Screen
The reviewer considered the display the most exciting upgrade on the iPhone 17.
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The iPhone 17 is the standard model, and it takes several things that used to be Pro-only. The 6.3-inch display is always-on, runs ProMotion up to 120Hz and hits 3,000 nits outdoors. The A19 chip drives a 48MP dual camera system with a 2x telephoto crop and a 48MP ultra-wide, and the front camera is an 18MP Center Stage sensor.
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It has a 6.3-inch screen, weighs 177 grams and plays up to 30 hours of video.
What 3 reviewers said
More reviewsThe screen and speed are excellent.
Speed
The reviewer called the A19 chip an excellent performer across apps and games.
Comparison
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Price
$899
What it costs to buy. None of these need a subscription.
Weight
177g
Grams in your hand. Lower is lighter.
Battery life
~30 hrs
How long it lasts on its own, away from a charger.
Cost over 3 years
Apple iPhone 17$899
Google Pixel 11$899
Samsung Galaxy S26$899.99
Apple iPhone 17 Pro$1,099
Apple iPhone Air (1st gen)$1,099Weight
Battery life
Current list prices.
The handset as sold, without a case.
Hours of video playback, as each maker states it. A phone whose maker gives only a typical-use figure or a battery capacity is not on this chart: those are different measures.
If not this one
- If battery life decides itApple iPhone Air (1st gen)
Reviewers prefer its battery life.
- If display decides itGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XL
Brighter screen: up to 3,600 nits, against up to 3,000 nits here.
Quick answers
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Should I buy the Apple iPhone 17?
No need to rush. Nothing about the price makes today the day to buy. It is $929 at Apple, price checked Oct. 14, 2026. See the full answer
Does the iPhone 17 come with a charger?
It comes with the USB-C Charge Cable. Apple's in-the-box list does not include a power adapter.
4.3 / 5
Excellent
Screen
The reviewer considered the display the most exciting upgrade on the iPhone 17.
Speed
The reviewer called the A19 chip an excellent performer across apps and games.
Scores published by other outlets, normalized and averaged. iDevice did not test these products for this score.
3 expert reviews
- Read reviewPhoneArenaPeter KostadinovSep 24, 2025
- Read reviewWIREDJulian ChokkattuSep 23, 2025
- Read reviewEngadgetBilly Steele
Reviewer breakdown
What reviewers agreed on, and how many raised each
- Screen3
- Speed3
Liked itDidn’t
Apr 3, 2023 · First sign of it
Display roadmap points to ProMotion on the standard iPhone 17
Jan 4, 2024 · Design and hardware
A 24MP front-camera upgrade is predicted for iPhone 17
MacRumors relayed Ming-Chi Kuo’s forecast that the iPhone 17 lineup would move to a 24-megapixel front camera with a six-element lens. The held record for this brief marks that 24MP prediction as wrong, so it remains in the timeline as a failed pre-launch report rather than being silently corrected.
Dec 30, 2024 · Others confirmed it
Supply-chain reporting corroborates a high-refresh-rate base iPhone 17
May 30, 2025 · Design and hardware
Jeff Pu report puts A18 and 8GB RAM in the base iPhone 17
Jul 16, 2025 · Design and hardware
An internal-document report claims six colors for iPhone 17
Sep 9, 2025 · Announced
Apple announces the iPhone 17
Sep 19, 2025 · Went on sale
iPhone 17 becomes available in stores and online
Feb 6, 2026 · Filed with regulators
WPC certification confirms 25W Qi2.2 charging for iPhone 17
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Camera
Camera hardware changes what you can capture and which visual features are possible.
Front camera
Camera hardware changes what you can capture and which visual features are possible.
Video
Camera hardware changes what you can capture and which visual features are possible.
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Audio
Built-in stereo speakersSpatial Audio; supports AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos
Biometrics
Buttons
Design
Dynamic island
Display size and type affect what you can see and how the product feels to use.
Fold mechanics
Unknown
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Frequently asked questions
Questions about Apple iPhone 17
Top questions
Should I buy the Apple iPhone 17?
No need to rush. Nothing about the price makes today the day to buy. It is $929 at Apple, price checked Oct. 14, 2026. See the full answer
Does the iPhone 17 come with a charger?
It comes with the USB-C Charge Cable. Apple's in-the-box list does not include a power adapter.
Using it
How big is the screen?
The screen measures 6.3 inches.
How much storage does it have?
It comes with 256GB to 512GB of storage. There are 2 sizes: 256GB and 512GB.
Does it have a 120Hz screen?
Yes, the screen runs at 120Hz.
Does it unlock with my face?
Yes, it unlocks with your face.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 177g.
How good is the camera?
It shoots on a 48MP main camera, one of 2 rear cameras. The front camera is 18MP.
What video can it shoot?
It shoots 4K at 60fps. That is its highest setting.
What colours does it come in?
It comes in 5 finishes. Black, Lavender, Mist Blue, Sage, and 1 more.
How sharp and bright is the screen?
The screen reaches 3000 nits at its brightest. It packs 460 pixels into every inch.
How thick is it?
It is 7.95mm thick.
What chip is inside?
It runs on Apple A19.
What software does it run?
It runs iOS 26.
What is it made of?
It is made of aluminium.
Does it do spatial audio?
Yes, it does spatial audio.
Sizing and fit
What sizes does it come in?
Storage: 256GB or 512GB. Aluminum design; Ceramic Shield 2 front; color-infused glass back
Battery and charging
How long does the battery last?
