The iPhone 17 Launch has officially taken place, with Apple unveiling its 2025 lineup featuring the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The event highlighted slimmer designs, aluminum unibody Pro models, and the powerful A19 chipsets. But the excitement also came with Apple discontinuing some popular older iPhones.
iPhone Models Discontinued After iPhone 17 Launch
Every year, Apple reshuffles its catalog to focus on newer devices. Following the launch, the iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15, and iPhone 15 Plus have now been discontinued.
On the other hand, the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, and iPhone 16e remain available with updated prices. The iPhone 16 now costs ₹69,900 for the 128GB variant after a price cut, while the iPhone 16 Plus is priced at ₹79,990 (128GB) and ₹89,990 (256GB).
Other Announcements From The Event
Apart from smartphones, Apple also launched the Apple Watch SE 3, Watch Series 11, and Watch Ultra 3, which replace earlier models. The AirPods Pro 3 were also revealed with a unique AI-powered Live Translation feature, succeeding the AirPods Pro 2.
AirPods Pro 3, the new Apple Watch lineup, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and the all-new iPhone Air—here’s everything we just announced! pic.twitter.com/EDPNjpoUW8
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) September 9, 2025
iPhone 17 Launch Price In India
Here are the updated prices announced during the event:
- iPhone 17: ₹82,900 (256GB), ₹1,02,900 (512GB)
- iPhone Air: ₹1,19,900 (256GB), ₹1,39,900 (512GB), ₹1,59,900 (1TB)
- iPhone 17 Pro: ₹1,34,900 (256GB), ₹1,54,900 (512GB), ₹1,74,900 (1TB)
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: ₹1,49,900 (256GB), ₹1,69,900 (512GB), ₹1,89,900 (1TB), ₹2,29,900 (2TB)
Pre-orders open on September 12, with official sales starting September 19 in India.
FAQs
Q: Which iPhones were discontinued after the iPhone 17 Launch?
A: Apple discontinued the iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15, and iPhone 15 Plus.
Q: What is the new price of iPhone 16 in India?
A: After the event, the iPhone 16 is priced at ₹69,900 for the 128GB model.
Q: What else was announced alongside the iPhone 17 Launch?
A: Apple revealed new Watches and AirPods Pro 3 with AI-powered features.
