IPhone 17 Pro Base Model Sees Record-High Price

Quick Summary

• Apple has unveiled the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, announced at its “Awe Dropping” event.
• The base model iPhone 17 Pro now starts at $1,099, while the base model Pro Max begins at $1,199.
• Unlike previous models priced starting at $999, Apple removed the 128GB storage option this year.
• Current pricing breakdown includes storage options starting from 256GB all the way to a new maximum of 2TB on the iPhone 17 Pro Max ($1,999).
• Apple’s decision reflects increased base storage requirements for Pro users relying on high-end features like triple cameras with large file sizes per photo or video.
• prices for other Apple products remain unchanged (e.g., AirPods Pro 3-$249 and Apple Watch Series Ultra-$799).

Indian Opinion Analysis
The removal of lower-capacity models signals Apple’s strategic emphasis on premium-tier devices targeting high-end users who need greater performance and memory footprint rather straightforward economic transitional marker clear-value driving