The iPhone 17 is here, and it finally brings 120 Hz ProMotion to the mainstream iPhone. India gets the full treatment on day one, with new colours, bigger display, Apple Intelligence onboard, and a long list of meaningful hardware upgrades that make daily use feel faster, smoother, and more reliable.
Price in India, Sale Time, Where to Buy
Apple has priced the iPhone 17 at ₹82,900 for 256 GB and ₹1,02,900 for 512 GB. Colours include Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, and Lavender. Sales in India began on September 19, 2025, with store doors opening in the morning and online orders going live.
You can buy it at Apple’s online store and Apple stores including BKC in Mumbai and Saket in Delhi, as well as major partners like Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance Digital, Vijay Sales, and premium resellers such as Imagine. Many retailers also ran launch offers and exchange bonuses.
What’s New at a Glance
The headline change is the 6.3 inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with ProMotion up to 120 Hz. Scrolling through long WhatsApp chats feels fluid, games respond quicker, and the screen adapts to what you are doing to save power when you are just reading. Peak outdoor brightness reaches a claimed 3000 nits, so the screen stays readable under harsh sun. Apple also adds an anti-reflective coating to cut glare.
Design and Durability
Apple keeps the footprint compact but trims the bezels for more usable display area.
The frame is aluminium, the front gets Ceramic Shield 2, and the back is colour-infused glass on select finishes.
It is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance. Small touches like the Action button and the new Camera Control make one-handed use more practical, whether you are launching a voice memo or jumping straight into video.
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Performance and Apple Intelligence
Under the hood is the A19 chip with a 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine.
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing improves graphics in supported games, and the NPU is tuned for on-device Apple Intelligence features in iOS 26.
Summaries, writing tools, image creation, and smarter Siri tasks run privately on the phone where possible, then hand off to the cloud with privacy protections when needed.
The result is a phone that feels consistently quick in daily use, with AI extras that help rather than getting in the way.
Cameras That Matter
The iPhone 17 moves to a 48 MP Dual Fusion camera system. The main 48 MP sensor shoots detailed 24 MP and 48 MP photos and gives you a clean 2x optical-quality crop for portraits without switching to a separate telephoto.
A 48 MP ultra-wide with a 120 degree field of view covers landscapes, interiors, and dramatic video. Video tops out at 4K Dolby Vision at up to 60 fps with improved stabilisation.
The front camera is now 18 MP with Center Stage for calls and Dual Capture for vlogs. In practice, you get crisper low-light photos, steadier video, and faster focus when your subject will not sit still.
Battery, Charging, and Daily Convenience
Apple rates up to 30 hours of video playback, with faster top-ups: up to 50 percent in around 20 minutes with a 40 W USB-C adapter.
MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging go up to 25 W. USB-C also handles DisplayPort video out for presentations.
While the port is limited to USB 2 data speeds, most users will charge wirelessly or transfer via AirDrop and iCloud. The battery management paired with the adaptive 120 Hz display helps extend screen-on time in mixed use.
Connectivity Built for India
There is full 5G support including Indian bands like n78 and n79, plus Wi-Fi 7 with 2×2 MIMO, Bluetooth 6, second-generation Ultra Wideband for precision finding, and NavIC for location accuracy.
If you are hopping between crowded office Wi-Fi, 5G hotspots, and Bluetooth audio, the radio stack is ready for it.
Storage, Memory, and Speed
The base storage doubles this year. You get 256 GB or 512 GB, both on Apple’s NVMe storage architecture that is known for fast app launches and speedy camera saves.
Apple does not publish RAM specs, but the smooth app re-entry and quick AI tasks suggest a healthy memory configuration working with efficient scheduling in iOS 26.
Audio, Haptics, and Extras
Stereo speakers stay loud and clear for video and casual gaming. Face ID remains the secure way to unlock.
Emergency SOS, Crash Detection, Roadside Assistance, satellite messaging, and Find My via satellite add peace of mind when networks fail.
The haptic engine remains one of the best, making the phone feel responsive without excessive vibration.
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Software and Updates
Out of the box, iPhone 17 ships with iOS 26 and Apple Intelligence features enabled in India.
Apple’s update cadence means multi-year OS support, which matters if you plan to keep your phone for four or five years. That long runway also helps resale value when you eventually upgrade.
Who Should Buy It
If you have an iPhone 14 or older, the jump is huge: 120 Hz display, bigger screen in the same hand feel, stronger cameras, and Apple Intelligence.
iPhone 15 owners will see the display and AI lift most, with better network tech for Wi-Fi 7 routers. If you need long range zoom or the new horizontal Pro camera plateau, the 17 Pro models are worth a look.
India Buying Details Recap
Pre-orders opened on September 12 at 5:30 p.m. IST. Open sales started September 19 at 8 a.m. across Apple’s own channels and leading retail partners.
Expect ongoing card offers and exchange bonuses at large chains like Croma and Reliance Digital.
If you prefer first-party setup, Apple BKC, Apple Saket, and other new stores provide Personal Setup and easy pickup for online orders.
Key Specs
- Display: 6.3 inch Super Retina XDR OLED, up to 120 Hz ProMotion, 2622×1206, 460 ppi, up to 3000 nits outdoor, anti-reflective coating
- Chipset: Apple A19, 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU with hardware ray tracing, 16-core Neural Engine
- Rear Cameras: 48 MP Fusion Main, 48 MP Fusion Ultra Wide, up to 2x optical-quality crop, up to 4K Dolby Vision 60 fps, Action and Cinematic modes
- Front Camera: 18 MP Center Stage with 4K Dolby Vision video
- Battery and Charging: up to 30 hours video playback, 40 W USB-C fast charge to 50 percent in about 20 minutes, MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W
- Storage: 256 GB, 512 GB NVMe
- Build: Aluminium frame, Ceramic Shield 2 front, colour-infused glass back on select colours, IP68
- Connectivity: 5G with Indian bands, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, second-gen UWB, NFC, Thread, GPS with NavIC, USB-C with DisplayPort video out
- Controls: Action button, Camera Control
- Software: iOS 26 with Apple Intelligence
- Colours: Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender
Competing Models and One-Line Compare
Samsung Galaxy S25: More flexible zoom and DeX desktop, iPhone 17 feels smoother in UI and has longer update support.
Google Pixel 10: Cleaner AI photography out of the box, iPhone 17 delivers faster performance and brighter screen.
OnePlus 13: Faster wired data and charging, iPhone 17 offers stronger video quality and better long-term software support.
The iPhone 17 finally gives the base model a 120 Hz display, modern radios, and higher base storage, making it the most well balanced iPhone for most Indian buyers this year.
Availability in Brief
Price: ₹82,900 for 256 GB, ₹1,02,900 for 512 GB
Sale Date and Time: September 19, 2025, 8 a.m. IST for India
Where to Buy: Apple Online Store, Apple BKC and Apple Saket, Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance Digital, and authorised premium resellers nationwide
