Apple Event 2025 Highlights: iPhone 17 India prices; Pre-bookings and more- iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro

Apple Event 2025 Highlights: iPhone 17 series launched. Here's everything Apple announced at the Awe Dropping September 2025 event along with India prices of iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Apple Event 2025 Recap: Everything Apple announced at "Awe Dropping" event on September 9, 2025: iPhone Air, iPhone 17, AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and more

But what about your old iPhone? Is Apple trade-in worth right?

Apple offering just 40% of iPhone 16 Pro’s MRP when exchanging

iPhone 17 models are out, including the iPhone 17 Pro, the 17 Pro Max, the iPhone Air, and the iPhone 17. And with that, many people will be looking to buy these brand-new models, and many will be looking to exchange their old iPhones to get the new ones directly from Apple. We did the same, checked what Apple was offering for our own iPhone models on Apple's website in India, and we found that the amount is not too much.

iPhone 17 Series:

iPhone 17 price in India:

iPhone 17 256GB: ₹82,900

iPhone 17 512GB: ₹1,02,900

iPhone Air price in India:

iPhone Air 256GB: ₹1,19,900

iPhone Air 512 GB: ₹1,39,900

iPhone Air 1TB: ₹1,59,900

iPhone 17 Pro price in India

iPhone 17 Pro 256GB: ₹1,34,900

iPhone 17 Pro 512GB: ₹1,54,900

iPhone 17 Pro 1TB: ₹1,74,900

iPhone 17 Pro Max price in India:

iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB: ₹1,49,900

iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB: ₹1,69,900

iPhone 17 Pro Max 1TB: ₹1,89,900

iPhone 17 Pro Max 2TB: ₹2,29,900

Apple Watch Series 11 price in India- Starts at ₹46,900

Apple Watch Ultra 3 price in India- ₹89,900

Apple Watch SE 3 price in India- ₹25,900

AirPods Pro 3 price in India- ₹25,900

Apple Event 2025: Everything Apple launched

Apple wrapped up its annual fall event, aptly called "Awe Dropping," and it had plenty of moments that lived up to the name. While the much-rumoured Siri upgrade was missing, the company delivered a slim new iPhone Air, redesigned iPhone 17 Pro models, and AirPods Pro with heart rate sensors. The regular iPhone 17 finally gains the long-awaited ProMotion display, and the Apple Watch lineup gets major health-focused upgrades. Apple also confirmed release dates for its next-generation operating systems. Here’s everything announced at the showcase.

iPhone Air is Apple’s slimmest iPhone yet

Note! The name is not iPhone 17 Air. It's iPhone Air. After 18 years, Apple has finally given the iPhone an "Air" moment. The iPhone Air is the thinnest iPhone ever at just 5.6 millimetres thick and 156 grams in weight. Built with 80 percent recycled titanium, it combines durability with a sleek design.

iPhone Air, not iPhone 17 Air, launched as Apple’s thinnest phone till date, priced at…

Replacing the Plus model, the iPhone Air sits between the iPhone 17 and Pro lineup, priced at ₹1,19,900. It offers a 6.5-inch ProMotion display, the A19 Pro chip, and a single 48MP camera that supports four focal lengths. It also debuts Apple’s in-house N1 wireless networking chip and C1X cellular modem.

The thin frame comes with trade-offs. There’s no dual camera system, the battery is smaller compared to other iPhones, and it relies exclusively on eSIM without support for physical SIM cards. Apple positions the Air as a new category within the iPhone lineup, similar to what it did previously with Plus and Mini, now borrowing the successful "Air" branding seen on MacBooks and iPads.

iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max get a fresh design

The iPhone 17 Pro lineup finally moves away from the stove-top camera design that debuted on the iPhone 11 Pro. Apple has introduced the "plateau," a glass panel stretching across the rear, shifting the Apple logo slightly lower to align with MagSafe coils.

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For the first time in years, Apple has returned to aluminium for the Pro models, citing better heat management than titanium. A new vapour chamber cooling system further improves sustained performance.

