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Apple iPhone 17Black
Apple · Released September 9, 2025

iPhone 17

The iPhone most people should buy: 120Hz ProMotion, two 48MP cameras and 256GB

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8.7/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
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Buying call

Buy the iPhone 17 if you want the best-value current iPhone: a 6.3-inch ProMotion screen with Always-On, the A19, 48MP main and 48MP ultrawide cameras, an 18MP Center Stage selfie camera and up to 30 hours of video playback (Apple claim). Skip it if you need optical zoom, which means stepping up to the iPhone 18 Pro. On a tight budget, the iPhone 17e keeps the A19 but drops the 120Hz screen and the ultrawide.

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Key specs
Modules
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
Wired charging
Up to 50% charge in 20 minutes
Display type
Super Retina XDR display · ProMotion up to 120Hz · Always-On
Peak brightness
1000 nits max brightness (typical) · 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR) · 3000 nits peak brightness (outdoor)
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
OLED
Size
6.27" (159 mm)
Resolution
1206x2622
Refresh
120 Hz
Brightness
1000 nits
HDR
HDR10, Dolby Vision
Performance
Processor
16-core Neural Engine · Hardware-accelerated ray tracing · 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores · 5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators · A19 chip
GPU
5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators
RAM
8 GB
Storage
512GB · 256GB
OS
Vocal Shortcuts · Zoom · Switch Control · Voice Control · Type to Siri · RTT and TTY support
Battery
Capacity
3692 mAh
Wired charge
25 W
Body
Weight
6.2 oz (177 g)
Dimensions
Weight: 6.24 ounces (177 grams) · 6.24 ounces (177 grams) · Width: 2.81 inches (71.5 mm) · Height: 5.89 inches (149.6 mm
IP rating
IP68
Colors
Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender · Black · Mist Blue · White · Color-infused glass back (Black, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender) · Aluminum design, Ceramic Shield 2 front, Color-infused glass back (B
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display6.27" (159 mm) · 120 HzOLED · HDR10, Dolby Vision
Chipset16-core Neural Engine · Hardware-accelerated ray tracing · 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores · 5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators · A19 chip8 GB RAM · 5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators
Main camera48 + 48 MP48 MP · f/1.6 · 26mm · wide · OIS · PDAF
Front camera18 MP18 MP · f/1.9 · 20mm · ultrawide
RAM / storage8 GB · 512GB · 256GBVocal Shortcuts · Zoom · Switch Control · Voice Control · Type to Siri · RTT and
Battery3,692 mAh25W wired
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the iPhone 17 if you want the best-value current iPhone: a 6.3-inch ProMotion screen with Always-On, the A19, 48MP main and 48MP ultrawide cameras, an 18MP Center Stage selfie camera and up to 30 hours of video playback (Apple claim). Skip it if you need optical zoom, which means stepping up to the iPhone 18 Pro. On a tight budget, the iPhone 17e keeps the A19 but drops the 120Hz screen and the ultrawide.

Best for

Most iPhone buyers who want a 120Hz screen, long battery life and 256GB without paying Pro prices

Not for

Anyone who shoots zoom photos often; the 4x telephoto starts with the iPhone 18 Pro

Main strength120Hz ProMotion and Always-On reach the base iPhone, and reviewers rated the screen highly
Main weaknessNo telephoto lens, so zoom past 2x is a crop
Reasons to buy
120Hz ProMotion and Always-On reach the base iPhone, and reviewers rated the screen highly
Lasted about 24.5 hours in two separate video tests
48MP main and 48MP ultrawide cameras give consistent results across lenses
256GB base storage
Reasons to avoid
No telephoto lens, so zoom past 2x is a crop
Low-light photos lag the Pro models
Design is unchanged from the iPhone 16
Measured view8.7/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
Independent coverage

What other reviewers say

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WIRED9/10
Article · Full reviewApple iPhone 17 Review: Close to PerfectJulian Chokkattu · Sep 2025

Finds very little to complain about and says it gets near the ideal everyday phone.

