iPhone 17 Pro Max update: There will be major upgrades in design and camera

Apple is all set to launch its new iPhone 17 series in September 2025. Among the models, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to be the most premium and feature-packed. According to recent leaks, the phone could be priced at ₹1,64,990 in India — a ₹20,000 hike compared to the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

What’s behind the price increase?

The price bump may be influenced by:

• Uncertainty in US import tariffs
• Stabilizing iPhone demand in several international markets

However, Apple’s growing production capacity in India could help ease the price for Indian consumers.

Expected launch timeline

Just like previous years, Apple is likely to unveil the new iPhones in the second week of September. The lineup may include:

1. iPhone 17
2. iPhone 17 Air
3. iPhone 17 Pro
4. iPhone 17 Pro Max

iPhone 17 Pro Max leaked features in detail

Display and design

• Large 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR display
• ProMotion technology for smoother visuals
• Aluminium frame replacing titanium
• New rectangular camera bump
• Apple logo possibly repositioned
• New Sky Blue colour variant
• Slightly thicker design for larger battery capacity

Camera improvements

• All three rear cameras may offer 48MP resolution
• 5x optical zoom on the telephoto lens
• 8K video recording support
• Dual video recording – record with front and back cameras together
• Front camera may be upgraded to 24MP from 12MP

Hardware and performance

• New A19 Pro chip, built on TSMC’s third-gen 3nm architecture
• In-house Wi-Fi 7 chip replacing Broadcom
• 12GB RAM, up from 8GB in the iPhone 16 models
• Enhanced vapour cooling chamber to manage heat during heavy tasks
• All models to run on iOS 26, featuring Liquid Glass interface and Apple Intelligence

Note: All features mentioned are based on leaks and may change at launch.