Apple iPhone 17
Price:
$799
(originally launched at $799)
256GB base variant · Launched September 2025 · Current Status: Available
Apple iPhone 17 features an aerospace-grade aluminum frame with Ceramic Shield 2 front protection, a 6.3-inch 120Hz ProMotion LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display with Dynamic Island, Always-On support, dual 48MP rear camera system (Fusion Main + Ultra Wide), 18MP Center Stage front camera, 8GB RAM, 3,692 mAh battery, and the A19 chipset with a 5-core GPU.
LAUNCH
| Announced | September 9, 2025 |
| Released | September 19, 2025 |
| Status | Available |
DISPLAY
| Screen Size | 6.3 inches |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 pixels (Super Retina XDR) |
| Pixel Density | ~460 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz ProMotion (1Hz to 120Hz adaptive) |
| Display Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typical), 1600 nits (peak HDR), 3000 nits (peak outdoor) |
| Features | Dynamic Island, True Tone, Wide color gamut (P3), Anti-reflective coating |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 — 3x better scratch resistance |
PERFORMANCE
| Chipset | Apple A19 (3nm, N3P) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (6-core CPU) |
| GPU | Apple-designed 5-core GPU |
| Neural Engine | Yes (16-core Neural Engine) |
| RAM | 8 GB (LPDDR5) |
| Cooling | Passive cooling (redesigned internal architecture) |
| Operating System | Launched with iOS 26; fully compatible with latest iOS releases |
| Machine Learning / AI | A19 Neural Engine; Apple Intelligence: Supported |
| Graphics Support | Metal 3, Hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing |
GAMING PERFORMANCE — COMMUNITY/THIRD-PARTY REPORTS
| PUBG Mobile / BGMI | 120 FPS on Ultra frame rate settings (120Hz display support); maintains stable performance |
| Free Fire | Stable 90 FPS on Ultra graphics settings |
| Call of Duty: Mobile | 120 FPS on Low/Medium graphics + Ultra frame rate; 60 FPS lock on High/Very High graphics settings |
| Genshin Impact | Supports up to 60 FPS on Highest graphics; minor frame drops to 50–55 FPS during extended heavy battle scenes |
| AAA Console Games | Runs native console ports at 30 FPS with MetalFX Upscaling |
| Asphalt 9: Legends | Supports up to 60 FPS on maximum graphic preset with steady performance |
| Overall Gaming Performance | Powered by 8GB RAM and the 5-core A19 GPU. The 5-core GPU handles gaming well, though slightly behind Pro models. Runs slightly faster than the iPhone Air, which becomes hotter under load. |
BENCHMARK — ANTUTU & GEEKBENCH RESULTS
| AnTuTu v10 Total | ~1,950,000 – 2,050,000 (third-party test results across iOS v10 database) |
| AnTuTu CPU | ~450,000 – 470,000 |
| AnTuTu GPU | ~600,000 – 630,000 |
| AnTuTu Memory | ~330,000 – 350,000 |
| AnTuTu UX | ~390,000 – 410,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | ~3,400 – 3,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | ~9,000 – 9,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Metal (GPU) | ~31,000 – 32,000 |
REAR CAMERA
| Main Camera | 48 MP Fusion, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), sensor-shift OIS, 100% Focus Pixels |
| 2x Telephoto (Crop) | 12 MP, 52mm (enabled by 48MP sensor crop), 2x optical-quality zoom |
| Ultra Wide | 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 120° field of view |
| LiDAR Scanner | No (Exclusive to Pro models) |
| Photo Digital Zoom | Up to 10x digital zoom (0.5x, 1x, 2x optical zoom options) |
| Stabilization | Sensor-shift Optical Image Stabilization (Main Wide) |
| Camera Features | Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Night Mode, Panorama (up to 63MP), Spatial photos, Macro photography |
FRONT CAMERA
| Camera | 18 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide) TrueDepth camera system — square sensor |
| Aperture | f/1.9 |
| Focus | Autofocus with Focus Pixels |
| Features | Center Stage (automatic face tracking and framing), 4K video recording, Portrait Mode, Smart HDR 5, Retina Flash, Animoji & Memoji, Square sensor allows portrait and landscape images regardless of phone orientation, Dual Capture |
VIDEO RECORDING
| Rear Video | 4K UHD @ 24/25/30/60fps, 1080p @ 25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 60 fps, Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR @ 30 fps, Action mode (2.8K @ 60 fps), Spatial video recording (1080p @ 30fps), Dual Capture Video (records from front and rear cameras simultaneously), Macro video recording |
| Video Digital Zoom | Up to 6x digital zoom |
| ProRes | Not Supported (Pro models only) |
| ProRes RAW | Not Supported |
| Slow Motion | 1080p @ 120fps / 240fps |
| Front Video | 4K UHD @ 24/25/30/60fps, 1080p @ 25/30/60/120fps, Cinematic mode (4K HDR @ 30 fps) |
| Audio | Stereo audio recording, Spatial Audio, Audio Zoom, Wind noise reduction, Audio Mix |
BATTERY
| Battery Type | Li-Ion, built-in (non-removable) |
| Battery Capacity | 3,692 mAh (verified capacity) |
| Video Playback | Up to 30 hours (Apple official specification) |
| Streamed Video | ~24.5 hours (PCMag test: 24 hours 31 minutes) |
CHARGING
| Wired Charging | Fast charging via USB-C (up to 30W; 0-100% in ~1 hour with 30W+ adapter) |
| Fast Charging | Yes (USB Power Delivery) — up to 50% in 20 minutes with 40W adapter |
| MagSafe | Yes (MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W) |
| Qi Wireless Charging | Yes (Qi2 standard, up to 25W) |
| Reverse Wired Charging | Yes (4.5W output via USB-C) |
