Apple launched the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air on September 9, 2025, at the “Awe Dropping” event. All models now come with at least 256GB storage, double the base storage of the iPhone 16 series. Pre-orders in India started on September 12, with official sales from September 19.
iPhone 17 Series Price in India
In India, the pricing of the iPhone 17 series is slightly higher compared to previous models:
- iPhone 17: ₹82,900
- iPhone Air: ₹119,900
- iPhone 17 Pro: ₹134,900
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: ₹149,900
Prices Compared Globally
Using approximate September 2025 exchange rates, here’s how the iPhone 17 series prices compare internationally (converted to INR):
- iPhone 17: US ₹70,500, Dubai ₹81,700, UK ₹87,900, Vietnam ₹128,800
- iPhone 17 Pro: US ₹97,000, Dubai ₹113,000, UK ₹120,900, Vietnam ₹115,500
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: US ₹105,800, Dubai ₹122,500, UK ₹131,900, Vietnam ₹125,400
Other countries like Canada, France, Japan, Germany, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and China also offer varying prices, generally lower than India. The US remains the cheapest region to buy the iPhone 17 series.
Things to Consider Before Buying Abroad
- US models support eSIM only, unlike the Indian version with nano SIM + eSIM.
- Some regions may sell carrier-locked iPhones incompatible with Indian SIMs.
- iPhones come with a global warranty, so you don’t need to return the device to the country of purchase for service.
Best Countries to Save on iPhone 17
- iPhone 17 & 17 Pro series: Cheapest in the US, followed by Canada.
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: US and Canada offer the best rates; Hong Kong is also an option.
Buying internationally can save money if you have trusted contacts traveling abroad. The iPhone 17 series remains premium but may cost significantly less in select markets than in India.
