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Apple

iPhone 17

Name: iPhone 17
Brand: Apple

around $829

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814 Pros

82%
19 reviews (3h 37m)

182 Cons

The iPhone 17 redefines expectations for a base model, earning widespread praise as Apple's most compelling and best-value iPhone in years. It’s hailed for bringing a Pro-level experience to a wider audience, starting at the same price with doubled 256GB base storage. Its stunning 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display is a game-changer, now mirroring ...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

76%

192 vs 59

Camera

79%

102 vs 27

Design and Build

67%

36 vs 18

Software

88%

112 vs 15

Display

80%

84 vs 21

Performance

Reviewer verdict

Across 19 YouTube reviews, the Apple iPhone 17 earns an Index score of 4.3/5, ranking #7 among Smartphones. Reviewers most often praise its camera, display, design and build, while the most common criticisms concern camera, design and build.

The iPhone 17 is widely praised for delivering Pro-level upgrades to the standard model, a consensus across many reviewers (814 pro mentions from 19 videos). Reviewers repeatedly highlight the major camera improvements—two 48MP sensors, a much improved 18MP front Center Stage camera with dual capture and excellent video quality—and a significantly upgraded display (ProMotion 120 Hz, Always-On, much higher peak brightness) as standout wins. Other commonly noted strengths include a premium-feeling, lightweight design with tougher front glass and great battery life and performance thanks to the A19 chip, making the base model feel more capable and better value for everyday users. Software refinements in iOS 26 and quality-of-life features like improved connectivity, more base storage, and dependable speakers/microphones are also frequently mentioned positively.

Criticisms center on the iPhone 17 missing key Pro features, a recurring theme in the negative notes (182 cons across 19 reviews), especially the lack of a telephoto module and advanced pro video options such as ProRes/ProRes RAW or log footage. Reviewers also note hardware compromises relative to Pro models—smaller main sensor, A19 (not A19 Pro) with 8GB RAM and less advanced cooling—which lead to weaker sustained performance, zoom/low-light capabilities, and more frequent app reloads. Other complaints include some design regressions (minor size changes, scuffs, and weaker back glass), slower USB transfer speeds, and a few display and battery caveats compared with higher-end models.

Analysis based on 19 YouTube reviews (3h 37m of video) with 814 pros and 182 cons extracted.

Pros (814)

Camera (192)

