Apple’s 2026 lineup is the widest in its history: five models ranging from $599 to $1,199, including the ultra-thin iPhone Air. This guide summarizes what each one offers and who it suits, with the new twist that Apple now splits its launches between fall and spring.
The current lineup at a glance
| Model | Display | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 17e | 6.1” | $599 |
| iPhone 17 | 6.3” | $799 |
| iPhone Air | 6.5” | $999 |
| iPhone 17 Pro | 6.3” | $1,099 |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | 6.9” | $1,199 |
iPhones on sale, by price
Entry tier: iPhone 17e ($599)
It’s the iPhone “for everyone”: an A19-series chip (enough for years of iOS and Apple Intelligence), a single 48 MP camera and the classic design. You give up 120 Hz and the extra cameras, but it’s the cheapest way to enter —or stay in— the ecosystem with a current device.
For whom: anyone coming from an iPhone from 4–5 years ago who wants to spend just enough.
🛒 Check the iPhone 17e on AmazonMid-range: iPhone 17 ($799) and iPhone Air ($999)
iPhone 17 — Apple’s best value
The big news of this generation: there’s finally a 120 Hz display on the base model, something Android offered years ago in the mid-range. With the A19 and an improved main sensor, for most people this is the iPhone to buy.
🛒 Check the iPhone 17 on AmazoniPhone Air — design first
At ~5.6 mm thick it’s the thinnest iPhone in history and feels futuristic in the hand. The price of the wow factor: a contained battery (~3,200 mAh) and no telephoto. Buy it for the design, knowing what you’re sacrificing.
🛒 Check the iPhone Air on AmazonPremium tier: iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max
This cycle’s Pros took a real leap: 256 GB base, a vapor chamber to sustain performance in games and video, a 5x periscope telephoto and adaptive ProMotion. The Pro Max adds the 6.9” display and the best battery an iPhone has ever had.
For whom: content creators, serious photography and those who change phones every 3–4 years and want it to hold up like new all that time.
🛒 Check the iPhone 17 Pro on Amazon 🛒 Check the 17 Pro Max on AmazoniOS lineup comparison table
Budget tier (under ~$300)
| Model | Display | Chip · RAM | Camera | Battery | Approx. price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 17eApple | 6.1" OLED | Apple A19 · 8 GB | 48 MP única | ~4,000 mAh | $599 | View |
Mid-range (~$300 – $600)
| Model | Display | Chip · RAM | Camera | Battery | Approx. price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 17Apple | 6.3" OLED 120 Hz | Apple A19 · 8 GB | Dual 48 MP | ~3,700 mAh | $799 | View |
| iPhone AirApple | 6.5" OLED 120 Hz | Apple A19 Pro · 12 GB | 48 MP única (sin tele) | ~3,200 mAh | $999 | View |
Premium tier ($700+)
| Model | Display | Chip · RAM | Camera | Battery | Approx. price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 17 ProApple | 6.3" OLED ProMotion 120 Hz | Apple A19 Pro · 12 GB | Triple 48 MP · tele 5x | ~3,900 mAh | $1,099 (256 GB base) | View |
| iPhone 17 Pro MaxApple | 6.9" OLED ProMotion 120 Hz | Apple A19 Pro · 12 GB | Triple 48 MP · tele 5x | ~5,000 mAh | $1,199 (256 GB base) | View |
Buy now or wait?
Apple will unveil the next Pro generation in September 2026, and with the new split calendar, the base/budget models refresh in spring. In practice:
- If you need a phone today, the iPhone 17 ($799) is the most sensible buy.
- If you want a Pro and can wait until September, do it: you either get the new one or grab the 17 Pro at a discount.
- The 17e usually has the best deals outside launch season, which is right now.
📌 Apple’s prices barely drop through official channels, but on Amazon there are one-off discounts of $50–150, especially on less popular colors. It’s worth checking before paying list price.
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