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Apple unveiled the iPhone 17 on September 9, 2025, at Apple Park in Cupertino. It hit shelves on September 19, 2025, starting at $799 with 256GB of storage, double the base of its predecessor. The 6.3-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display finally brings a 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate to the standard model, a feature previously reserved for Pro iPhones. The aluminum frame is wrapped in Ceramic Shield 2 glass, which Apple says offers three times the scratch resistance of the original. Five colors are available: Lavender, Sage, Mist Blue, White, and Black.
Inside, the A19 chip powers a 48MP Dual Fusion camera system with Main and Ultra Wide lenses, enabling 12MP optical-quality 2x zoom and full 48MP captures. The 18MP front camera includes Center Stage for video calls. Apple Intelligence is baked into iOS 26, offering Live Translate, spam call blocking, and a visual redesign called Liquid Glass. The Action button is customizable, and the Always-On display shows notifications and widgets at a glance. Battery life reaches up to 30 hours of video playback, and USB-C fast charging hits 50% in 20 minutes with a 40W adapter.
Reviews have been strong. CNET gave it 9/10, calling it a WIRED Recommends pick. Consumer Reports awarded the highest durability score, noting it survived dozens of drops in their tumbler without breaking. Critics praised the 120Hz display, A19 performance, and 48MP cameras. Some noted the upgrades are incremental rather than revolutionary, and a few users reported minor Wi-Fi glitches or camera artifacts. Overall, the iPhone 17 is seen as the best value in Apple's lineup, ideal for anyone who wants premium features without paying Pro prices.
Sales reflect that appeal. The iPhone 17 series outperformed the iPhone 16 series by 14% in its first ten days across the U.S. and China. The base model nearly doubled its predecessor's sales in China, driven by the improved specs-to-price ratio. Apple became the world's leading smartphone vendor in 2025, with the iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17, and iPhone 17 Pro as the top-selling smartphones globally in Q4 2025. The shift of manufacturing to India, all four models are now made there, also marked a geopolitical milestone, as CEO Tim Cook confirmed that most iPhones sold in the U.S. are now produced in India to mitigate tariff impacts.
Key Features
- Apple Intelligence integration
- 48MP Dual Fusion camera system
- 18MP Center Stage front camera
- 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with 120Hz ProMotion
- Always-On display
- Dynamic Island
- Customizable Action button
- Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE)
- Face ID for security and Apple Pay
- Stereo speakers with spatial audio
- MagSafe and Qi 2 wireless charging
- USB-C fast-charge capability
- Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and Thread connectivity
- Dual eSIM support
Specifications
| System-on-Chip (SoC) | Apple A19 chip (6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, Neural Accelerators) |
| Modem | Qualcomm Snapdragon X80, Apple-designed N1 networking chip |
| Memory | 8 GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB NVMe |
| Display | 6.3-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 2622 × 1206 resolution (~460 ppi), 120 Hz ProMotion, HDR10, 1000 nits (typical), 3000 nits (peak outdoor brightness) |
| Battery | 14.351 Wh (3692 mAh) @ 3.887 V lithium-ion |
| Charging | MagSafe and Qi 2 wireless charging (up to 25W MagSafe), USB-C fast-charge (up to 50% in 20 minutes with 40W adapter or higher) |
| Operating System | Ships with iOS 26; current version is iOS 26.4.1 (as of April 8, 2026) |
| Connectivity | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) with 4x4 MIMO, Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) tri-band, Bluetooth 6.0, Ultra-wideband (UWB), Thread, NFC with reader mode, Dual eSIM or Dual nano-SIM/nano-SIM + eSIM options |
| Dimensions | 149.6 mm × 71.5 mm × 7.95 mm (5.89 in × 2.81 in × 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 177 g (6.24 oz) |
| Colors | Lavender, Sage, Mist Blue, White, Black |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- • 120Hz ProMotion display finally on base model
- • Excellent 48MP camera system with good low-light performance
- • Strong battery life (up to 30 hours video playback)
- • Apple Intelligence integration is useful and privacy-focused
- • Great value at $799 with 256GB base storage
Cons
- • Incremental upgrade over iPhone 16
- • No telephoto lens (Pro models only)
- • Occasional Wi-Fi glitches reported
- • Charger not included in the box
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Product Info
- Brand
- Apple
- Manufacturer
- Apple Inc.
- Category
- iPhone
- Released
- 2025-09-19
- Price
- $799
- Availability
- Available
- Announcement Date
- September 9, 2025
- Pre-order Start Date
- September 12, 2025
- Base Storage
- 256GB
- Starting Price
- $799
- Video Playback Battery Life
- Up to 30 hours
- Manufacturing Location
- India (all four iPhone 17 models)
- Developer
- Apple Inc.
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