Apple iPhone 17 series is now official. The company announced three new models under the series – iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max alongside an ultra-thin model called the iPhone Air. With the new iPhone models, Apple has introduced 48MP Fusion camera and 256GB as basic storage variants across the 2025 iPhone lineup. In addition, the new Apple iPhones offer 18MP front camera with Centre Stage feature. Price of the Apple iPhone series in India starts at Rs 82,900. The all new iPhones will go on pre-order on September 15 with sale starting September 19. With the iPhone 17 series, the standard iPhone 17 has become cheaper in comparison to last year’s iPhone 16, while both Pro models have become expensive. Wondering how? Read on
Apple iPhone 17 is cheaper than iPhone 16
For those unaware, the base model of iPhone 16 has 128GB internal storage capacity which was priced at Rs 79,900. While the 256GB and 512GB storage variants were priced at Rs 89,900 and Rs 1,09,900, respectively.
| Model | Storage | iPhone 16 Price | iPhone 17 Price | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Variant | 128GB | Rs 79,900 | — | — |
| Mid Variant | 256GB | Rs 89,900 | Rs 82,900 | Rs 7,000 cheaper |
| Top Variant | 512GB | Rs 1,09,900 | Rs 1,02,900 | Rs 7,000 cheaper |
Now, compare this with the price and storage variants of Apple iPhone 17. The base variant of Apple iPhone 17 packs 256GB, which is double of what the iPhone 16 model offered. The smartphone comes with a price tag of Rs 82,900 for the 256GB storage, which is Rs 7,000 cheaper than the iPhone 16’s 256GB storage model’s price. This means the iPhone 17 offers double the storage compared to iPhone 16, while costing Rs 7,000 less.Similarly, the 512GB model of iPhone 17 carries a price tag of Rs 1,02,900. While the iPhone 16’s 512GB variant was priced at Rs 1,09,900.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro is expensive than iPhone 16 Pro
Apple no longer offers a 128GB storage model with the Pro model. Base variant of the iPhone 17 Pro packs 256GB which is priced at Rs 1,34,900. This is Rs 5,000 more expensive than the Rs 1,29,900 price of iPhone 16 Pro’s 256GB storage variant.
| Model | Storage | iPhone 16 Pro Price | iPhone 17 Pro Price | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Variant | 256GB | Rs 1,29,900 | Rs 1,34,900 | Rs 5,000 costlier |
| Mid Variant | 512GB | Rs 1,49,900 | Rs 1,54,900 | Rs 5,000 costlier |
| Top Variant | 1TB | Rs 1,69,900 | Rs 1,74,900 | Rs 5,000 costlier |
Similarly, the 512GB storage model of iPhone 17 Pro costs Rs 1,54,900, while the 1TB variant is priced at Rs 1,74,900. This compared to Rs 1,49,900 and Rs 1,69,900 price of iPhone 16 Pro’s 512GB and 1TB storage models.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max’s price compared to iPhone 16 Pro Max
Coming on to the iPhone 17 Pro Max, it is priced as follows – Rs 1,49,900 for 256GB, Rs 1,69,900 for Rs 512GB and Rs 1,89,900 for 1TB. This is Rs 5,000 more than the price of iPhone 16 Pro Max – Rs 1,44,900 for 256GB, Rs 164,900 for 512GB and Rs 1,84,900 for 1TB.Apple has also introduced a new 2TB storage model with iPhone 17 Pro Max which is priced at Rs 2,29,900, making it the first phone to cross Rs 2 lakh price mark.
| Model | Storage | iPhone 16 Pro Max Price | iPhone 17 Pro Max Price | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Variant | 256GB | Rs 1,44,900 | Rs 1,49,900 | Rs 5,000 costlier |
| Mid Variant | 512GB | Rs 1,64,900 | Rs 1,69,900 | Rs 5,000 costlier |
| Top Variant | 1TB | Rs 1,84,900 | Rs 1,89,900 | Rs 5,000 costlier |
| New Variant | 2TB | — | Rs 2,29,900 | First iPhone to cross Rs 2 lakh |