iPhone 17 Series: Apple’s iPhone 17 series is still a few weeks away from launch, but leaks around pricing and storage are already heating up. While it’s unclear whether the entire lineup will see a price adjustment, the iPhone 17 Pro seems to be in line for a change that buyers should definitely take note of.

A fresh leak from Chinese tipster Instant Digital on Weibo suggests that Apple could finally ditch the 128GB base model for the Pro variant. Instead, the iPhone 17 Pro may start with 256GB of storage right out of the box. That’s a major shift from Apple’s usual strategy, where the lower storage option is offered to keep the starting price more accessible.

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Of course, this bump in storage won’t come free. The leak indicates that Apple could raise the price by $50 compared to the iPhone 16 Pro. That means the iPhone 17 Pro may launch at $1,049 (roughly Rs. 91,700) internationally. In India, that could translate to around Rs. 1,25,000 for the 256GB base variant.

For perspective, last year’s iPhone 16 Pro launched at $999 (Rs. 1,19,900 in India) with 128GB of storage, while the 256GB model came in at $1,199 (Rs. 1,29,900). If Apple sticks with this rumoured pricing, buyers would essentially be paying a bit more but also getting double the storage as standard. For many, that might actually feel like a better deal in the long run.

What about the launch date?

There’s also plenty of chatter about when Apple plans to unveil the iPhone 17 series. Rumours point to September 9, 2025, as the big day, with the iPhone 17 lineup, Apple Watch Series 11, and other products expected to share the stage. However, a leaked invite claiming this date has raised eyebrows, since Apple typically sends out invites only two weeks before the event. Until we get official word—likely in late August—it’s best to take these reports with caution.

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Either way, if the leak turns out to be true, iPhone 17 Pro buyers this year may find themselves paying a little more but also starting off with more storage than ever before.