As the newest iPhones hit the shelves today, the Apple faithful can count their blessings that they aren’t paying more for the new phones. iPhones have never been cheap, but it was pretty clear when the prices for the new iPhone 17 lineup were revealed at Apple’s fall iPhone event earlier this month that they could have gotten worse, considering the year of tariffs and other economic turmoil.
CNET senior editor James Bricknell wasn’t surprised by the iPhone prices.
“Given the tariffs and all the other stuff that’s happened in the past year, the prices are good,” he said.”They match what you would expect in terms of inflation rather than the leap I was expecting.”
The iPhone Pro color lineup looks kind of Halloween-themed.
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Apple unveiled three models during the event: the iPhone 17, the iPhone Air and the iPhone 17 Pro. That’s right — the skinny new iPhone Air doesn’t have “17” in its name. The full lineup also includes the low-end iPhone 16E, released earlier this year.
iPhone 17 Lineup: Prices, Features, and Release Date
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The latest iPhones, the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro max, are now available for preorder, wiht a launch date set for September 19th. Here’s a breakdown of the pricing and key features:
iPhone 17, from $799 (pricing expected)
While specific details are still emerging, the standard iPhone 17 is expected to start at $799. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-16-vs-iphone-17-what-to-expect/
iPhone 17 Plus, from $899 (pricing expected)
Similar to the standard model, the iPhone 17 Plus is anticipated to begin at $899. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-16-vs-iphone-17-what-to-expect/
iPhone 17 Pro,from $1,099
The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max represent the higher end of Apple’s iPhone offerings. The iPhone 17 Pro starts at $1,099 and boasts a range of camera upgrades,alongside a new orange color option. CNET notes that despite a slight price increase from the iPhone 16 pro’s $999 starting price last year,the iPhone 17 Pro now includes double the storage for the same cost as the equivalent 256GB iPhone 16 Pro. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-17-pro-and-pro-max-rumors-and-what-to-expect/
iPhone 17 Pro Max, from $1,299
For those seeking the ultimate iPhone experiance, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is available, starting at $1,299. A configuration with 2TB of storage will cost $1,999. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-17-pro-and-pro-max-rumors-and-what-to-expect/
How to Order
Preorders for the iPhone 17 lineup began on Friday, September 13th, and the official launch date is September 19th. You can order through Apple’s website or authorized retailers. https://www.apple.com/
Note: Pricing for the iPhone 17 and 17 Plus are based on current expectations and may be subject to change.