The iPhone 17 Series In Nepal?
Apple’s thinnest-ever iPhone Air headlines the lineup with an ultra-slim body and new silicon-carbon battery, while the iPhone 17 Pro models debut a redesigned horizontal camera plateau with up to 8X zoom.
The iPhone 17 Series Marks Apple’s Biggest Redesign in Years
Apple hasn’t shaken up iPhone design in a meaningful way since the iPhone 11 in 2019—but with the iPhone 17 series, change has finally arrived. Announced at the company’s September keynote at Apple Park, the new lineup introduces four models: the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and an entirely new category—iPhone Air, replacing the “Plus.”
The series brings stronger materials, brighter displays, and Apple’s new A19 chip family, alongside upgraded wireless capabilities thanks to the first-ever Apple N1 networking chip. Prices in the US start at $799 for iPhone 17, $999 for iPhone Air, and climb to $1,199 for the Pro Max.
Here’s everything you need to know.
iPhone Air: The Thinnest iPhone Ever
The biggest star of this year’s show is the iPhone Air—just 5.6 mm thin, lighter by 24 grams than the iPhone 16, yet still packing a 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion (120 Hz) and 3,000 nits peak brightness.
- Titanium frame & Ceramic Shield 2: More durable, scratch-resistant, and drop-resistant than ever.
- A19 Pro chip with C1X modem and the new N1 wireless chip (Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread).
- 48-MP main camera and upgraded 24-MP Center Stage selfie camera with landscape/portrait auto-switching.
- High-density silicon-carbon battery inside—keeping battery life at 27 hours of video playback despite the slim build.
- Compromise: One rear camera only—no ultrawide, unlike Pro models.
Colors: Black, White, Light Gold, and Sky Blue.
Price: $999.
iPhone 17: The New Standard
The iPhone 17 is the everyday iPhone, with familiar design but meaningful upgrades.
- 6.3-inch OLED with ProMotion (finally on the base model), Always-On display, and anti-reflective coating.
- Dual 48-MP cameras (Main + Ultra-Wide with Macro) plus the same upgraded 18-MP selfie camera.
- A19 chip with 5-core GPU, backed by the new N1 wireless chip.
- Ceramic Shield 2 on front, aluminum frame, and IP68 durability.
- Qi2 25W MagSafe wireless charging.
Colors: Lavender, Mist Blue, Sage, Black, and White.
Price: $799.
iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max: Horizontal Camera Plateau and 8X Zoom
Apple’s Pro models this year make the boldest design change: the square camera bump is gone, replaced by a horizontal camera bar Apple calls the “Camera Plateau.” This makes room for bigger sensors and cooling hardware.
- Triple 48-MP cameras (Main, Ultra-Wide with Macro, Telephoto).
- Telephoto upgrade: 4X optical zoom, with 8X optical-like zoom and up to 40X digital zoom.
- Pro video tools: ProRes RAW, Dolby Vision, Genlock, and time-code sync.
- Forged aluminum unibody with 100% recycled material (lighter, cooler, greener).
- Vapor-chamber cooling—a first for iPhone.
- A19 Pro chip with an extra GPU core compared to iPhone Air.
- Battery: 33 hours (Pro), 39 hours (Pro Max).
Colors: Deep Blue, Cosmic Orange, Silver.
Prices: $1,099 (Pro) | $1,199 (Pro Max).
iPhone 17 Series Specifications and Price In Nepal
| Model | Display | Chip | Cameras | Material | Est. Price in Nepal |
| iPhone 17 | 6.3″ OLED, 120 Hz | A19 | 48-MP Main + Ultra-Wide, 18-MP front | Aluminum, Ceramic Shield 2 | NPR 160,000 – 170,000 |
| iPhone Air | 6.5″ OLED, 120 Hz | A19 Pro | 48-MP Main, 24-MP front | Titanium, Ceramic Shield 2 | NPR 190,000 – 200,000 |
| iPhone 17 Pro | 6.3″ OLED, 120 Hz | A19 Pro (6-core GPU) | Triple 48-MP w/ 8X zoom, 18-MP front | Aluminum, Ceramic Shield 2 | NPR 210,000 – 220,000 |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | 6.9″ OLED, 120 Hz | A19 Pro (6-core GPU) | Triple 48-MP w/ 8X zoom, 18-MP front | Aluminum, Ceramic Shield 2 | NPR 230,000 – 245,000 |
Why It Matters
- Design refresh: First major redesign in 6 years—thinner builds, horizontal cameras, new materials.
- More Pro features for all: ProMotion and Always-On display now standard across the series.
- Sustainability push: More recycled materials, silicon-carbon battery tech, and better heat management.
- Creative power: Pro models now rival professional cameras for filmmakers.