Apple iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Air: Check Prices In India And Specifications; Which Is Better?

Apple Inc. has launched the standard iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air in major countries, including India. The pre-orders and availability will begin soon. iPhone 17 features the innovative Center Stage front camera, a bigger and brighter new display with ProMotion, and the A19 chip for improved performance. While iPhone Air features an impossibly thin and light design that is more durable than any previous model, with innovative camera experiences and remarkable all‑day battery life.

Apple iPhone 17 + iPhone 17 Air Pre-Orders & Availability:

The pre-order for both iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air will begin from September 12, and the availability will begin from September 19 in India.

iPhone 17 will be available in lavender, mist blue, sage, white, and black in 256GB and 512GB storage capacities. While iPhone 17 Air will be available in space black, cloud white, light gold, and sky blue, starting with 256GB storage, as well as 512GB and 1TB options.

Apple iPhone 17 + iPhone 17 Air Prices In India:

The starting price of iPhone 17 is Rs 82,900 in 256GB storage capacity. In the 512 GB storage, the price will be much higher at Rs 1,02,900. There is option of no cost EMIs, with EMI starting at Rs 12,983 per month for 255GB and at Rs 16,317 for 512 GB.

Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Air will be available at Rs 1,19,900 in 256GB storage capacity, followed by prices of Rs 1,39,900 in 512GB capacity and Rs 1,59,900 in 1TB capacity. The EMIs will start at Rs 19,150 in 256GB, at Rs 22,483 in 512GB, and at Rs 25,817 in 1TB capacity.

Apple iPhone 17 Features:

As per the main statement, the iPhone 17 is equipped with a powerful 48MP Fusion Main camera with an optical-quality 2x Telephoto; and a new 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide camera that captures expansive scenes and macro photography in more detail. The 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion is bigger and brighter, enabling supersmooth scrolling, immersive gaming, and improved efficiency. And with the new Ceramic Shield 2, the front cover is tougher than any smartphone glass or glass-ceramic, with 3x better scratch resistance than the previous generation and reduced glare. It is all powered by the latest-generation A19 chip for higher performance and longevity.

Also, iPhone 17 features all 48MP rear cameras for the first time, to capture impressive photos and videos. A 48MP Fusion Main camera shoots sharp detail, and with an integrated optical-quality 2x Telephoto - it is like having two cameras in one.

Moreover, the efficiency of A19 and the advanced power management of iOS 26 deliver all-day battery life, and with ProMotion, iPhone 17 gets up to 30 hours of video playback - eight more hours than the previous generation. The new Adaptive Power Mode in iOS 26 also gets to know a user's typical battery consumption and anticipates when they might run low, intelligently conserving power to help get them through the day. And, iPhone 17 can charge up to 50 percent in 20 minutes with an optional high-wattage USB-C power adapter like Apple's new 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max.

Apple iPhone 17 Air Features:

iPhone Air features a breakthrough titanium design that is elegant and light yet strong, with an innovative internal architecture that enables the latest iPhone experiences. The back of iPhone Air is now protected with Ceramic Shield, and the front cover uses Ceramic Shield 2, delivering 3x better scratch resistance, making iPhone Air more durable than any previous iPhone. iPhone Air also features a stunning 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion up to 120Hz.1 With the most Apple-designed chips in an iPhone - the powerhouse A19 Pro, N1, and C1X - iPhone Air is the most power-efficient iPhone ever made. Paired with the redesigned internal architecture and software optimizations, iPhone Air has fantastic all-day battery life. A powerful 48MP Fusion Main camera enables the equivalent of four lenses with incredible image quality, and the innovative 18MP Center Stage front camera takes selfies to the next level, as per the main statement.