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iPhone 17
The standard iPhone finally gets a 120Hz display, double the base storage and a much better front camera. For most people this is the iPhone to buy.
Our score8.9 / 10
Released2025
Launch price$799
Our take
The standard iPhone finally gets a 120Hz display, double the base storage and a much better front camera. For most people this is the iPhone to buy.
For phones we look past launch-week impressions: battery health after a year of daily charging, how the camera handles indoor and low-light shots, and whether the software keeps the phone feeling quick.
Pros
- ProMotion display at last
- 256GB base storage
- Center Stage selfie camera
Cons
- No telephoto
- Charging still slower than rivals
Specifications
| Display | 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion up to 120Hz |
|---|---|
| Chip | A19 |
| Rear cameras | 48MP Fusion main, 48MP ultra wide |
| Front camera | 18MP Center Stage |
| Storage | From 256GB |
| Port | USB-C |
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