iPhone 17 Pro may remove 128GB storage option, base variant may also be priced higher

Preparations are underway for the launch of the iPhone 17 Pro in many markets in September, including India. It may launch alongside the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, and iPhone 17 Pro Max models. Information about the main features of the new handset has been revealed through leaks and reports. According to a new leak, the iPhone 17 Pro may offer more storage options than its previous version. Additionally, Apple might increase its base price this time. Currently, the iPhone 16 Pro comes with 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options.

A Weibo post by tipster Setsuna Digital suggests that the iPhone 17 Pro could start with 256GB of storage. It also stated that its base price might be about $50 (roughly Rs 4,400) higher than its previous model. This indicates that Apple may skip the 128GB storage option, which justifies the increased base price.

Currently, the iPhone 16 Pro is available with 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage variants. In India, the 128GB model starts at Rs 1,19,900, while the 256GB and 512GB variants are priced at Rs 1,29,900 and Rs 1,49,900, respectively. The 1TB iPhone 16 Pro costs Rs 1,69,900.

The iPhone 17 Pro may feature an A19 Pro chipset and 12GB of RAM. It may also include a new vapor chamber cooling system and a new scratch-resistant, anti-reflective display coating. Regarding the camera, it could have a 48-megapixel telephoto lens supporting 8x optical zoom.

Recently, the leaked images of the test development unit of the iPhone 17 Pro have surfaced online. Additionally, the battery prototype of the handset has also been leaked. The entire iPhone 17 series is expected to be launched on September 9.