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iPhone 17 Pro to Get More Expensive This Year; No Price Hike for iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro Max: Report

iPhone 17 Pro to Get More Expensive This Year; No Price Hike for iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro Max: Report

The iPhone 17 Pro is reported to come with 256GB as base storage.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 3 September 2025 17:17 IST

iPhone 17 Pro to Get More Expensive This Year; No Price Hike for iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro Max: Report

iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to start at the same price as iPhone 16 Pro Max (pictured)

Highlights

The iPhone 17 Pro may see a $100 price hike to $1,099
The new iPhone 17 Air is said to get $50 more expensive than Plus model
iPhone 17 is still expected to start at $799 for the 128GB model

Apple's ‘Awe Dropping' event is set to take place on September 9, where the next-generation iPhone lineup, ubiquitously known as the iPhone 17 series, is expected to be unveiled. Ahead of the launch, prices of all four models in the series have been suggested by an analyst. The iPhone 17 Pro is estimated to be the only Pro model that will receive a price hike, while the new iPhone 17 Air may also arrive with a higher price tag than last year's iPhone 16 Plus.

iPhone 17 Series Price (Expected)

Citing a research note by JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee, 9to5Mac reports that the iPhone 17 price in the US is expected to remain unchanged. This means it could start at $799 (roughly Rs. 70,000) for the base variant with 128GB of storage. The same applies to the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which could begin at $1,199 (roughly Rs. 1,05,600).

The analyst reportedly hinted at an estimated price hike of up to $100 (roughly Rs. 8,800) for the iPhone 17 Pro. This potentially puts the handset's price at $1,099 (roughly Rs. 96,800).

However, this might not be too bad a deal, considering recent rumours that suggest Apple will bump up the base storage on the handset from 128GB to 256GB.

Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Air is a new model in the Cupertino-based tech giant's lineup, meant to replace the Plus variant. It is estimated to come with a $50 (roughly Rs. 4,400) price hike over the iPhone 16 Plus, which retails for $899 (roughly Rs. 79,000). It would put the base price of the iPhone 17 Air at $949 (roughly Rs. 83,600).

iPhone Model	Price	iPhone Model	Price	Change in Price
iPhone 16	$799	iPhone 17	$799	No Change
iPhone 16 Plus	$899	iPhone 17 Air	$899–$949	$50 (roughly Rs. 4,400)
iPhone 16 Pro	$999	iPhone 17 Pro	$1,099	$100 (roughly Rs. 8,800)
iPhone 16 Pro Max	$1,199	iPhone 17 Pro Max	$1,199	No Change

Based on the analyst's claims, iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Max buyers will be able to buy them at last year's prices, whereas those wanting to get the iPhone 17 Pro or the new iPhone 17 Air will be required to shell out more.

Do note that the aforementioned information is based on unofficial reports and should be taken with a grain of salt. Stay tuned to Gadgets 360 for coverage of the iPhone 17 series launch at Apple's ‘Awe Dropping' event on September 9.

iPhone 16 Pro Max

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Massive screen size
Brilliant display
Performance beast
Camera Control is a boon
Fantastic battery life

Bad
Big phone for one-hand use
Expensive
No Apple Intelligence at launch
Slow-wired charging support

Read detailed Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max review

Display 6.90-inch

Processor Apple A18 Pro

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1320x2868 pixels

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iPhone 16 Plus

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Stunning display
Solid build quality and lovely colour options
Battery life is bonkers on this one
Excellent for gaming and performance (in general)
Improved cameras

Bad
Still offers a 60Hz refresh rate and misses out on AOD (always-on display)
No fast charging
Comes with USB 2
No Apple Intelligence features out of the box

Read detailed Apple iPhone 16 Plus review

Display 6.70-inch

Processor Apple A18

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1290x2796 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