NEW DELHI – iPhone 17 pre-order excitement reaches fever pitch as Apple’s online store went down today ahead of the highly anticipated launch at 5:30 PM IST. The iPhone 17 pre-order window officially opens for Indian customers, featuring the revolutionary iPhone Air alongside the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max models.
Apple Store Outage Signals iPhone 17 Pre-Order Frenzy
Apple’s trademark store downtime has begun, displaying the message “We love that early energy. Almost ready for you. iPhone 17 pre-order begins at 5:30 PM IST. See you soon” to eager customers across India. This strategic outage affects more than 63 countries globally, demonstrating unprecedented demand for the iPhone 17 pre-order launch.
The iPhone 17 pre-order system represents Apple’s most comprehensive iPhone launch to date, with four distinct models catering to different user preferences and budgets.
Complete iPhone 17 Pre-Order Pricing Guide
iPhone 17 Pre-Order Pricing
The base iPhone 17 pre-order starts at ₹82,900 for 256GB storage in India, marking a significant upgrade with 120Hz ProMotion display now standard across all models.
iPhone 17 Pre-Order Options:
iPhone Air Pre-Order Revolutionary Pricing
The ultra-thin iPhone Air pre-order begins at ₹1,19,900 for 256GB, positioning it as Apple’s thinnest iPhone ever at just 5.6mm thickness.
iPhone Air Pre-Order Configurations:
- 256GB: ₹1,19,900
- 512GB: ₹1,39,900
- 1TB: ₹1,59,900
- Colors: Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue
iPhone 17 Pro Series Pre-Order Premium Pricing
iPhone 17 Pro Pre-Order:
iPhone 17 Pro Max Pre-Order:
How to Complete Your iPhone 17 Pre-Order
Official iPhone 17 Pre-Order Channels
Primary Platforms for iPhone 17 Pre-Order:
Third-Party iPhone 17 Pre-Order Options:
- Amazon India
- Flipkart
- Reliance Digital
- Croma (₹2,000 pre-booking for iPhone 17/Air, ₹17,000 for Pro models)
- Vijay Sales
iPhone 17 Pre-Order Process Steps
To complete your iPhone 17 pre-order, customers should:
- Visit Apple India Store or preferred platform
- Select iPhone 17 model (iPhone 17, Air, Pro, or Pro Max)
- Choose storage capacity and color preference
- Add device to cart and proceed to checkout
- Complete payment via UPI, cards, or EMI options
- Receive confirmation email with delivery details
iPhone 17 Pre-Order Payment and Offers
iPhone 17 Pre-Order customers can utilize:
- UPI payments for instant processing
- Credit/Debit card transactions
- No-cost EMI options with participating banks
- Apple Trade-In program (up to ₹64,000 credit)
- Bank-specific cashback offers and discounts
iPhone 17 Pre-Order Key Features and Specifications
The iPhone 17 pre-order lineup introduces groundbreaking features across all models:
Universal iPhone 17 Pre-Order Features:
- 120Hz ProMotion display on all models
- 48MP Fusion camera system
- 18MP Center Stage front camera
- Ceramic Shield 2 protection (3x better scratch resistance)
- Minimum 256GB storage across lineup
- iOS 26 with enhanced Apple Intelligence
Important iPhone 17 Pre-Order Dates
iPhone 17 Pre-Order Timeline:
- Pre-Order Start: September 12, 2025 (5:30 PM IST in India)
- General Availability: September 19, 2025
- Extended Availability: September 26, 2025 (additional regions)
The iPhone 17 pre-order launch represents Apple’s most ambitious iPhone release, with the iPhone Air’s ultra-thin design and Pro models’ enhanced performance capabilities setting new industry standards. Early iPhone 17 pre-order demand appears exceptionally strong, with Apple’s store downtime serving as a familiar indicator of another successful launch.
For customers planning their iPhone 17 pre-order, the combination of upgraded features, expanded storage options, and competitive trade-in values makes this launch particularly compelling across all price segments.