Upgraded rear cameras, both wide and ultrawide are 48MP. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 10:24
Upgraded 18MP Center Stage front-facing camera. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 10:49
Dual recording capability (recording what's behind and in front simultaneously). ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 11:21
Ultra stabilized video. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 12:10
The selfie and ultrawide cameras are identical to the cameras on the iPhone 17 Pro. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 1:41
The ultrawide camera was bumped to a 48 megapixel module, same as on the iPhone 16 Pros and 17 Pros. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 1:48
The new selfie camera is a 1x1 sensor that lets you take landscape photos and videos while holding the phone vertically. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 1:57
The selfie camera features Center Stage for tracking during video calls. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 2:08
The quality of the selfie photo is much improved compared to previous years. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 2:13
The main camera has the same 48 megapixel resolution as the Pros. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 3:26
The minimum focus distance is actually better on the base model compared to the Pro, allowing you to get closer to your subject. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 3:51
Overall, it's a really good main camera. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 3:59
The main camera is the same one as on the more expensive iPhone Air. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 4:00
Features a huge new 24-megapixel square selfie camera. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 4:03
Selfie camera allows taking 18-megapixel horizontal or vertical crops, which 'makes so much sense'. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 4:11
Selfie camera automatically switches to horizontal for group selfies without rotating the phone. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 4:27
Selfie quality is top-notch, noticeably better than last year's 16 Pro. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 4:40
Selfie videos have much better stabilization due to more sensor information (EIS). ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 4:48
The new selfie camera is 'kind of genius' and should be copied by others. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 5:13
The camera gap between the regular 17 and Pro models has significantly shrunk. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 7:38
The digital zoom is good enough for most people, despite lacking a dedicated telephoto lens. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 7:52
Daylight shots, portraits, family photos indoors, and 4K video look very close to the Pro models, often indistinguishable. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 8:01
It has not had the weird autofocus and flicker issues experienced with the 17 Pro Max. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 8:14
Features the new, much improved Center Stage selfie camera, which is the same as the Pro models. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 0:56
Upgraded ultrawide camera to 48 megapixels (previously 12). ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 1:01
The main lens is thoroughly impressive and doesn't show much distinction from the Pro models in many situations. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 4:32
Offers an excellent all-round camera at its price point. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 4:57
The camera is perfectly fine for posting on social media and general use if you don't frequently zoom beyond 4x. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 5:09
Ultrawide shots show less noise compared to the previous generation. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 5:44
The front camera is a big deal with a new 18-megapixel Center Stage, high resolution, bigger square sensor for flexible shooting orientation, and much improved stabilization. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 5:50
Introduces dual capture for the first time on an iPhone. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 6:25
Has cinematic video mode (unlike the Air). ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 6:58
Has better cameras, both front and back. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 11:16
Features a 24MP front-facing Center Stage camera. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 9:48
Front camera provides an 18MP actual output. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 9:57
Allows choosing between vertical or horizontal capture while holding the phone vertically, improving ergonomics for photos and group selfies. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 10:01
Front camera can capture stabilized 4K 60fps video, both vertically and horizontally, with good quality. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 10:18
Front camera offers impressive image quality with accurate colors. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 10:49
Front camera is a worthwhile upgrade. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 10:55
Improved rear cameras. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 11:04
Features two 48MP dual fusion cameras at the back. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 11:10
Main 48MP camera has a fast f/1.6 aperture. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 11:15
Provides really good low-light capability for photographs. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 11:19
Can choose between 24MP or 48MP shots. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 11:23
Offers a 12MP telephoto 2x image with optical quality, effectively serving as a built-in 2x telephoto sensor for many users. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 11:26
Allows considerable zooming into images without losing quality, providing good zoom for social media uploads. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 11:57
Includes a 48MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture, capturing nice ultra-wide images. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 12:09
Smooth lens transition when zooming in and out across the entire range. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 12:17
Built-in macro mode gives impressive results. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 12:26
Offers 4K 60fps video as standard. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 12:35
Supports 1080p slow-motion video at up to 240 frames per second. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 12:39
Built-in Cinematic video at 4K 30fps. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 12:44
Supports Dolby Vision video recording. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 12:47
Features Dual Capture (twin video) where both front and rear cameras work at 4K 30fps in Dolby Vision. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 12:59
The cameras are amazing, providing an unbelievably reliable experience through many smaller image processing changes. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 1:06
Features a combination of three 48-megapixel sensors that are smarter. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 1:15
Offers confidence to take any shot in almost any lighting condition, day or night. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 1:24
Portrait mode shots look extra crisp, even with digital zoom. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 1:29
The new front camera is significantly wider without losing detail when shooting close. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 1:32
The front camera allows fitting two people on one side of a FaceTime call. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 1:42
Ability to record video in ProRes RAW, offering the purest form of video file with unlimited tinkering ability and practically zero quality loss. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 1:54
ProRes RAW allows complete white balance adjustments after shooting. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 2:13
New telephoto zoom camera ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 0:44
New selfie cam ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 0:46
