Apple Unveils iPhone 17 Series with Major Upgrades, International Price Comparison

Global tech giant Apple on Tuesday unveiled its latest lineup, the iPhone 17 series, at its special event “A Dropping.” The company introduced four new models: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air.

Key Changes and Features

The most notable change this year is in the base model, iPhone 17, which now comes with a minimum of 256GB storage—double that of the iPhone 16. While the price is slightly higher than the previous version, the increased storage makes it a strong upgrade.

Pre-Order and Sale Dates

All models of the iPhone 17 series will be available for pre-order starting September 12 in India and other countries, with sales beginning on September 19 at retail stores worldwide.

Pricing in India and Nepal Equivalent

Apple has raised prices across all models:

• iPhone 17: INR 82,900 (approx. NPR 132,640)

• iPhone 17 Pro: INR 134,900 (approx. NPR 215,840)

• iPhone 17 Pro Max: INR 149,900 (approx. NPR 239,840)

Things to Consider Before Buying Abroad

• SIM Slot: The U.S. version of the iPhone 17 supports eSIM only and does not include a physical SIM slot. However, models sold in India and Nepal support both physical nano-SIM and eSIM.

• Carrier Lock: In some countries, iPhones are sold with carrier locks, meaning they work only with specific telecom providers. Such models may not support Nepali SIM cards. Buying a factory-unlocked model is the safest option.

• Warranty: All iPhones come with a global warranty, which means customers in Nepal can receive warranty service at official Apple service centers without sending the device back to the country of purchase.

International Price Comparison

• iPhone 17 (Base Model)

  • U.S.: ~INR 70,500 (NPR 112,800)

  • Canada: ~INR 72,500 (NPR 116,000)

• iPhone 17 Pro

  • U.S.: ~INR 97,000 (NPR 155,200)

  • Canada: ~INR 101,900 (NPR 163,040)

  • Hong Kong: ~INR 104,000 (NPR 166,400)

• iPhone 17 Pro Max

  • U.S.: ~INR 105,800 (NPR 169,280)

  • Canada: ~INR 114,400 (NPR 183,040)

  • Hong Kong: ~INR 112,800 (NPR 180,480)

the iPhone 17 series introduces significant improvements in storage, performance, and design. However, Nepali buyers considering foreign purchases should pay special attention to SIM compatibility and carrier locks to avoid future issues.