CONNECTIVITY
| 5G | Yes (sub-6 GHz and mmWave variants) |
| 4G | Yes, Gigabit-class LTE (4x4 MIMO and LAA) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 with LE |
| NFC | Yes (Apple Pay & reader mode with background tag reading) |
| UWB | Yes (2nd-generation Ultra Wideband chip) |
| N1 Chip | Yes (Apple-designed wireless chip for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Thread) |
| Thread Networking | Yes |
| FM Radio | No |
USB & DISPLAY OUTPUT
| Connector | USB Type-C |
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (up to 480 Mbps) |
| Display Output | Native DisplayPort support over USB-C (4K HDR video output supported) |
| External Display | Supported via direct USB-C connection |
SIM & NETWORK
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM (Global); Dual eSIM (US models have no physical SIM slot) |
| eSIM | Yes (Supports multiple eSIMs) |
| China Mainland Variant | Dual Nano-SIM (no eSIM support) |
| Network | GSM/CDMA, 3G HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G, Emergency SOS via Satellite, Roadside Assistance via Satellite |
NAVIGATION & LOCATION
| GPS | Yes, Precision dual-frequency GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, and NavIC |
| Compass | Yes, digital compass |
SENSORS
| Face ID | Yes (TrueDepth camera system) |
| Crash Detection | Yes (High dynamic range gyro & High-g accelerometer) |
| Action Button | Yes (customizable for Silent mode, Camera, Flashlight, Focus, Voice Memo, Shortcut) |
| Camera Control | Yes (capacitive touch-sensitive switch for camera functions) |
| Motion | High-g Accelerometer, High dynamic range Gyroscope, Barometer |
| Other Sensors | Dual Ambient Light Sensors, Proximity Sensor, Digital Compass |
AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA
| Speakers | Spatial audio playback, Stereo speakers |
| Spatial Audio | Yes (spatial audio rendering supported) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes (Dolby Atmos playback supported) |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No |
| Audio Formats | AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos |
SOFTWARE FEATURES
| Apple Intelligence | Supported (System-wide AI features, Writing Tools, Clean Up, Siri enhancements) |
| Siri | Yes, hands-free "Siri" or "Hey Siri" |
| Apple Pay | Yes (via Face ID) |
BUILD & PROTECTION
| Frame | Aerospace-grade aluminum frame |
| Front Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 — 3x better scratch resistance |
| Back Protection | Glass back |
| Water Resistance | IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes under IEC standard 60529) |
| Dimensions | 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm |
| Weight | 177 grams |
COLORS
| Available Colors | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender |
STORAGE & PRICE
| Card Slot | No (fixed internal NVMe storage only) |
| 256GB |
$799
|
| 512GB |
$999
|
MISC
| Model Number | A3505 / A3506 / A3507 / A3508 |
Overall: The iPhone 17 represents a major upgrade for Apple's base model, bringing Pro-level features like the 120Hz ProMotion display, Always-On support, and a 48MP ultra-wide camera to the $799 price point. Powered by the A19 chip with 8GB RAM and a 3,692 mAh battery, it delivers strong performance and excellent battery life (up to 30 hours video playback). The dual 48MP camera system offers 0.5x, 1x, and 2x optical zoom options, while the 18MP Center Stage front camera with square sensor enables versatile selfie framing. Priced at $799 for 256GB, it's the best value in the iPhone 17 lineup.
IPHONE 17 IN 2026: IS IT STILL WORTH BUYING?
| Performance | A19 with 5-core GPU and 8GB RAM handles daily tasks and gaming smoothly. AnTuTu ~1,950,000–2,050,000, Geekbench 6 ~3,400 single-core. Runs slightly faster than iPhone Air and doesn't overheat as easily. |
| Display & Build | 6.3-inch 120Hz ProMotion OLED with Dynamic Island, Always-On, and 3000 nits peak brightness. Aluminum frame with Ceramic Shield 2, 177g weight, 7.95mm thick. |
| Camera | Dual 48MP camera system (Fusion Main + Ultra Wide) with 2x optical-quality zoom. 18MP Center Stage front camera with square sensor and Dual Capture. Lacks telephoto lens and LiDAR found on Pro models. |
| Battery | 3,692 mAh battery with up to 30 hours video playback. MagSafe up to 25W, wired charging up to 30W (0-100% in ~1 hour). |
| 5G | Sub-6GHz and mmWave support for global network compatibility. |
| Apple Intelligence | Fully supported with 8GB RAM. |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 2.0 speeds), Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, N1 chip, UWB. |
| iOS Support | Fully supported on latest iOS releases with years of updates ahead. |
| Value | Best value in the iPhone 17 lineup — ProMotion display, dual 48MP cameras, and excellent battery life for $799. |
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Core specifications are based primarily on Apple's official technical specifications; benchmark figures and other third-party measurements (battery mAh, AnTuTu scores, Geekbench scores, etc.) are compiled separately from tested units. This is a current device; retail availability may vary by region.
Core specifications are based primarily on Apple's official technical specifications; benchmark figures and other third-party measurements (battery mAh, AnTuTu scores, Geekbench scores, etc.) are compiled separately from tested units. This is a current device; retail availability may vary by region.