48 megapixel main camera and 48 megapixel ultrawide with autofocus ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 5:54
Main camera offers livelier color rendition and accurate white balance ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 6:11
Plenty of detail in default 24 megapixel shots (main camera) ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 6:18
Great overall contrast and wide dynamic range with well-developed shadows and highlights (main camera) ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 6:24
12 megapixel shooting option from main cam is good enough for most use cases ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 6:31
Two times digital zoom shots are properly grayed with nice resolved detail, an improvement ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 6:51
Two times zoom mode is good for close-up subjects ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 7:02
Main camera's automatic night mode kicks in rarely and gives excellent results ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 7:13
Low light (main cam): great detail, nice and wide dynamic range ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 7:20
Low light (main cam): dependable auto white balance and excellent colors ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 7:27
Low light two times zoom results are top class, sharp and detailed ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 7:32
Ultra wide cam shots have good sharpness, great dynamic range, and accurate white balance ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 8:36
Ultra wide cam at night is solid, on par with competing phones ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 8:46
New 18 megapixel autofocusing selfie camera with uniquely shaped sensor ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 8:53
Selfie camera can shoot 4x3 selfies in portrait or landscape without rotating the phone ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 9:00
Selfie camera has a notably wider field of view, handy for fitting more subjects ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 9:14
Records video in up to 4K at 60 fps with all cameras ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 9:21
120 fps slow-mo on the main cam ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 9:23
Dolby Vision recording, ProRes RAW, and Apple Log 2 options for video ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 9:27
Captures excellent video footage regardless of camera or frame rate ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 9:32
Video clips have good detail, great contrast, wide dynamic range, and vibrant colors ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 9:39
Awesome video stabilization, clips are nice and steady with smooth pans and walking shake ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 9:46
Low light video (main cam): wide dynamic range, excellent colors, and sharp detail ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 9:54
Low light video (ultrawide): no internal reflections ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 10:10
New cameras. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 0:09
Features a new 48 MP ultrawide camera. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 2:10
Has a new 18 megapixel front-facing camera. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 2:13
Front-facing camera allows switching to a horizontal field of view and shooting 4K at 60 frames per second. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 2:19
The ultrawide camera can finally take micro shots. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 2:26
Ultrawide and selfie cameras are the same as on the iPhone Pro models. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 2:35
The camera is incredible and produces excellent photos. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 2:08
Has a 48 MP main camera, a 48 MP ultra-wide camera (up from 12 MP), and an 18 MP Center Stage selfie camera. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 3:53
The main camera is rich in detail without being overly sharp, strikes a good balance between true-to-life and lively, has lots of dynamic range, and minimal noise in darker settings. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 4:11
Includes a 2x crop mode for the main camera, allowing for very decent portrait shots or product photography. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 4:27
The ultrawide camera is equally strong (48 MP), showing more detail and much less noise compared to the iPhone 16, making its quality comparable to the main camera. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 4:38
The new 18 MP Center Stage camera allows for wider selfies, landscape selfies without rotating the phone, and tracks the user during calls, which is ideal for group shots. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 4:54
4K video quality at this price is unmatched, with sharp video, spot-on focus, correctly set exposure and white balance that adjust smoothly. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 5:14
The cameras have a few upgrades that make a noticeable difference. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 7:44
Features a brand new 18 megapixel Center Stage selfie camera. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 7:50
You can expand the view of your selfie to be ultra wide and fit more people. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 7:53
Can change the aspect ratio to take landscape selfies without rotating the iPhone. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 8:01
Both the main lens and the ultra-wide lens are now 48 megapixels. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 8:08
This camera system is much closer to the Pro models. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 8:15
Photos offer quite a bit of detail. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 8:20
Users won't be disappointed with how photos come out. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 8:23
Has the classic natural iPhone color look. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 8:26
Photographic styles are baked in, allowing on-the-go adjustments. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 8:35
The new dual capture mode is fun, allowing you to record what you see and your reaction simultaneously. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 8:48
Equipped with stellar cameras. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 9:25
Cameras are a significant jump up. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 8:11
Packs two 48-megapixel sensors (main and ultrawide), and both are excellent. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 8:14
Main camera produces sharp, balanced photos with realistic colors and impressive detail. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 8:21
Main camera is one you can trust to capture exactly what you see. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 8:24
Ultrawide has finally been upgraded from 12 megapixels to 48 megapixels, which is a huge deal. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 8:31
Color science between the two lenses is consistent. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 8:42
Digital 2x crop from the main sensor is surprisingly clean and perfectly usable for most shots. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 9:00
Low light performance continues to impress. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 9:09
Main camera handles dark scenes with excellent exposure and low noise. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 9:11
New image pipeline keeps textures very natural. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 9:15
Ultrawide is a big step forward in low light over last year's model. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 9:22
Apple still wears the crown for video quality. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 9:27
4K 60 Dolby Vision footage looks crisp and cinematic. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 9:31
Stabilization is phenomenal, almost like using a gimbal. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 9:33
Front camera got a major upgrade. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 9:40
Front camera is an 18-megapixel sensor with optical image stabilization and autofocus. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 9:42
