Apple unveiled new iPhone 17 handsets at a late-night Apple Event. The device features enhanced cameras, quicker performance, and other general enhancements. The latest iPhone model is powered by the A19 chipset. The phone supports Apple Intelligence and comes pre-installed with iOS 26. Apple India has also revealed the price of the new models. Keep on reading to know about the pricing and availability details.
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iPhone 17 price in India and availability
In India, Apple has introduced the phone in two variants with a price starting at Rs 82,900 for the 256GB storage option. The 512GB storage option will be available at Rs 1,02,900. It will come in lavender, mist blue, black, white, or sage colour options. The pre-ordering window is now open for the new Apple handset, with sales commencing on September 19 through the Apple India website and e-commerce platforms.
Specifications, Features
The iPhone 17 is highlighted with a bigger 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display that supports ProMotion up to 120Hz, similar to the iPhone 16 Pro. The iPhone model supports up to 120Hz refresh rate, 3,000 nits peak brightness with a special coating to reduce glare outdoors and an always-on display feature. An upgraded Ceramic Shield 2 protection has been provided on both the front and back, and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance adds robustness.
The mobile phone is driven by a new A19 chip featuring six cores for application processing and a five-core GPU for gaming, which allows for speedier on-device AI processing. The handset operates on iOS 26 out of the box with support for the same Apple Intelligence features.
For photos and videos, the new iPhone features a dual rear camera system led by a 48-megapixel Fusion main camera ( f/1.6 aperture and OIS) with 2X telephoto support and a 52mm focal length. There is a 48-megapixel Fusion Ultra-Wide secondary camera (f/2.2 aperture and macro feature). Upfront, there is an 18-megapixel square-shaped selfie camera with Center Stage feature.
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When it comes to endurance, the Apple iPhone is said to deliver up to 8 hours of improved battery life over its predecessor. It is also said to provide endurance up to 8 hours with just 10 minutes of quick charging.