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The Verge8/10
Article · Full reviewApple iPhone 17 review: the one to getJacob Kastrenakes · Sep 2025

Calls the base iPhone 17 the sensible pick of Apple's 2025 lineup for most buyers.

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TechRadar4.5/5
Article · Full reviewApple iPhone 17 review: fast, fun, and the best-value iPhone yetJacob Krol · Sep 2025

Credits the upgraded 120Hz screen with making this the best-value iPhone so far.

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Head to head

How it stacks up

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Apple iPhone 17
This deviceiPhone 17
VS
iPhone 17 Pro
AlternativeiPhone 17 Pro
Display
6.27"6.3"
Chipset
16-core Neural Engine · Hardware-accelerated ray tracing · 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores · 5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators · A19 chipA19 Pro
Battery
36923998
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Apple iPhone 17
This deviceiPhone 17
VS
iPhone 17e
AlternativeiPhone 17e
Display
6.27"6.06"
Chipset
16-core Neural Engine · Hardware-accelerated ray tracing · 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores · 5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators · A19 chip4-core GPU with Neural Accelerators · 16-core Neural Engine · A19 chip · 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores · Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Battery
36924005
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Apple iPhone 17
This deviceiPhone 17
VS
iPhone 16e
AlternativeiPhone 16e
Display
6.27"6.1"
Chipset
16-core Neural Engine · Hardware-accelerated ray tracing · 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores · 5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators · A19 chipA18
Battery
36924005
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Product data

Full specifications

160 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Display type
  • Super Retina XDR display
  • ProMotion up to 120Hz
  • Always-On
  • HDR
  • True Tone
  • Wide color (P3)
  • all-screen OLED
  • Dynamic Island
Peak brightness
1000 nits max brightness (typical); 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 3000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness
Pixel density
460 ppi
Protection
Ceramic Shield 2 front
HDR
HDR display
DCI-P3 coverage
Wide color (P3)

Performance

CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4xX.X GHz)

Memory

Card slot
No

Main camera

Modules
  • 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
  • 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF
Aperture
f/1.6
Stabilization
sensor-shift optical image stabilization
Optical zoom
  • 2x optical zoom in
  • 2x optical zoom out
  • 4x optical zoom range
  • Digital zoom up to 10x
Video
4K
24 / 25 / 30 / 60 fps
1080p
25 / 30 / 60 / 120 / 240 fps
HDR
HDR
Dolby Vision
HDR up to 60 fps
Audio
Stereo recording
HDR photos
✓
Night mode
✓
Macro
✓

Selfie camera

Modules
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)

Sound

Loudspeaker
Stereo speakers
Headphone port
No

Battery & Charging

Wired charging
Up to 50% charge in 20 minutes
Wireless charging
25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2
MagSafe
✓

Network

Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
5G
✓
SIM
Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs)

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 6.0
Positioning
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS
  • GALILEO
  • BDS
  • QZSS
  • NavIC
NFC
✓
USB / ports
  • USB Type-C 2.0
  • DisplayPort
FM radio
✕

Sensors & Security

Face unlock
✓
Gyroscope
✓
Accelerometer
✓
Proximity sensor
✓
Ambient light sensor
✓
Barometer
✓
Other sensors
  • Face ID
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS
  • Messages and Find My via satellite

Body

Dimensions
5.89 in (15 cm)
Build
  • Aluminum design
  • Ceramic Shield 2 front
  • Color-infused glass back (Black, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender)
Form factor
bar
Water & dust resistance
Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes)
Colors
  • Black
  • White
  • Mist Blue
  • Sage
  • Lavender
Repairability
Class C

Launch & Software

Released
September 9, 2025
Operating system
iOS 26
In the box
  • iPhone 17
  • USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)
  • Documentation
  • iPhone 17
  • USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)
  • Documentation

Benchmarks

AnTuTu score
2109773
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