iPhone 17: ProMotion, longer battery life and Center Stage

The iPhone 17 may look familiar at first glance, but Apple packed several meaningful upgrades under the hood. Highlights include a 6.3" Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion 120Hz, new A19 chip performance paired with iOS 26 and Apple Intelligence, roughly eight more hours of battery life in typical use, faster charging, and an improved front camera with Center Stage for better video calls and selfies.

Key specs

• Display: 6.3″ Super Retina XDR with ProMotion 120Hz
• Performance: A19 chip, optimized for iOS 26 and Apple Intelligence features
• Battery: ~+8 hours of battery life vs last gen and faster charging
• Camera: Center Stage front camera; upgraded rear cameras on Pro models
• Sizes: 6.3″ iPhone 17, 6.5″ iPhone Air, 6.9″ iPhone 17 Pro Max (and 6.3″ Pro)

What changed in the lineup

With the iPhone Air introduced this year, Apple retired the iPhone 17 Plus. Buyers now choose by size and features: the base 6.3″ iPhone 17, the 6.5″ iPhone Air, or the larger 6.9″ 17 Pro Max (Pro models add extra camera and performance upgrades).

Want to know more?

Official product announcement: Apple Newsroom — iPhone 17

Shop/search on Amazon: Search iPhone 17 on Amazon

Note: Original hands-on coverage appeared on Engadget.