Front camera automatically switches between vertical and horizontal crops without rotating the phone. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 9:48
Results in sharper, cleaner, and great-looking selfies. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 9:54
One of the most dependable camera systems you can get at this price point. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 9:59
Doesn't have every lens, but what it does, it does really, really well. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 10:06
Includes a 48-megapixel fusion wide camera and a 48-megapixel ultrawide camera. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 2:52
Has all the cameras most users need, including digital zoom capabilities. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 3:08
Delivers great quality photos and videos. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 3:28
Features an 18-megapixel front-facing Center Stage camera. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 4:02
The Center Stage camera automatically readjusts for multiple people or landscape without requiring physical camera movement. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 4:09
The Center Stage camera is considered a killer feature of the entire iPhone 17 lineup. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 4:25
Dual pixel camera setup with both main and ultrawide sensors at 48 megapixels. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 7:52
Getting some really nice imagery. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 8:06
The same image science and algorithm across the iPhone line means consistent image quality on the main camera. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 8:11
Images look really good. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 8:30
Apple fixed the issue they had with darker skin tones, now having a more natural blend and shading. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 8:36
Apple does a really good job on image composure, so images look pretty good and tight. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 8:55
The Center Stage camera (front-facing) is really good. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 9:02
Can pull up Center Stage camera, put in 16x9 with the front-facing camera, and have a very good image. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 9:08
Recording front-facing at 4K 30fps looks very good. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 9:16
Center Stage is going to be a game-changer for a lot of people. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 9:40
Enhanced camera capabilities mark a very stacked year for Apple's iPhones. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 0:06
On Pro models, all three cameras finally run 48-megapixel sensors. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 6:33
The telephoto sensor is significantly bigger this year. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 6:51
The larger telephoto sensor allows for a cropped sensor technique, providing an 8x optical-like zoom. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 6:53
The Pro iPhones now offer a camera system with high resolution and large sensors, leading to much better image quality. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 7:03
The 4x optical zoom on the telephoto is sharper than last year's 5x. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 7:13
The iPhone 17 Pro models offer the most complete camera package Apple has ever put on a phone. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 7:22
All lenses on the Pro models feel sharp and very usable. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 7:26
The main camera and ultrawide on the Pro models deliver really good pictures. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 7:30
Pro models can record 4K 120 frames per second video. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 7:58
The front-facing camera is much better across all new iPhone 17 devices. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 8:16
The new front-facing camera is 18 megapixels with a much larger sensor. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 8:19
The improved front camera allows for landscape selfies without rotating the device. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 8:24
Everything about the new front-facing camera is better, including color and lighting handling. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 8:26
The Pro devices have a really good and complete triple camera system. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 9:18
Upgraded front-facing camera to an 18-megapixel Center Stage camera (from 12-megapixel). ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 4:57
Center Stage camera supports both videos and photos. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 5:09
New dual capture mode allows recording with both front and rear cameras simultaneously, great for vloggers and creators. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 5:14
Features a fantastic dual 48-megapixel fusion camera system. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 6:01
Photos show great color accuracy, sharp detail, and improved dynamic range, performing well in various lighting conditions. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 6:13
Video quality is equally impressive, proving that high-quality content can be created without professional setups. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 6:38
Perfect for anyone looking to start YouTube, create content, or simply take better photos and videos. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 6:58
The front-facing camera is now 18 megapixels with Center Stage support, a first for iPhone selfie cameras. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 5:51
Users can take selfies in multiple orientations (vertical, wide, landscape) without physically rotating the phone. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 5:57
The front camera can automatically switch orientation based on the number of people in the frame. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 6:12
It offers ultra-stabilized video on the front camera. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 6:20
It supports dual capture, allowing recording with front and rear cameras simultaneously. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 6:22
The front camera records up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 frames per second. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 6:27
The improved front-facing camera will be a big deal for selfie lovers, vloggers, and content creators. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 6:32
The back camera includes a 48-megapixel main wide camera. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 6:43
For the first time on a standard model, it has a 48-megapixel ultrawide camera. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 6:47
The ultrawide supports full 48-megapixel shots, including macro photography, making it more useful. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 6:55
Dual 48MP camera setup effectively provides 3-camera versatility (ultra-wide, standard, and 2x zoom via crop). ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 11:49
Includes macro mode. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 12:12
Features smoother camera control zoom than last year's model. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 12:41
Supports 4K 60 video recording, capable of pro-level results. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 12:48
Capable of spatial video recording, a feature not found on the iPhone Air. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 12:53
Features the Center Stage camera with wide-angle capability for the front camera, a significant addition for base model users. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 13:23
Camera is very solid for a phone camera. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 7:21
Cinematic mode has become a go-to for recording. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 7:24
New selfie camera allows horizontal recording while holding the phone vertically, which is more comfortable. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 7:33
Cameras are very easy to use. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 7:49
2x digital zoom works well and looks good. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 8:03

