Apple iPhone 17
The iPhone 17 finally brings a 120 Hz ProMotion display and 256 GB base storage to Apple's standard model, powered by the A19 chip.
- Brand
- Apple
- Category
- Smartphones
- Released
- 2025
- Price
- $799
- VersusAnything Score
- 41/100
Key features
- 120 Hz display on the base iPhone
- 256 GB starting storage
- A19 chip
Best for most people upgrading from an older iPhone who do not need a telephoto lens.
iPhone 17 specifications
| Display type | OLED (ProMotion LTPO) |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3" |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Chipset | Apple A19 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Base storage | 256 GB |
| Main camera | 48 MP |
| Rear cameras | Dual (wide + ultrawide) |
| Battery | 3,692 mAh |
| Wired charging | 40 W |
| Weight | 177 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 |
| Operating system | iOS |
| Promised OS updates | 6 years |
| Launch price (USD) | $799 |
Score breakdown
- Performance (20%)
- Camera (20%)
- Display (15%)
- Battery (15%)
- Software (10%)
- Design (10%)
- Value (10%)
Scored against every phone in our database using the smartphones weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- 120 Hz display on the base iPhone
- 256 GB starting storage
- A19 chip
- Strong value score (85/100 within smartphones)
- Strong design score (81/100 within smartphones)
Cons
- Weaker camera score (14/100 within smartphones)
- Weaker software score (24/100 within smartphones)
Compare iPhone 17 against
Alternatives to iPhone 17
- Apple iPhone 16 26/100
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro 36/100
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 35/100
- Apple iPhone 16e 28/100
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro 46/100
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 44/100
Sources
- iPhone 17: Apple product page (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.