This new structure also allows for larger batteries, with the Pro Max offering up to 39 hours of video playback. The rear camera system now includes three 48MP sensors. The telephoto camera uses a next-gen tetraprism with a larger sensor, enabling 8x optical zoom at 200mm, along with 4x zoom at 100mm for classic portraits. Digital zoom extends to 40x.

Filmmakers also get new tools like ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, genlock for multi-camera syncing, and Dual Capture for simultaneous front-and-rear recording. The A19 Pro chip delivers 40 percent higher sustained performance compared to last year.

The iPhone 17 Pro comes in 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch sizes, with colours limited to deep blue, cosmic orange, and silver. Prices start at ₹1,34,000 for the Pro and ₹1,49,900 for the Pro Max, with a new 2TB storage option at ₹2,29,900.

iPhone 17 finally gets ProMotion

Apple has brought its 120Hz ProMotion display to the regular iPhone 17, a long-requested feature. The 6.3-inch panel supports refresh rates from 1Hz to 120Hz and reaches a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. Bezels are slimmer, though the overall design remains unchanged from last year.

The dual 48MP rear cameras include a significantly upgraded ultra-wide sensor that captures 4x more detail. The front camera is an 18MP unit with Center Stage support, automatically framing group selfies and rotating seamlessly between portrait and landscape.

Powered by the A19 chip, the iPhone 17 offers up to 30 hours of video playback. Storage starts at 256GB, replacing the outdated 128GB base model. Available in black, lavender, mist blue, sage, and white, the iPhone 17 is priced at ₹82,900, with pre-orders opening September 12.

Apple introduces official crossbody straps

Crossbody straps for iPhones are not new, but Apple is now making its own. Made with recycled yarn and flexible magnets for adjustable length, the straps come in ten colours and cost $59.

New TechWoven cases replace FineWoven

Apple has replaced the underwhelming FineWoven cases with TechWoven, which use multicoloured yarns for a textured finish. The new cases are scratch- and stain-resistant, available in black, blue, purple, sienna, and green.

The iPhone Air also gets ultra-thin protective cases to maintain its slim profile, including translucent and bumper options. For the iPhone 17, Apple offers clear and silicone cases in five colours.

AirPods Pro 3 add heart rate sensors

The AirPods Pro 3 come with built-in heart rate monitoring using infrared sensors, tracking over 50 workout types in sync with iPhone data. Noise cancellation is now 4x stronger than the original, and fit has been refined with five ear tip sizes, including a new XXS option.

With IP57 water resistance, personalised coaching via Workout Buddy, and real-time translation across five languages at launch, the AirPods Pro 3 are Apple’s most advanced earbuds yet. They deliver up to 8 hours of playback with ANC, priced at ₹25,900, available September 19.

Apple Watch Series 11 focuses on health

The Apple Watch Series 11 introduces hypertension notifications, using long-term optical heart sensor readings to detect chronic high blood pressure risks. A new Sleep Score system provides detailed insights using data from over five million nights of studies.

It also brings 5G connectivity, improved scratch resistance with Ion-X glass, and up to 24 hours of battery life. Prices start at ₹46,900.

Apple Watch Ultra 3 adds satellite connectivity

Designed for adventurers, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 supports satellite communication for emergency texts, location sharing, and messaging when off-grid. Apple re-engineered the radio and antenna to boost signal strength for satellites in low-Earth orbit.

With the largest Apple Watch display to date, thinner bezels, and LTPO3 technology, the Ultra 3 delivers 42 hours of standard battery life or 72 hours in Low Power Mode. It starts at ₹89,900.

Apple Watch SE 3 gets Always-On display

The most affordable Apple Watch SE 3 now includes an Always-On display, 5G support, faster charging, and improved durability. It also offers health features like sleep scoring, ovulation estimates, and sleep apnea detection. Starting price is ₹25,900.

iOS 26 and other OS updates arrive September 15

Apple has confirmed the release dates for its 2026 operating systems: iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, and watchOS 26. They roll out on September 15 with a new "Liquid Glass" design language that introduces translucent elements across the interface.