Smartphones · Review
Apple iPhone 17
Still the most sensible iPhone for most people, though the 2026 price rise makes it a less obvious bargain.
89
out of 100
Our verdict
The iPhone 17 brought ProMotion's 120Hz refresh rate, a brighter 6.3-inch screen, 256GB of base storage and an 18MP Center Stage selfie camera to Apple's standard model. Tom's Guide called it the iPhone most people should buy and praised the A19's performance, while noting that its 2x crop-based telephoto mode lags behind a true zoom lens. Apple raised the price by $100 in September 2026, and the unlocked model now costs $929, which narrows its advantage over the Pro.
What's good
- 120Hz ProMotion display
- Strong A19 performance
- 256GB base storage
- Fast wired and 25W MagSafe/Qi2 charging
What's not
- No dedicated telephoto lens
- Unlocked price is now $929 after a 2026 increase
- Few new Apple Intelligence features at launch
How it scores
How we rate →Specifications
- Price basis
- 256GB base model, unlocked (US); $899 with carrier activation
- Display
- 6.3-inch OLED, ProMotion up to 120Hz, 3000 nits peak outdoor
- Chip
- A19
- Rear cameras
- 48MP main, 48MP ultra wide
- Front camera
- 18MP Center Stage
- Battery
- Up to 30 hours video playback (Apple)
- Charging
- 50% in 20 min (40W adapter); MagSafe/Qi2 up to 25W
- Durability
- IP68 (6m, 30 min)