It runs 27 hours playing streamed video. That is 30 hours playing video.
How fast does it charge?
It charges in 20 minutes, to 50%. That is wired, with a fast charger.
Does it charge wirelessly?
Yes, it charges wirelessly. It takes up to 25W on a wireless pad.
Does it charge over USB-C?
Yes, it charges over USB-C.
Water
Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
Yes, it survives a shower and a soaking. Its rating is IP68. Immersion beyond a metre is officially stated. Swimming laps and diving need a different rating, and it does not carry one.
Price and models
When did the iPhone 17 come out?
It went on sale September 19, 2025. Announced September 9, 2025.
Is there a newer one?
No. The iPhone 17 is the current model.
How much does the iPhone 17 cost?
List price: $829. Current price we last read at Best Buy: $829.99, August 27, 2026.
What colors does it come in?
Black, Lavender, Mist Blue, Sage, White.
Returns and warranty
Is water damage covered?
Water damage not covered For iPhone and Apple Vision Pro the warranty names liquid contact as an excluded cause, and Apple's iPhone water page says liquid damage is not covered under warranty. The Apple Watch warranty's version of the same clause does not list liquid contact; see the Apple Watch overrides.
In the box
Works with
Standard iPhone 18 production reportedly starts in late November
A big first run, months before the spring 2027 launch, while Apple reportedly ordered fewer parts for the iPhone 18 Pro.
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Apple expects more iPhone Duo buyers than it first planned for, and pre-orders haven't started. Pro Max orders went up as Pro orders went down, which leaves the Pro line flat.
Apple's iPhone Duo demo plan fills flagship stores with over 150 units
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is preparing an unusually large retail demo rollout for the iPhone Duo's October 23 launch: more than 150 units at the Fifth Avenue flagship, nearly 100 at Apple Park, 30 to 40 at other flagship stores, and about 20 at smaller ones. Some units sit untethered so shoppers can fold them by hand. Supply is still expected to stay tight at launch.
Apple's Fifth Avenue store will have 150 iPhone Duos to try, Gurman says
Even small Apple Stores get about 20 demo units and a new MagSafe stand, but launch stock still looks thin, so order early if you've already decided.
Some iPhone Duo buyers at US Apple Stores will get a greeting by name, Gurman says
Apple Stores will be able to personalize the Duo's first startup screen with some buyers' names, in English or Spanish, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. The phone goes on sale October 23.
Apple reportedly trims iPhone 18 Pro part orders after its $100 price rise
Delivery waits for the $1,199 iPhone 18 Pro are getting shorter, which points to softer demand, but AppleInsider's sources say Apple hasn't cut how many phones it assembles.
iPhone Air 2 is reported at 5.2mm with a bigger battery
A Korean leaker says the iPhone Air 2 drops to 5.2mm from 5.6mm while gaining denser battery cells and a 48-megapixel ultrawide camera.
iPhone 18 Pro owners report paint fading around the camera
Reddit owners say burgundy and some black iPhone 18 Pro phones show discoloration by the camera that wiping won't clear. Apple hasn't commented.
A leaker says Apple once planned 16GB of RAM for the iPhone 18 Pro and Duo
The iPhone 18 Pro has 12GB, confirmed in Xcode 27, and the Duo is expected to match. A memory shortage is the likely reason for the cut.
Code shows the iPhone Duo getting a Focus button on its Lock Screen
The feature comes from a code find rather than an Apple demo, and pre-orders for the phone open October 16.
Apple opens iPhone Duo ‘Get ready’ checkout on October 12
Apple says buyers can start configuring an iPhone Duo order on October 12, four days before pre-orders open on October 16 at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Expect few iPhone Duo units at launch, a Chinese report says
Jiemian News reports iPhone Duo assembly yield just over 60 percent, with 6 to 8 million units targeted for 2026. Pre-orders open October 16.
Apple says iPhone 18 Pro Max owners who lost AT&T service need a replacement phone
Apple's updates are meant to stop the outage spreading, but a phone that has already lost service has to be replaced, and Apple hasn't said why it happens.
Apple says iPhone 18 Pro Max units that lost AT&T service need replacing
Apple says iOS 27.0.1 and a carrier settings update only prevent the AT&T outage on the iPhone 18 Pro Max. A phone that has already lost service gets replaced.
Halide 3.2 lets iPhone 18 Pro owners shoot at any f-number
Apple’s Camera app gives the iPhone 18 Pro four set apertures, and Halide fills in everything between them. The aperture mode needs the new Pro, while the two new looks work on any iPhone.
The 20th-anniversary iPhone curves glass around a metal band
Gurman puts the redesign at September 2027, and a Weibo leaker says the curved glass comes from a modified version of the iPhone Air's process.
Counterpoint expects 6 million iPhone Duos shipped by year-end
Two separate sources now put the Duo's 2026 run at around six million, and neither says how many phones will be around when pre-orders open.
Digital Chat Station describes two future iPhone camera upgrades
Digital Chat Station describes two separate iPhone camera sensor upgrades Apple is testing, neither tied to a specific model year.
iPhone 18 keeps iPhone 17's design, minus one detail
Reports agree the iPhone 18 will look almost exactly like the iPhone 17, with a narrower Dynamic Island as the one visible change.
iPhone Duo launch stock could be thin, with assembly yields reported near 60%
A Foxconn supply chain source told Jiemian News that iPhone Duo assembly yields were just over 60% in mid-September, with a 2026 stocking target of six to eight million units.