iPhone 17 — What’s New
Apple officially announced the iPhone 17 with several notable upgrades aimed at display quality, performance and photography. Key highlights:
- Display: 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR with ProMotion (up to 120Hz), always‑on support and adaptive refresh down to 1Hz to save battery. Thinner bezels and peak outdoor brightness of 3,000 nits.
- Durability: Ceramic Shield 2 for improved scratch resistance (Apple says 3x better) plus a seven‑layer anti‑glare coating.
- Processor: A19 (3nm) with improved memory bandwidth and a five‑core GPU—better on‑device AI and gaming performance.
- Cameras: Dual Fusion rear system: 48MP main with integrated optical 2x telephoto (26mm) and 48MP Ultra Wide (higher resolution). Front camera is 18MP with a larger, square sensor that supports landscape selfies and automatic orientation switching; Center Stage and Dual Capture for video.
- Battery & Charging: Up to 30 hours continuous video playback (about 8 hours more than iPhone 16). Faster charging to 50% in ~20 minutes with a high‑powered USB‑C charger (Apple now sells a 40W adapter).
- Storage & Price: Base storage doubled to 256GB. Starts at $799 with pre‑orders starting Sep 12 and on‑sale Sep 19 (wider rollout follows).
- Connectivity & Software: N1 networking chip (Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6) for improved Hotspot and AirDrop performance. Ships with iOS 26 (Liquid Glass design, Visual Intelligence expansion, live translation in Phone/FaceTime/Messages, revamped Camera and Phone apps).
- Colors & Accessories: Available in black, lavender, mist blue, sage and white. MagSafe cases and a new crossbody strap (made from recycled yarns) were announced.
If you want to learn more or check official specs: Apple iPhone 17 official page.
Accessories and quick searches:
- Search: Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter (affiliate)
- Search: iPhone 17 case (affiliate)
Pre‑orders start Sep 12 and the iPhone 17 hits shelves Sep 19 in initial markets. No link to the original review source is included here.
Question for readers: Are you upgrading to the larger screen and A19 chip, or keeping your current iPhone? Share why in the comments.