Apple Unveils New iPhone 17 Series at “Awe Dropping” Event
On Tuesday, September 9, Apple unveiled its latest offerings: the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the iPhone Air during an event titled “Awe Dropping.” The base model, the iPhone 17, has seen a modest price increase compared to its predecessor, yet it now offers a minimum of 256GB of internal storage—an enhancement that doubles the capacity provided by the iPhone 16.
Pre-orders for all models in the iPhone 17 lineup will commence on September 12, with availability in stores and online retailers starting September 19 in India.
This iteration of iPhones sees a slight uptick in pricing across the board. The iPhone 17 begins at ₹82,900, while the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max start at ₹1,34,900 and ₹1,49,900, respectively. However, it’s worth noting that prices are considerably lower in the United States.
Official Regional Pricing (Local Currency)
| Model | India (INR) | US (USD) | UAE / Dubai (AED) | UK (GBP) | Vietnam (VND) |
| iPhone 17 | ₹82,900 | $799 | AED 3,399 | £799 | ₫39,024,960 |
| iPhone Air | ₹119,900 | $999 | AED 4,299 | £999 | ₫31,999,000 |
| iPhone 17 Pro | ₹134,900 | $1,099 | AED 4,699 | £1,099 | ₫34,999,000 |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | ₹149,900 | $1,199 | AED 5,099 | £1,199 | ₫37,999,000 |
Converted Prices (All in Indian Rupees)
(Using approximate September 2025 foreign exchange rates: $1 = ₹88.24, AED 1 = ₹24.03, £1 = ₹110, ₫1 = ₹0.0033)
| Model | India (INR) | US → INR | UAE / Dubai → INR | UK → INR | Vietnam → INR |
| iPhone 17 | ₹82,900 | ₹70,500 | ₹81,700 | ₹87,900 | ₹128,800 |
| iPhone Air | ₹119,900 | ₹88,200 | ₹103,300 | ₹109,900 | ₹105,400 |
| iPhone 17 Pro | ₹134,900 | ₹97,000 | ₹113,000 | ₹120,900 | ₹115,500 |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | ₹149,900 | ₹105,800 | ₹122,500 | ₹131,900 | ₹125,400 |
Disclaimer: All foreign prices have been converted to INR using approximate September 2025 exchange rates; actual amounts may fluctuate with daily forex variations.
Where to Find the Best Deals on the iPhone 17 Series
As illustrated in the chart above, despite tariffs imposed by U.S. policies, the most economical location for procuring the new iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max is, remarkably, the United States.
Although the iPhone 17 is priced comparably in both India and Dubai/UAE, notable price discrepancies exist for the iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air. Those purchasing the iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, or iPhone 17 Pro Max from Dubai/UAE can save ₹6,600, ₹21,900, and ₹27,400, respectively.
The United Kingdom follows closely behind Dubai/UAE in terms of affordability, positioning itself as the third-best option for acquiring the iPhone 17 series or the iPhone Air. Conversely, in Vietnam, while the base model iPhone 17 commands a higher price than in India, savings are possible on the iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the iPhone Air.
Source link: Indianexpress.com.
