Apple is days away before its much-touted Awe Dropping event on September 9, and rumors and leaks are flying across the tech scene. However, as the company is keeping things under wraps, new announcements are providing us with a better idea of what will come up, especially the price of the iPhone 17 series. To customers who are willing to upgrade, the new knowledge implies both stability and a probable increase in price on one of the major models.
Leaked Pricing: A Surprise for the Pro Model?
A research note by JPMorgan states that the only model expected to undergo a significant price adjustment is the iPhone 17 Pro. There have been rumours that it will begin for $1,099 in the US, a full 100 higher than its predecessor. But this move is said to be strategic because we are also told that Apple is dropping the 128GB and making 256GB the new base model. It simply implies that the initial price is greater, but the price of the same volume of storage is practically the same.
- The base iPhone 17 will remain at the same price of $799.
- The supposed replacement iPhone 17 Air could be slightly priced higher at about $949.
- The luxurious iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to continue at its current price of $1,199 for the 256GB internal memory model.
This conservative pricing of the Pro Max product is viewed as an unexpected pleasant surprise to interested parties who are keen on pro Apple.
Beyond the Price Tag: What the Leaks Tell Us About the iPhone 17
The pricing strategy is not the only one to hit the headlines. There are leaks out of multiple sources suggesting some significant upgrades that would make these costs worthwhile:
- A New Design Language: It has been rumored that the Pro models will undergo a large-scale design change. We might even have the transition of the square camera bump to a new and horizontal camera bar running across the back of the device. It is also expected that the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max will have a different material, perhaps half-glass half-aluminum chassis.
- Revamp of the camera system: Photography lovers are in for a lot. It is believed that the iPhone 17 Pro Max will have the first all-48-megapixel triple-camera system ever. Both the Pro and the Pro Max will also receive a major upgrade in the front-facing camera, upgrading the 12MP to 24MP.
- Performance and Display Upgrades: Under the Hood, the entire line is likely to be running off the new A19 Bionic chip, with the Pro models receiving the better A19 Pro. All models are also said to come with a 120Hz Pro Motion display, a feature that was only available in the Pro line before. This would imply a smoother roll and a faster user interface for all.
When to Pre-Order and What Comes Next
On September 9, Apple will probably release the official announcement, and pre-orders are probably going to start the next Friday, September 12. As exciting as these leaks are, it is important to remember that none of these details are confirmed by Apple. The last testimonial will be the direct message of the company in its keynote session.
iPhone 17 series price leaksOnce again, the launching of iPhone 17 series will project the mood of the whole smartphone industry into the upcoming year. Rumored design shifts, a new Air model, and rich high-performance improvements are all making it one of the most major iPhone upgrades in recent history.
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