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iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air Shortage in India Leads to Order Delays

iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air Shortage in India Leads to Order Delays

Apple initially promised iPhone 17 series deliveries to commence on September 19.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap | Updated: 15 September 2025 09:42 IST

iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air Shortage in India Leads to Order Delays

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The price of iPhone 17 (pictured) in India is set at Rs. 82,900 for the base 256GB configuration

Highlights

Apple opened iPhone 17 and iPhone Air pre-orders on September 12
Retailers in India report sparse supplies of iPhone 17 models
iPhone 17 Pro Max shipments could be delayed until October 11

Apple introduced the iPhone 17 series and the iPhone Air at its ‘Awe Dropping' event last week. The new handsets were made available for pre-order on September 12, with shipping beginning on September 19. However, not everyone will receive the iPhone 17 series or iPhone Air orders on the same date. According to Apple's website, the delivery estimates have slipped beyond the promised timeline, while retailers in India are also reportedly facing a stock shortage.

iPhone 17 Series, iPhone Air Shortage

According to a Moneycontrol report, retailers have warned of sparse supplies of the iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air. Citing industry sources, the report attributed this shortage to Apple's expanding retail network in India, which effectively reduces the per-store allocation of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.

The initial production of a new iPhone series in India initially focuses on the base models, as per the report. The increase in production capacity for the Pro and Pro Max iPhone models only happens a few weeks after their debut.

In a shipment of around 500 units, only around 50 units are reportedly the Pro iPhone models. The number is even smaller for Pro Max, which is about 10. As per the report, the higher-capacity versions, including 512GB and 1TB variants, are extremely scarce. Thus, customers may reportedly have to turn to Apple's online store or its retail channels to purchase them. However, even then, a delay might still occur.

iPhone 17 delivery estimates on Apple's India website

Apple's website shows delivery estimates slipping beyond the initially promised timeline of September 19. The vanilla iPhone 17, in a White colourway with 256GB of storage, will start shipping between September 27 and October 6 in a metropolitan city like Delhi. This is also applicable to other colour options and storage configurations of the handset.

Gadgets 360 also noticed a similar delay in the shipping timeline for the iPhone Air. Even the base variant, available in a Light Gold colourway, along with other shades, is also expected to ship between September 27 and October 6.

iPhone 17 Pro Max delivery estimates on Apple's India website

Meanwhile, orders of the top-end iPhone 17 Pro Max could be delayed even further. As per Apple's website, customers who order the handset in a 256GB configuration will receive it between October 6 and October 11.

Interestingly, the base configurations of all the aforementioned handsets are sold out at Apple Saket — the company's first and only official retail store in Delhi.

iPhone 17

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.30-inch

Processor Apple A19

Front Camera 18-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 26

Resolution 1206x2622 pixels

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iPhone Air

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.50-inch

Processor Apple A19 Pro

Front Camera 18-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB

OS iOS 26

Resolution 1260x2736 pixels

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iPhone 17 Pro

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.30-inch

Processor Apple A19 Pro

Front Camera 18-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 48-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 26

Resolution 1206x2622 pixels

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Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he often likes to explore the industry's intricacies and innovations – whether dissecting the latest smartphone release or exploring the ethical implications of AI advancements. In his free time, he often embarks on impromptu road trips to unwind, recharge, and ...More