In line with Appleโs well-established release cadence, the iPhone 17 and all its cutting-edge variants are scheduled to hit shelves in just a matter of weeks (bar a few exceptions, new iPhones generally arrive in September).
And while a good majority of details have been kept under wraps, analysts, supply-chain reports, as well as trusted Apple-centric tech pundits are beginning to converge on a more consistent story. Which is why weโve combed through the internet to collate everything remotely credible and dissect what remains speculative.
Check it out for yourself below.
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iPhone 17 Models
- iPhone 17
Base model, tipped to jump in size from 6.12 inches to approximately 6.27 inches. - iPhone 17 Air (Slim)
The inaugural ultra-thin option that replaces the iPhone Plus. Reporting indicates a lighter build and clear design focus on a refined form factor. Precise dimensions TBA. - iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max
Iterative external design, stronger internals, and additional Pro-exclusive colour.
Multiple sources have outlined this four-phone strategy, with the Air slotting neatly between the base and Pro in terms of both size and price (not to mention competing directly with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge).
Design & Colours
The iPhone 17 Air appears to be Appleโs big design play in 2025, delivering a device that emphasises thinness above all else, as per the broader next-gen smartphone trend of form factor refinement in lieu of genuine innovation.
The forthcoming Pro and Pro Max, however, will apparently largely resemble the iPhone 16โs silhouette but gain a fresh orange colourway, while the Air may come in light blue (fresh green and purple shades might also be in the works). Overall, itโs a restrained design cycle as touched upon above.
One feature that wonโt make the cut is under-display Face ID, despite the earlier assertions of display industry authority Ross Young, which analysts have now pushed to future cycles. Potentially the iPhone 18.
Display
The base iPhone 17 looks set for its first significant screen bump in years, expanding to around 6.27 inches โ roughly equivalent to the current Pro size. The Air, on the other hand, is more of a wildcard, with reports suggesting a 6.55-inch panel but a slimmer frame than the outgoing Plus.
As for refresh rates, rumours persist that ProMotion could trickle down to the non-Pro models thanks to improved panel yields, though thereโs still no guarantee.
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Performance & Connectivity
Internally, the phones will be powered by new-generation silicon.
The base model is said to run on the A19 chip, whereas the Air and Pro range seem to be adopting an A19 Pro with a five-core GPU.
More importantly, Apple is reportedly moving the entire line to Wi-Fi 7 using its own in-house design, ditching Broadcom components. In short, this would deliver lower latency, improved stability, and much faster throughput when paired with Wi-Fi 7 routers.
Cameras
The biggest leap may come from the front-facing system.
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has consistently pointed to a 24MP selfie camera with a 6P lens and autofocus, signalling the first major upgrade in years for Appleโs front shooter.
On the iPhone 17 Pro models, expect larger sensors across the rear system and refinements to the tetraprism telephoto, with speculation surrounding a 48MP tele lens for the Max. That said, most observers have (correctly) framed these as evolutionary upgrades rather than a sweeping redesign.
According to MacRumors, the Air and Pro models may come with a new rectangular camera bar with rounded corners, spanning the back of the device. The standard iPhone 17 will apparently keep the two vertical rear cameras positioned in a pill-shaped camera bump.
Battery
While the iPhone 17 series will broadly range from 3,600 mAh to 5,000 mAh in capacity (mirroring the iPhone 16 series), Chinese leakers maintain the Air will be forced to make a noticeable concession due to its ultra-slim design: a measly 2,800 mAh to 2,900 mAh, which is about over 20% less than the base iPhone 16.
If this truly is the case, youโd better hope the software and AI enhancements have been optimised to help this last all day on regular use. Given the suggested combination of Appleโs most efficient iOS and most powerful chipsets, we like those chances.
Reverse wireless charging โ the long-teased ability to top up your AirPods or Apple Watch from the back of your device โ has also re-emerged in rumour mill reports for the iPhone 17 Pro models. It has been predicted before and yet to actually materialise, so temper expectations.
iOS 26 & Apple Intelligence
Every iPhone 17 will ship with iOS 26, and Apple is set to deepen its push into Apple Intelligence, refining on-device AI workflows and embedding smarter features into system apps. Historically, the Pro models carry the heavier AI lifting, thanks to their beefier chips, and there is little reason to anticipate any change up in that well-documented game plan.
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iPhone 17 Release Date (Australia & International)
Like we said before, say what you will about the boffins over in Cupertino: but they donโt miss their deadlines.
The iPhone 17 line is expected to be unveiled within the first two weeks of September 2025, with Bloombergโs Mark Gurman circling the week commencing Monday, September 8th (9th/10th being the most probable). That timing neatly aligns with Appleโs habit of hosting Tuesday events, opening pre-orders that same Friday, and stocking stores with smartphones a week later.
Until invitations land for that splashy announcement event, however, digest this with a grain of salt.
iPhone 17 Price(s)
iPhone 17 pricing discussions are perhaps the most tentative thanks to the ripple effects of the Trump administrationโs tariffs and general state of geopolitics, with reports that the Pro range could undergo a modest increase in certain regions due to higher component costs.
The base iPhone 17 and Air are positioned to remain relatively accessible, though as always, final Australian pricing will only be confirmed at launch.
For reference, hereโs what the iPhone 16 line retailed for at launch. Donโt expect the 17s to be any cheaper!
Phone | RRP |
iPhone 16 (128 GB) | $1,399 |
iPhone 16 (256 GB) | $1,599 |
iPhone 16 (512 GB) | $1,949 |
iPhone 16 Plus (128 GB) | $1,599 |
iPhone 16 Plus (256 GB) | $1,799 |
iPhone 16 Plus (512 GB) | $2,149 |
iPhone 16 Pro (128 GB) | $1,799 |
iPhone 16 Pro (256 GB) | $1,999 |
iPhone 16 Pro (512 GB) | $2,349 |
iPhone 16 Pro (1 TB) | $2,699 |
iPhone 16 Pro Max (256 GB) | $2,149 |
iPhone 16 Pro Max (512 GB) | $2,499 |
iPhone 16 Pro Max (1 TB) | $2,849 |
Keep an eye out here for any relevant updates on the iPhone 17.