Apple has officially launched the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max in India as part of its iPhone 17 series lineup, which also includes the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air. Both Pro models bring significant design changes, Apple's most powerful chip to date, and a revamped triple-camera system that pushes mobile photography to a new level. Here is everything you need to know about the iPhone 17 Pro 17 Pro Max — from specs and features to India pricing.
- iPhone 17 Pro starts at Rs 1,34,900 and iPhone 17 Pro Max starts at Rs 1,49,900 in India, with pre-orders opening September 12 and sales from September 19.
- Both models are powered by the A19 Pro chip, run iOS 26 with Apple Intelligence, and feature a triple 48MP rear camera system plus an 18MP front camera.
iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max Price in India
The iPhone 17 Pro 17 series is available across multiple storage tiers to suit different budgets. The iPhone 17 Pro is priced as follows: the 256GB variant costs Rs 1,34,900, the 512GB variant is Rs 1,54,900, and the 1TB variant is Rs 1,74,900.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max goes further with four storage options: 256GB at Rs 1,49,900, 512GB at Rs 1,69,900, 1TB at Rs 1,89,900, and a new 2TB variant at Rs 2,29,900. Pre-orders for both models opened at 5:30 PM on September 12, with retail sales commencing on September 19. Both phones are available in three colour options: Silver, Deep Blue, and Cosmic Orange.
iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max Full Specifications
The iPhone 17 Pro features a 6.3-inch display, while the iPhone 17 Pro Max steps up to a 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR display. Both panels support a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 2,000 nits, making them excellent for outdoor use and HDR content.
Performance and Software
Under the hood, both devices run on Apple's latest A19 Pro chip — the most powerful processor Apple has built for a smartphone. The phones ship with iOS 26 out of the box and support the full suite of Apple Intelligence features, including Visual Intelligence, Live Translation, and the Clean Up tool in Photos. For durability, Apple has used Ceramic Shield 2 on the front glass (offering 3x better scratch resistance than the previous generation) and a forged aluminium unibody frame designed to improve heat dissipation.
Camera System
The rear camera array on both Pro models consists of three 48-megapixel lenses: a primary Fusion camera with an ƒ/1.78 aperture, an Ultra-Wide Fusion camera with an ƒ/2.2 aperture, and a Telephoto Fusion camera with an ƒ/2.8 aperture. On the front, an 18-megapixel TrueDepth camera handles selfies and video calls. This is a notable upgrade for users who rely on front-facing video quality for content creation or remote work.
Battery Life and Connectivity
Apple has not disclosed the exact RAM or battery capacity figures for either model. However, the company confirms that the iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers the best battery life ever recorded on a Pro Max device — up to 3 hours more on a full charge compared to the iPhone 15 Pro Max. In practical terms, the iPhone 17 Pro offers up to 31 hours of video playback, while the iPhone 17 Pro Max extends that to 37 hours. Fast charging brings either phone to 50 percent in just 20 minutes.
On the connectivity front, both models include a USB 3.0 Type-C port, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and eSIM support — keeping them at the cutting edge for wireless and wired data transfer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the starting price of the iPhone 17 Pro in India?
The iPhone 17 Pro starts at Rs 1,34,900 for the 256GB storage variant in India. Pre-orders opened on September 12 and sales began on September 19.
What processor does the iPhone 17 Pro use?
Both the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are powered by Apple's A19 Pro chip, which is the top-of-the-line processor in the iPhone 17 lineup and supports all Apple Intelligence features on iOS 26.
