Here’s a concept-inspired gallery of what the upcoming iPhones—especially the iPhone 17 lineup and the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air—might look like based on current rumors and renderings.
Sneak Peek: What’s Next for iPhone in 2025?
Apple is gearing up for a major 2025 iPhone release, with plenty of innovations across design, performance, and functionality. Here’s what we know so far—with sources to back it all up.
Event & Launch Timeline
- Apple’s “Awe Dropping” event is scheduled for September 9, 2025, where the iPhone 17 lineup is expected to be unveiled
- Preorders will likely start on September 12, with general availability beginning September 19
Models We’re Watching
- iPhone 17 (standard)
- iPhone 17 Pro
- iPhone 17 Pro Max
- iPhone 17 Air – a sleek replacement for the Plus
- Plus, earlier in the year: iPhone SE 4 or iPhone 16e as the budget-friendly contender.
Design & Builds
- Air model: Expected to be ultra-thin—around 5.5 mm to 6.6 mm thick—making it the thinnest iPhone ever
- Pro models: Rumored shift from familiar titanium to aluminum frames, possibly featuring a horizontal or full-width camera bar
- All iPhone 17 models expected to sport LTPO displays with 120 Hz refresh rates (ProMotion), a feature formerly reserved for Pro models
Performance & Hardware
- Chips:
- Standard: A19
- Pro/Pro Max: A19 Pro—possibly using advanced 3 nm process tech
- RAM:
- Standard & Air: ~8 GB
- Pro variants: Up to 12 GB RAM
- Connectivity & Cooling:
- Pro models might receive Wi-Fi 7 chips developed in-house, improved vapor-chamber cooling, and reverse wireless charging capability
Camera & Imaging Enhancements
- All models may see a leap to 24 MP front (selfie) cameras.
- Pro Max could include three 48 MP rear lenses, new features like mechanical aperture, possibly 8K video, and tetraprism zoom.
- Air model: A single 48 MP rear camera—size and thinness are top priority
Software & UI
- Ships with iOS 26, featuring Apple’s new Liquid Glass design—a fluid, glass-like visual language introduced at WWDC 2025.
- Full support for Apple Intelligence on-device AI—including smart editing, live translation, and call screening.
Pricing (Rumored)
According to Macworld:
- iPhone 17: ~$799
- iPhone 17 Pro: ~$1,099
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: ~$1,199
- iPhone 17 Air: ~$899
In India, the Pro Max might start around ₹1,64,990 (~USD $1,499). Macworld also notes a potential base price increase to $849 for the standard model due to tariffs, plus enhanced MagSafe (50W charging) and new color options.
Blog-Style Wrap-Up
Coming Soon: iPhone 2025 – A Redefined Experience
Apple’s 2025 iPhone lineup is poised for a bold redesign and significant functional upgrades. The miniaturizing iPhone 17 Air promises to be the slimmest iPhone yet, offering striking aesthetics without compromising on power. Meanwhile, the Pro and Pro Max models are rumored to offer 12 GB RAM, enhanced cooling, next-gen connectivity, and top-tier camera tech—including unprecedented resolution and versatility.
Every model in the lineup is expected to deliver ultra-smooth visuals with ProMotion-style 120 Hz displays, now standard across the board. The front-facing camera gets a major upgrade to 24 MP, pleasing selfie aficionados, while the Pro Max pushes boundaries with triple 48 MP lenses and possibly mechanical aperture control.
Under the hood, Apple is pushing forward with A19/A19 Pro chips, improved RAM, and next-gen wireless technologies like Wi-Fi 7 and reverse wireless charging—proving they’re leaning into both performance and convenience.
All devices will run iOS 26, showcasing the new Liquid Glass interface and Apple Intelligence features that bring on-device AI to more users than ever before.
With rumored pricing starting around $799 and creeping higher for the top-tier models, Apple is betting that these premium enhancements justify the premium price. With the “Awe Dropping” event on September 9, 2025, fans won’t wait much longer to see which of these rumors come true.
