Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone 17 lineup during its Awe Dropping event, confirming nearly every leak and rumor leading up to launch. The big news is the debut of the brand-new iPhone 17 Air, which replaces the Plus model. With four versions in total, here’s a full breakdown of everything announced.
All You Need to Know About iPhone 17
The standard iPhone 17 comes with a 6.3-inch ProMotion display offering refresh rates up to 120 Hz, protected by the new Ceramic Shield 2. It will be available in five colors: Lavender, Mist Blue, Sage, White, and Black.
Under the hood sits the A19 chip, designed for performance and efficiency, with full support for Apple Intelligence AI. The processor features a 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, and Neural Engine, all running on iOS 26 with its refreshed Liquid Glass interface.
On the camera side, Apple upgraded the 48 MP Fusion rear camera, while the front Center Stage lens now has a larger 1:1 sensor. Storage starts at 256 GB.
iPhone 17 Air – The Thinnest iPhone Ever
The highlight of the event was without doubt the iPhone 17 Air, Apple’s thinnest phone yet at just 5.6 mm. It sports a 6.5-inch ProMotion display with Ceramic Shield 2 protection and a titanium frame made from 80% recycled material. Colors include Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, and Sky Blue.
It runs on the A19 Pro chip with a 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU featuring second-gen Dynamic Caching, AI accelerators, and the Neural Engine. Connectivity is handled by the new N1 wireless chip (Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth) and C1X modem, improving both speed and energy efficiency.
The 48 MP Fusion rear camera is said to perform the work of two lenses, while the new 18 MP Center Stage front camera improves selfies and video calls.
Another major shift: the Air supports eSIM only no physical SIM slot. Apple says this design choice, paired with Adaptive Power Mode, maintains all-day battery life despite the ultra-thin form factor. To match, Apple is launching new slim MagSafe chargers, official cases, and bumper accessories.
iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max – The Flagships
Rounding out the lineup are the iPhone 17 Pro (6.3 inches) and iPhone 17 Pro Max (6.9 inches), Apple’s ultimate flagship models. Both run on the A19 Pro chip and come in Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue, and Silver.
Apple redesigned the internals for better heat dissipation with a vapor chamber, making them more comfortable under heavy use. Both front and back are protected by Ceramic Shield 2, while battery life stretches up to 39 hours of video playback.
For photography, both devices feature three 48 MP Fusion rear cameras with different optics, alongside the new Center Stage front camera. Apple promises professional-grade results, though more details will come later.
I love how the article highlights the iPhone 17 Pros advanced tech like the A19 Pro chip and eSIM, but I think the lack of a physical SIM slot is a bit inconvenient. Great upgrade overall though!
This is such a detailed breakdown of the new iPhone features! I love how they emphasize the camera upgrades and battery life, but the eSIM-only design for the Air feels a bit limiting. Excited to see how these models perform!