iPhone 17 Pro Price in India Tipped Ahead of Launch: Minor Hike Over iPhone 16 Pro Expected

The iPhone 17 series is anticipated to launch soon, with rumours suggesting significant changes. A tipster has indicated that the iPhone 17 Pro might see a price increase, surpassing the cost of the iPhone 16 Pro. However, this model could offer double the base storage. Other models in the series are also expected to have higher prices.

According to Instant Digital on Weibo (Obtained via Gadgets360), the iPhone 17 Pro's price may rise by $50 (approximately Rs. 4,400) compared to its predecessor. If true, this would set the starting price at $1,049 (around Rs. 91,700) in the US. The Indian market might also experience a similar price hike, with the base variant potentially launching at Rs. 124,900 instead of Rs. 119,900 for the iPhone 16 Pro.

iPhone 17 Pro Price in India Tipped Ahead of Launch

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iPhone 17 Storage Upgrade

The iPhone 17 Pro is rumoured to feature a base storage capacity of 256GB, doubling from the current model's 128GB. This aligns it with the Pro Max variant's storage upgrade seen in the iPhone 15 Pro Max in 2023. Last year's iPhone 16 Pro Max also started with a base storage of 256GB.

Currently, there is a $200 (roughly Rs. 17,500) difference between the prices of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. This gap might narrow if these predictions hold true for this year's models.

Price Hike Across Models

Reports suggest all models in the upcoming iPhone 17 series could face a $50 (about Rs. 4,400) price increase due to factors like US-China tariff tensions and rising component costs. With only a month left until launch, confirmation on Apple's pricing strategy is imminent.

In comparison, the current iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999 (approximately Rs. 87,700) in the US for its base model with 128GB storage. The anticipated price hike could mean an upgrade for users as well.

The potential price adjustments reflect broader trends affecting tech products globally. As consumers await official announcements from Apple, these speculations continue to generate interest and discussion among tech enthusiasts worldwide.