The highly anticipated iPhone 17 series is set for launch in September 2025, with UAE customers expecting release details, prices, and pre-order info. Stay tuned for the latest updates on all models, availability, and specs.
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup at its annual September event on Tuesday, 9 September 2025. Pre-orders will likely begin on Friday, 12 September, with retail availability in the UAE and elsewhere from Friday, 19 September.
The new iPhone 17 models will replace the current iPhone 16 models that currently sit at the top of our best phones in the UAE for the 2025 guide.
📱 UAE pricing guide
Standard pricing in the UAE is expected as follows:
- Base iPhone 17: AED 3,399 (or up to AED 3,799 per some reports)
- iPhone 17 Air: AED 3,699–3,999
- iPhone 17 Pro: Starting at AED 4,299
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: Starting at AED 5,099 (possibly higher)
Actual prices may shift slightly due to tariffs and currency changes.
Highlights of the new lineup
Apple plans four distinct models: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max.
Hardware upgrades in the UAE context
- Chips: Standard iPhone 17 and Air equipped with A19; Pro and Pro Max get A19 Pro
- Memory: 8 GB RAM on entry‑level models; 12 GB RAM for Pro variants
- Display: 6.3″ OLED for base and Pro, ~6.6″ ultra‑thin Air, and 6.9″ Pro Max. Pro models with 120 Hz ProMotion, possibly always‑on display
Camera and design
- Rear: Multi‑48 MP lenses rumoured — primary, ultra‑wide, telephoto on Pro models; 48 MP single on Air
- Front: 24 MP sensor across all models
- Frame: Air and standard with aluminium; Pro reverting from titanium back to aluminium frame; unified camera bar across non‑base models
Battery and thermal enhancements
- Battery: Pro Max expected over 5,000 mAh; Air may be under 3,000 mAh due to its ultra-thin design
- Cooling: Pro models using a vapour-chamber plus graphite sheet for enhanced heat dissipation
What UAE buyers should know
- Launch dates:
- Event: 9 September 2025
- Pre‑order: 12 September
- UAE retail: likely 19 September
- Prices: Base model ~AED 3,299–3,799; Air ~AED 3,699–3,799; Pro from AED 4,299; Pro Max ~AED 5,099+ (may adjust)
- Local availability: UAE retail and Apple Store Online should list all models directly from launch week.
- Variants: The Air model may appeal for its design, but it compromises on battery. Pro-priced models offer the highest performance, better battery, and advanced cameras.
FAQs
When will the iPhone 17 models go on sale in the UAE?
Apple usually ships a week after the event. With the keynote on September 9, expect the UAE retail stock to be available from September 19, 2025.
How much will the iPhone 17 series cost in UAE dirhams?
A: Leaks indicate starting prices roughly:
iPhone 17: AED 3,299–3,799
iPhone 17 Air: AED 3,699–3,799
iPhone 17 Pro: AED 4,499+
iPhone 17 Pro Max: ~AED 5,199+
Should I buy the iPhone 17 Air in the UAE?
It’s expected to be the thinnest iPhone yet, but it has a smaller battery (~2,800–2,900 mAh). If battery life is a concern, the Pro or Pro Max may serve you better.