Display (112)

No complaints with the display. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 6:17
Great display. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 0:05
Increased display size to 6.3 inches. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 3:18
120Hz ProMotion display is finally on the base models. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 3:28
Always-on display, with all the same options as Pro models. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 3:45
3000-nit super bright display, making it much easier to see in bright light. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 4:18
Includes a Display Pulse Smoothing option to reduce eye strain from PWM (Pulse Width Modulation). ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 4:52
Display Pulse Smoothing works well to eliminate eye strain. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 5:25
The display matches the one on the iPhone 17 Pro, including Always-on, 3000 nits brightness, thinner bezels, and 120 Hz ProMotion. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 0:26
Having an identical display to the Pro models is a first for Apple. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 1:14
Finally received a top-tier display. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 3:00
Display is brighter, up to 3000 nits, and looks great outdoors. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 3:03
Display finally has a variable refresh rate up to 120 Hz and down to 1 Hz for efficiency. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 3:08
Variable refresh rate enables features like the always-on display. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 3:21
Added PWM dimming (welcome addition). ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 3:25
Super responsive, very bright, high-quality display with thin bezels (flagship quality). ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 3:31
Features a 6.3-inch OLED display, ProMotion (120Hz), and an always-on display. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 6:18
Apple did not hold back on the screen with ProMotion, which is a welcome improvement. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 6:49
Finally added 120 Hz ProMotion display. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 0:48
Screen is a touch bigger at 6.3 inches. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 1:05
The ProMotion display feels much smoother in real life compared to 60Hz displays. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 7:25
Features an interesting anti-reflective coating on the glass that reduces glare considerably. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 4:12
Equipped with an OLED display, same as the Pro phones, offering 460 PPI pixel density and 3,000 nits of peak brightness. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 4:34
Fantastic display with really good color reproduction and 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut, making it one of the best displays in a phone. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 4:42
Includes ProMotion 120Hz display, a massive upgrade for base model iPhone users coming from 60Hz. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 4:53
120Hz display provides noticeable smoothness in the operating system and day-to-day usage. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 5:07
Display brightness matches Pro phones at 3,000 nits and can go down to 1 nit for Always-On Display, saving significant battery life. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 5:22
Excellent display for both indoor and outdoor use, content consumption, and gaming. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 6:00
Display offers excellent color, great viewing angles, and high brightness at 120Hz. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 6:10
The screen is very good, brighter, and features an anti-reflective coating to reduce glare. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 8:48
6.3-inch OLED panel with a variable 120 Hz refresh rate ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 1:38
Anti-reflective coating on the display reduces glare, handy outdoors ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 1:50
Comfy to use in the sun thanks to the anti-reflective coating ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 2:11
120 Hz refresh rate makes swiping and scrolling smooth ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 2:17
Refresh rate can dial down to 1Hz to save power ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 2:21
Screen is sharp and contrasty, content looks great ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 2:27
Supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision video playback ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 2:31
Now has a slightly bigger 6.3-inch display, with the size being 'just right'. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 0:25
Supports always-on display. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 0:39
Has the same display as the Pro models. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 0:49
Includes an anti-reflective coating. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 0:54
The display is larger at 6.3 inches, making text more comfortable to read while keeping the phone portable. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 0:39
Features a seven-layer anti-reflective coating, making everything on screen clearer and pop more, both outdoors and indoors. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 1:22
Offers 3,000 nits of brightness, making it brighter than any previous iPhone, which is great for outdoor visibility. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 1:33
The display now has ProMotion with a 120 Hz refresh rate, making any motion on screen look and feel super smooth. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 1:45
Finally getting 120 Hz ProMotion display. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 1:09
Includes an Always-On Display. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 1:13
You will feel a difference in the smoothness of your iPhone with the high refresh rate panel. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 1:22
The Always-On feature is incredibly useful. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 1:45
The iPhone can be a proper bedside alarm clock with a constant visual display. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 1:55
The display gets extremely bright at 3000 nits peak outside, same as the Pro model. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 2:01
Features a fantastic ProMotion display. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 9:22
Incredible display, a significant upgrade this year. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 3:00
The biggest display upgrade to the base model ever. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 3:09
Features a 6.3-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display with 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 3:11
Provides a huge leap for a smoother and more responsive experience. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 3:30
