iPhone 17 series price hike? New leak suggests phones could cost up to Rs 35,000 more – Firstpost
iPhone 17 series price hike? New leak suggests phones could cost up to Rs 35,000 more – Firstpost
Publish Date: 2026-06-29 06:37:00
Source Domain: www.firstpost.com
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 lineup could arrive with noticeably higher price tags in India, according to a new leak that suggests increases across every model in the range. If accurate, the biggest jump could reach as much as Rs 35,000 for the flagship Pro Max variant.
The pricing details were shared by tipster Sanju Choudhary, who claims Apple is preparing to revise the prices of the standard iPhone 17, iPhone 17e, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Apple has not commented on the leak, and the reported figures remain speculative until the company officially unveils the devices.
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iPhone 17 series price hike prediction list:
iPhone 17 : ₹82,990 → ₹94,900
iPhone 17 Pro: ₹1,34,900 → ₹1,54,900 -₹1,69,900
iPhone 17 Pro Max: ₹1,49,900 → ₹1,84,900 – ₹1,99,900
iPhone 17e: ₹64,900 → ₹74,900
iPhone Air : ₹1,19,900 → ₹1,34,900
If true, then this…
— Sanju Choudhary (@saaaanjjjuuu) June 28, 2026
The leak comes amid growing expectations that Apple’s next generation of smartphones may become more expensive globally as component prices rise and AI-related hardware costs continue to increase.
Leaked prices point to sharp increases
According to the tipster, the standard iPhone 17 could be priced at Rs 94,900, up from Rs 82,990. The iPhone 17e is expected to move from Rs 64,900 to Rs 74,900, while the rumoured iPhone Air could reportedly cost Rs 1,34,900 instead of Rs 1,19,900.
The largest increases are tipped for the premium models. The iPhone 17 Pro is said to be priced between Rs 1,54,900 and Rs 1,69,900, compared with its current starting price of Rs 1,34,900. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Pro Max could reportedly retail between Rs 1,84,900 and Rs 1,99,900, significantly higher than its existing price of Rs 1,49,900.
Although these figures have not been independently verified, they align with broader industry expectations that Apple may revise pricing to offset rising manufacturing costs.
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