iPhone 17 or iPhone Air or iPhone 17 Pro Max: What’s the best pick for you?

From the iPhone 17 Pro to the ultra-slim iPhone Air, here is a list of all the newly-launched Apple devices to help you choose the perfect fit for you.

By: Tech Desk

New Delhi | Updated: September 13, 2025 05:32 PM IST

4 min read

The iPhone 17 series starts at Rs 82,900 and goes up to Rs 2.3 lakh. The iPhone 17 series has something for every user. (Image: Express Image/ Apple)

Apple dropped its next generation iPhones this week. The new iPhone 17 series features four smartphones – iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the new entrant iPhone Air. The highlight of the ‘Awe Dropping’ event has been the slimmest iPhone yet – the iPhone Air which is just 5.6mm. The new season of iPhones come with an array of features and upgrades aimed at the changing needs of consumers.

Each model comes with upgrades in design, performance, and cameras, making this one of the ‘biggest updates’ in recent years. From faster A19 chips to brighter displays and improved camera lenses, the new iPhones offer an assortment of features to make life easy.

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This year Apple discontinued the iPhone Plus model and instead decided to introduce the slimmer iPhone Air, which it claims to be its most durable phone yet. The iPhone Air stands out in Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup with its ultra-slim profile and premium build, offering a balance between style and performance. The iPhone Air starts at Rs 1,19,900 and is backed by the powerful A19 Pro chipset and comes with a gorgeous Super Retina XDR display.

With four iPhones in the series, buyers are spoilt for choice. The iPhone 17 series starts at Rs 82,900 and goes up to Rs 2.3 lakh. The iPhone 17 series has something for every user.

Also Read | iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max: Apple’s most powerful smartphones yet

Here is a quick comparison of all the iPhone 17s to help you make an informed decision.

Feature	iPhone 17	iPhone Air	iPhone 17 Pro	iPhone 17 Pro Max
Display	6.3-inch ProMotion OLED, Super retina XDR Display	6.5-inch ProMotion OLED, 1-120 Hz	6.3-inch ProMotion OLED, Super retina XDR Display	Larger ProMotion OLED, Super retina XDR Display
Thickness / Weight	7.1 mm / 180 g	5.6 mm / 165 g	7.2 mm / 200 g	7.4 mm / 230 g
Chipset	A19	A19 Pro	A19 Pro	A19 Pro
Rear Cameras	Dual 48 MP Fusion camera with ultra-wide	48 MP Fusion camera system	48 MP Fusion Main lens + 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide + 12MP optical-quality 2x Telephoto	48 MP Fusion Main lens + 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide + 12MP optical-quality 2x Telephoto
Front Camera	18 MP Centre Stage front camera, the first square front camera sensor	18 MP Centre Stage front camera, the first square front camera sensor	18 MP Centre Stage front camera, the first square front camera sensor	18 MP Centre Stage front camera, the first square front camera sensor
Battery	27 hrs video	30 hrs video	31hrs video	37 hrs video
Special / Build Features	Aluminium, Ceramic Shield, all models start with 256 GB storage	Ultra-thin design, titanium frame	Pro features: better cooling, more camera hardware	Top-tier version with max storage and best battery
Starting Price (256 GB)	Rs 82,900	Rs 1,19,900	Rs 1,34,900	Rs 1,49,900
Higher Storage Prices	512 GB: Rs 1,02,900	512 GB: Rs 1,39,900 1 TB: Rs 1,59,900	512 GB: Rs 1,54,900 1 TB: Rs 1,74,900	512 GB: Rs 1,69,900 1 TB: Rs 1,89,900 2 TB: Rs 2,29,900

Alongside the iPhone 17 series, Apple also launched a range of new wearables. These include updated versions of their watches and AirPods, featuring a new Apple Watch Series 11, Watch SE 3, Watch Ultra 3, and Apple AirPods 3.

The new Apple Watch, with an array of features it can also detect hypertension and monitor blood pressure, while the AirPods’ latest feature allows users to communicate live translation, and for fitness enthusiasts, it now gets a built-in heart rate monitor.

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