You will notice the display difference immediately. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 3:36
LTPO panel adjusts refresh rate between 1 and 120 Hz to preserve battery life. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 3:44
Supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 4:02
Up to 3,000 nits of peak brightness, which is flagship level. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 4:04
Peak brightness is the same as Pro models this year. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 4:14
Brightness is strong enough to handle direct sunlight with no problem. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 4:30
Colors are clean and accurate. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 4:33
Makes everything (videos, games, web browsing) feel better. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 4:34
Features a larger 6.3-inch display, an upgrade from the 6.1-inch of the previous generation. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 0:36
Includes ProMotion 120Hz refresh rate. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 0:43
Supports Always-On Display, going all the way down to 1Hz. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 0:46
These display features (ProMotion, Always-On) are now included in the entry-level phone, a significant improvement. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 0:56
Offers 3000 nits peak brightness, matching top-tier phones. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 1:00
It's a Super Retina display and it's also LTPO, which means it has ProMotion. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 2:14
120 Hz refresh rate on this display is great. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 2:19
ProMotion is finally here on the iPhone 17, the base iPhone. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 2:33
Gamers can get higher refresh rate for their games. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 2:38
You're getting smoother animations, a bit faster, better scrolling in general. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 2:49
All iPhone 17 devices feature Ceramic Shield 2 on the front glass, making it less reflective. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 1:45
The regular iPhone 17 finally gets the 120 Hz ProMotion display panel. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 2:01
All iPhone 17 displays are now 120 Hz, ProMotion OLED, catching up to the Android world. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 2:18
iPhone users finally have good screens across the entire lineup. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 2:28
Displays get brighter at the top end this year, reaching 3,000 nits outdoors. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 2:32
Features ProMotion technology, delivering a silky smooth 120 Hz refresh rate. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 2:13
Scrolling, swiping, and gaming all feel buttery smooth. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 2:29
Includes an Always-On Display, a nice quality-of-life feature. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 2:39
Increased screen size to 6.3 inches from 6.1 inches, noticeable due to thinner bezels. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 2:51
Significantly improved brightness, jumping to 3000 nits peak brightness for outdoor use. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 3:07
Offers a night and day difference in outdoor visibility, even under direct sunlight. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 3:26
Added anti-reflecting coating helps cut down glare. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 3:32
The display is one of the biggest upgrades, making the base iPhone feel pro-level. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 3:54
The display is the biggest jump, making the standard iPhone feel like a Pro model. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 1:07
It features a 6.3-inch OLED panel with ProMotion adaptive refresh rates up to 120 Hz. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 1:14
It includes always-on display support, a first for a standard iPhone model. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 1:20
The 120Hz display makes a huge difference in how smooth and responsive the phone feels. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 1:30
The new anti-reflective coating on the glass makes it look better, hold up better, and improve visibility in sunlight. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 2:18
Brightness is excellent, with 1,000 nit sustain, 1,600 nits for HDR, and up to 3,000 nits peak outdoor brightness. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 2:27
The standard model now has a display that feels straight out of the Pro lineup. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 2:36
It features a Pro-level display. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 7:28
Battery life has not suffered with the new ProMotion display. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 7:45
120 Hz ProMotion display elevates the experience. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 0:41
Offers the same brightness levels as the Pro and Pro Max models. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 5:47
Features the same sharp resolution and pixel density as the Pro models, with no downgrade in display quality. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 6:07
Includes an anti-reflective coating on the display. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 6:22
Improved display size (6.3-inch) for gaming and media watching over previous base models, achieved through thinner bezels. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 6:33
Provides brighter display quality than previous iPhones. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 6:44
Introduces a new Display Pulse Smoothing (PWM) feature, resolving flickering issues. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 7:30
Always-On Display is finally available on a base model iPhone. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 12:18
The ProMotion display makes the base model feel truly worth the upgrade now. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 17:07
ProMotion 120 Hz display, a feature from last year's Pro models now on the cheapest iPhone. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 1:47
Much smoother visual experience with the ProMotion display. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 2:11
New brighter display that can get up to 3,000 nits. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 2:38
Major display upgrades make a significant day-to-day difference. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 2:54
ProMotion display still seems smoother and not just a novelty that wore off. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 5:15
Dynamic Island has proven to be more useful over time for various tasks like music control, timers, and notifications. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 9:43
Low battery notification on Dynamic Island is a nice interactive touch, preferred over screen pop-ups. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 9:57

