It is hard to believe, iPhone 17 is going to be launched in just two months! Today I will tell you everything about the baseline iPhone 17 – it will be the cheapest iPhone that you can buy at the time of launch. Along with 5 big leaks, I will also give you a full view of its iPhone 17 Launch Date and Price. So let’s get to the point and see what all is there in the normal model of iPhone 17!

iPhone 17 Launch Date and Price

First of all, let’s talk about the launch date. The launch event of iPhone 17 is going to happen in September 2025, most likely in the second week. Apple will hold a big event on Tuesday, 9 September or Wednesday, 10 September, in which iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and Pro Max along with new watches and some other devices will be showcased.

Pre-order will start on Friday of the same week, i.e. on 12 September. Time? Around 1 pm in India, or 5 am Pacific Time in the US. And the actual release, when the phone will come in the hands, will be on 19 September – meaning 10-12 days after the event. Now the scene of price.

The normal model of iPhone 16 was $799, and the previous iPhones 15, 14, 13, 12 also came at this price. So iPhone 17 normal will also most likely start at $799 (approximately ₹79,900 in India) for the 128GB model. Yes, if any new tariffs or taxes come, the price may increase a bit, but for now $799 is a safe bet. One more thing – there will be no iPhone 17 Plus, instead iPhone 17 Air will come, which is very thin.

5 Big Leaks: What’s New in iPhone 17 Normal?

1. Design and Size: Slightly bigger, but same vibe

The design of the iPhone 17 will be almost like the iPhone 16 – same flat edges, glass back, and vertical dual cameras. Just one difference – the display size has increased to 6.3-inch, which was 6.1-inch earlier. It will feel a little bigger, but the overall look is the same. Not much bigger, just a slightly bigger screen! This size is equal to the 6.3-inch of the Pro models, so the normal model will also feel premium now.

2. Display: Finally ProMotion in Normal!

This is a big upgrade! iPhone 17 normal will get 120Hz ProMotion display for the first time – now that boring 60Hz refresh rate will not work! Meaning scrolling, animations, and gaming will be absolutely smooth. But there is a catch – it is not yet known whether it can go down to 1Hz (like in Pro models) or will just switch between 60Hz-120Hz. This display will be great with LTPO OLED tech, but always-on display may be only for Pro models.

3. New Colors: Green and Purple

Two new colors have leaked for iPhone 17 – one lime green and one pastel purple. Both these models look fresh and cool, especially the lime green is very smart! But it is not confirmed whether the colors of iPhone 16 like blue or pink will be replaced or will be extra. According to leaks, black, white, and steel grey can also be there. So there will be a lot of variety for color options.

4. Processor and RAM: Same Old A18, a little shortcoming

There is a little disappointment here. iPhone 17 will not have A19 chip in normal, but only A18 chip of iPhone 16. And RAM will also be 8GB, while Pro models and maybe iPhone 17 Air will have 12GB RAM. A18 chip is not bad – it is quite powerful for Apple Intelligence and the model is very smooth in daily use. But we were expecting a new chip, so we feel that the normal model has lagged behind a bit.

5. Wireless Charging:

This leak is the most exciting! iPhone 17 normal will probably support 2.2 wireless charging, which can provide charging up to 50W. This is a big upgrade over the 15W wireless of iPhone 16 and 25W MagSafe of iPhone 16 Pro! Such fast charging will happen for the first time in the normal model, which is really cool. The USB-C port may also support faster charging (50W or more), but there is no solid leak about it yet.

Specifications

Conclusion

iPhone 17 is a solid upgrade – With a 6.3-inch display, 120Hz ProMotion, and 50W wireless charging, this is a big bang for a budget flagship. But the A18 chip and 8GB RAM leave you a bit short, especially since the Pro models and iPhone 17 Air will have 12GB of RAM.

If you want new colours and fast charging, this phone is great, but if you want the latest chip, maybe the iPhone 17 Air or Pro are better. It’s going to be released on September 19, so plan now – Will you buy it? Tell us in the comments!