1. Launch & Models

• iPhone 17 lineup (launched September 9, 2025) includes iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The “Plus” model has been discontinued
• All models now start with 256 GB storage (no more 128 GB base)

2. Display & Design

• iPhone 17 features a 6.3-inch OLED ProMotion display (up to 120 Hz), peak brightness of 3,000 nits, and Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
• iPhone 16 had a 6.1-inch display @ 60 Hz and standard Ceramic Shield

3. Processor & Performance

• iPhone 17 uses the A19 chip (vanilla) or A19 Pro (Pro models) with faster performance, Neural Accelerators, and better thermal management
• iPhone 16 housed the A18 chip

4. Battery Life

• The iPhone17Pro offers substantially improved battery endurance—up to 33 hours video playback (vs 27h on iPhone 16 Pro)

5. Memory & Storage

• iPhone17 Pro upgrades from 8 GB RAM (iPhone 16Pro) to 12 GB RAM, with all models starting at 256 GB storage
• iPhone 16 offered options from 128 GB and upwards

6. Camera Enhancements

• iPhone 17: 48 MP rear “Dual Fusion” cameras and an 18 MP front camera with Center Stage and Dual Capture functionality
• iPhone 16: 48 MP+12 MP rear; 12 MP front camera

7. iOS & Connectivity

• iPhone 17 comes with iOS 26 pre-installed, and supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 via new N1 chip
• iPhone 16 runs on iOS 18 and supports Wi-Fi 7, albeit with older chipsets

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Pricing in India (256 GB base variants)

Model	Launch Price
iPhone 17	₹82,900
iPhone 17 Pro	₹1,34,900
iPhone 17 Pro Max	₹1,49,900
iPhone Air	₹1,19,900
iPhone 16 (128GB)	₹79,900 (launch), now discounted to ₹69,999–₹74,900 on Amazon/Flipkart

And the iPhone 16 Pro now hovers around ₹1,12,900, with festive discounts likely to push it even lower

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Availability & Buying Links

Amazon & Flipkart Offers (iPhone 16)

• Amazon: iPhone 16 (128 GB) ₹69,999 (after ~₹10,000 discount) BUY
• Flipkart: ₹74,900 (with possible further bank/exchange offers) BUY

iPhone 17 Series (Pre-orders & Launch)

• Pre-orders begin September 12; sales start September 19 (or Sept 26) depending on information source
• Available at Apple, authorized retailers, and e-commerce platforms.
• Apple retailers like Croma have started pre-booking across India
• iPhone 16 series is still available via third-party sellers despite removal from Apple’s store
• Expect further festive-season deals on Amazon/Flipkart for both models.

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