Design and Build (102)

Familiar, reliable, and simple elegant design. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 1:55
Apple has done a great job with the colors this year, with loved new sage and lavender options. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 6:04
It comes with five colors to choose from, as opposed to three on the Pros. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 6:20
A black iPhone is available on the 17, unlike the Pro models. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 6:26
Screen is protected by the new Ceramic Shield 2. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 3:40
Still features a matte finish around the back and sides (preferred by reviewer). ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 8:56
IP68 water and dust resistant. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 9:00
New colors are available, and it's one of the nicest lineups in a while. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 9:24
It's a nice, slightly smaller iPhone that gets out of the way. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 1:51
It feels great in hand, big enough for content, small enough to be comfortable, and very durable. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 6:01
Has an aluminum frame that is lighter than Pro models, feeling like a proper flagship that can be used one-handed. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 6:34
Screen is brighter, less reflective, and more scratch resistant with the new Ceramic Shield 2. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 1:09
Significantly lighter than the same size iPhone 17 Pro (177g vs 204g). ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 1:15
Includes the Action Button. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 1:29
Has a great size. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 2:19
Still looks good, and many prefer its design over the new 'Plateau' on the Pros. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 2:21
Passes durability tests with flying colors. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 2:26
Comes in lovely color options (sage, lavender, mist blue, white, and black), with black and white not available on Pros anymore. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 2:33
Features a faster, brighter, and tougher screen. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 11:13
Weighs 177g and is only 7.95mm thick, making it extremely slim. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 1:35
Rounded off corners feel very comfortable in the hand. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 1:44
Feels really good in the hand and works well without a case. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 1:50
Available in plenty of colors, with lavender and sage green being popular choices. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 1:55
IP68 rated for water and dust resistance, able to survive accidental dunks in water. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 2:16
Features Ceramic Shield 2 on the front, available across the entire lineup. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 2:40
Ceramic Shield 2 glass is extremely durable and scratches very little, starting at a MoH level eight. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 2:51
Can be used without a screen protector for most people due to durable glass. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 3:09
Glass is strong and doesn't shatter as easily. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 3:13
Glass remains immaculate after weeks of extensive use, being harder than most things it comes into contact with. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 3:37
Excellent build quality with IP68 rating and Ceramic Shield 2, unsurpassed in its category. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 14:16
Features a good aluminum frame and great color options. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 14:24
Design change with more heat-conductive metal to manage heat. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 0:26
The physical design feels more refined and smooth in hand, with metal wrapping around the sides. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 4:36
More balanced on a table than previous iPhones due to the camera plateau evening out the elevation. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 5:17
Less likely to block the microphone when on a call due to repositioning. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 7:21
New aluminum build with a vapor chamber for cooling ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 0:38
Aluminum build is lighter and better for thermal management ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 1:18
IP68 rated against dust and water submersion up to 6m ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 1:29
Ceramic Shield 2 glass protection ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 1:44
Hardware key (Action Button) can be assigned to shortcuts ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 3:16
Hardware camera key to launch camera, adjust controls, and shoot ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 6:01
The slightly rounded aluminum frame is comfortable in the hand. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 0:26
Comes with a handy action button and USBC. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 0:31
Features super slim bezels, just like the iPhone 17 Pro. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 0:52
Addresses display scratching with a new ceramic shield 2, offering up to 3x better scratch resistance. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 1:00
Comes in a variety of beautiful colors that match every kind of personality. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 0:40
The Mist Blue color looks super clean in person. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 0:50
The color is good with fingerprints, barely noticeable. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 0:53
Feels good in the hand with smooth rounded corners and aluminum body. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 0:58
It's much lighter than you'd expect, making it a nice phone to use. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 1:01
Features three times improved scratch resistance on the front display glass. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 2:09
A customizable action button is present to perform any action with a single press quickly. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 2:50
Has a clean design. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 9:20
Feels more balanced in the hand. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 0:55
Slightly curved edges around the satin aluminum frame make it very comfortable to hold without a case. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 0:57
Light enough to use one-handed. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 1:01
Has a reassuring premium weight. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 1:05
Feels very solid without being too chunky. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 1:09
Almost 30g lighter than the Pro with the same screen size. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 1:11
Looks very subtle and clean. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 1:26
Soft matte texture on the back hides fingerprints very well. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 1:30
Camera island has a subtle color gradient that looks clean when the light hits it just right. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 1:35
IP68 rated, so no worries about dropping it in water by accident. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 1:41
Great color options (lavender, sage, mist blue, white, and black). ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 1:46
Very well-balanced, premium, minimal, and durable design without trying too hard. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 2:01
Features Apple's new Ceramic Shield 2 coating, providing three times the scratch resistance and making it more protective. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 1:14
It has a well-polished look. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 1:27
Comes in five different color variants (sage, lavender, blue, white, black), enough colors to choose from. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 1:29
The sage color is probably the best looking color of all the iPhones. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 1:31
A comfortable size for a lot of people. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 1:51
More comfortable, easy to use. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 2:02
Fits in your hand pretty well, nice to use at 6.3 inches. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 2:05
Very comfortable and also very familiar. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 2:10
The new, different, and unexpected shape of the Pro devices has grown on the reviewer. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 1:12
The Pro devices do not look or feel like previous generations of iPhones, offering a fresh experience. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 1:14
The uni-body design with a rounded bottom panel makes the Pro devices sit in your hand very differently. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 1:18
The blue color option for the Pro models is really nice, especially under good lighting. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 1:33
Ceramic Shield 2 is more scratch resistant than last year's glass. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 1:49
The black colorway looks clean, professional, stylish, and incredible in person. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 0:46
Comes in five colors: black, white, lavender, mist blue, and sage green, suiting various tastes. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 1:02
Silky smooth, perfectly balanced, and lightweight in the hand, tempting users to go caseless. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 1:17
Flat edges and slightly refined curves make it comfortable compared to previous models. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 1:29
Buttons are simple and functional, including the action button, volume rockers, power button, and a convenient camera control button. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 1:35
Build quality is solid and premium. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 1:56
Protected by Ceramic Shield 2, claiming up to three times better scratch resistance. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 3:40
The 6.3-inch display has been absolutely perfect, feeling great in the hands. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 0:44
It's light but not too light, big enough for media and work, but not overwhelmingly huge like the Pro Max. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 0:49
The form factor hits the sweet spot. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 0:59
It features the new Ceramic Shield 2 front glass, claimed to be three times more scratch resistant. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 1:34
No scratches were noticed on the screen after a week and a half of use, even in direct sunlight. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 1:58
The lighter build makes the phone feel easier to use with one hand. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 4:29
It comes in new colors: lavender, sage, mist blue, black, and white. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 4:42
Comes with better color options, utilizing base model colors. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 2:00
Considered one of the cleanest looking iPhones in the lineup this year, partly due to its vertical camera array. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 3:14
Features a very clean body and build with an aluminum frame. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 3:30
Very lightweight (177g) for a 6.3-inch display, attributed to the aluminum frame. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 4:09
Has an improved ceramic shield on the front. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 4:19
Feels comfortable and standard in hand, not huge despite the larger screen. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 4:35
Preferred matte finish over the glass back of previous phones. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 3:09
Thinner bezels contribute to a premium look. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 3:21
Most premium looking and feeling phone owned so far. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 3:23
Camera control button is useful for quick launch and zooming, feeling natural. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 8:36

