iPhone 17
The sensible iPhone 17: a 120Hz display, A19 chip and genuinely useful camera upgrades without paying Pro money.
The regular iPhone 17 is the model that makes the most sense for people who want an iPhone without needing to justify the Pro badge. ProMotion finally makes the standard model feel properly modern, the A19 has more than enough performance for everyday use and demanding games, and the camera system covers the jobs most people actually do. The 256GB starting capacity also means you are not immediately playing storage roulette. The catch is the usual Apple one: accessories are extra, charging hardware is not included, and the price remains firmly premium.
People who want a current iPhone with a high-refresh display, strong cameras and plenty of performance without moving to the Pro models.
You already own a recent Pro iPhone or want maximum camera flexibility. The Pro models add the telephoto hardware and other features that justify their higher price for some users.
The Apple iPhone 17 combines a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with ProMotion up to 120Hz, Apple's A19 chip, a 48MP Dual Fusion camera system and an 18MP Center Stage front camera. The 256GB model provides enough storage for most people while keeping the configuration relatively straightforward.
- 6.3-inch OLED display with ProMotion up to 120Hz
- A19 chip provides substantial performance headroom
- 48MP Dual Fusion camera system with 48MP Ultra Wide
- 256GB base storage
- Up to 30 hours of video playback
- Premium pricing compared with Android alternatives
- Charging adapter is sold separately
- No telephoto camera like the Pro models
- Currently unavailable on the supplied Amazon listing
