iPhone 17 Series Review & Price Insights: India and Beyond
Apple has unveiled its most ambitious lineup yet—the iPhone 17 series—spanning four models: iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. This launch brings sweeping design updates and major feature leaps.
What’s New?
-
Redesigns & Cutting-edge features: The iPhone 17 Pro models feature a revamped horizontal camera bar, enhanced telephoto lenses with 48MP sensors and 8× optical zoom, and vapor-chamber cooling for better thermal performance.
-
iPhone Air—Ultra-thin Marvel: At just 5.6mm thick with a titanium body, the iPhone Air blends performance (A19 Pro, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, 27-hour video playback) and portability like never before.
-
More powerful base iPhone: The standard iPhone 17 now includes a 120Hz ProMotion display, upgraded cameras, improved wireless charging, and the same A19 chip found in Pro models.
-
eSIM push: Select iPhone 17 models—and all iPhone Air units—will be eSIM-only, eliminating physical SIM support in many regions.
Pricing Breakdown
United States (USD)
-
iPhone 17: $799
-
iPhone Air: $999
-
iPhone 17 Pro: $1,099
-
iPhone 17 Pro Max: $1,199
India (INR)
-
iPhone 17 (256 GB): ₹82,900
-
iPhone Air (256 GB): ₹1,19,900
-
iPhone 17 Pro (256 GB): ₹1,34,900
-
iPhone 17 Pro Max (256 GB): ₹1,49,900
Higher storage variants range up to ₹1,89,900.
Pakistan (PKR Estimated)
Apple’s iPhone 17 range is expected to cost between PKR 223,000 to PKR 335,000, with the Pro Max potentially exceeding ₹1.6 lakh in India after taxes and tariffs.
Final Thoughts
The iPhone 17 series marks Apple’s boldest leap yet—introducing the thinnest iPhone ever (iPhone Air), advanced AI-driven performance (A19 Pro chip), and superior camera systems. While these innovations come at a premium—crossing Rs 2 lakh in India—Apple continues to push the envelope in design and user experience.
Keep following Media Whoop for hands-on reviews, comparisons, and in-depth buying guides.
