iPhone 17 Pro Max Update: Major Design Changes, Powerful Camera and Performance Upgrades Expected
iPhone 17 Pro Max may launch in September 2025 with a ₹1.64 lakh price tag. Check leaked features like 48MP triple cameras, A19 Pro chip, iOS 26, and fresh design updates.
Apple’s upcoming flagship, the iPhone 17 Pro Max, is expected to launch in September 2025 and could be the top-end model of the iPhone 17 series. Ahead of its official debut, leaks suggest the phone may be priced around ₹1,64,990 in India – approximately ₹20,000 more than the launch price of the iPhone 16 Pro Max (₹1,44,900).
Why the price hike?
Industry sources suggest that factors like:
- Ongoing US tariff uncertainties
- Saturated demand in some global markets
could be pushing prices up.
However, Apple’s growing investment in manufacturing and exports from India may help keep prices under control to some extent for Indian buyers.
iPhone 17 Pro Max features: What’s new this time?
Bigger display and fresh design
Apple is reportedly making notable changes in terms of design:
- A new rectangular camera module with rounded edges
- The Apple logo might shift lower, which may impact MagSafe magnet layout
- Use of a lightweight aluminium frame instead of titanium
- A fresh Sky Blue colour option
- Slightly thicker body, possibly to house a larger battery
Major camera upgrades
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is expected to come with an all-48MP camera setup:
- 48MP main sensor
- 48MP ultrawide lens
- 48MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom
- Support for 8K video recording
- Front camera might get a boost to 24MP
- New feature: dual video recording – shoot using both front and rear cameras simultaneously
Performance leap with A19 Pro chip
- Powered by the new 3nm A19 Pro chip
- Support for Wi-Fi 7, possibly using Apple’s own chip instead of Broadcom
- 12GB of RAM, a significant jump from previous models
- Advanced vapour cooling system for better thermal management
iOS 26 and Apple Intelligence
The iPhone 17 lineup will run iOS 26, featuring the new Liquid Glass UI and several AI-based features under the Apple Intelligence umbrella. The A19 Pro chip and 12GB RAM combo is expected to deliver an optimal AI experience.
