120 Hz), available in 6.3″ and 6.9″ sizes.
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Performance & Cooling: Powered by the new A19 Pro chip with vapor-chamber cooling, delivering up to 40 % better sustained performance and up to 50 % faster CPU performance.
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Camera System: The “ultimate pro camera system” includes all-48 MP Fusion rear cameras and up to 8× optical-quality zoom, offering an equivalent 200 mm focal length. The Center Stage front camera (18 MP) supports smarter group selfies and Dual Capture video.
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Battery Life: Exceptional—especially for the Pro Max, delivering up to 39 hours of video playback. Removing the physical SIM tray even allowed for a larger battery.
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Other Features: Includes an Action button, Camera Control shortcut, and Apple Intelligence for features like Live Translation.
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Pricing: Starts at US $1,099 (256 GB) for the Pro, and $1,199 for the Pro Max; both models now top out at 2 TB storage.
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Pre-orders & Availability: Begin September 12, with availability starting September 19.
iPhone Air: Ultra-Thin, Durable, and Surprisingly Powerful
Replacing the Plus variant, the iPhone Air is a bold new addition to the lineup, defined by remarkable thinness and style.
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Design: Just 5.6 mm thin—making it the thinnest iPhone ever—with a lightweight yet strong grade-5 titanium frame and a Mirror finish.
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Build & Display: 6.5″ Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion (120 Hz) and a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, ensuring excellent outdoor visibility.
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Durability: Ceramic Shield 2 front (3× scratch resistance) and Ceramic Shield back (4× crack resistance) for robust protection.
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Performance: Packs the same A19 Pro chip, along with new N1 and C1X chips, offering best-in-class power efficiency and connectivity (Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread) .
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Camera Setup: 48 MP Fusion main camera (four-lens equivalent), 12 MP telephoto rear lens, and 18 MP Center Stage front camera with Dual Capture video.
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Battery Life: Delivers all-day endurance—up to 27 hours of video playback, extendable to 40 with Apple’s $99 MagSafe battery accessory .
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Price & Availability: Priced from US $999 for the 256 GB model. Pre-orders start September 12, and it hits stores on September 19.
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Additional Notes: It’s eSIM-only worldwide.
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