Overall (94)

Overall a very solid phone with very little compromise. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 0:54
Enough of an upgrade to recommend even for iPhone 16 users. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 14:26
Good phone with a great display, good cameras, and overall great usability. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 15:43
This is by far the best base iPhone ever. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 0:09
For the vast majority of people, the regular iPhone 17 is by far the best iPhone to get this year. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 8:28
It offers a huge upgrade from the iPhone 16, including 120 Hz, an always-on display, thinner bezels, a better ultrawide, and a much better selfie camera. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 9:08
It's the best base iPhone since the 'Pro' line was introduced. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 2:28
Apple added all the features people wanted, and did not 'halfass' them. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 2:51
It's a 'rock-solid default phone' for most people. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 7:06
This is the phone most people should get. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 11:07
The regular iPhone 17 is the phone the reviewer has enjoyed the most. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 0:39
The basic iPhone 17 has been an incredible phone from day one. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 0:48
The iPhone 17 is the model most people should be looking at, not the Pros. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 0:58
The regular iPhone 17 has been 'sweet' in the best possible way. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 1:40
It has no drama, no random bugs, no overheating, and decent battery. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 1:44
The regular iPhone 17 would be the reviewer's personal choice. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 3:34
It's a really good iPhone that will last, with a fantastic screen, great cameras, Apple intelligence, satellite safety features, and enough storage. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 9:41
The iPhone 17 hits a really nice sweet spot this year. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 9:53
It is sufficient for most people and actually the better choice for many. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 10:22
Except for screen size, it's just as good as the most expensive 17 Pro Max in many other ways. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 8:06
Might be hiding one of the best upgrades seen in a while. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 0:05
Considered the best upgrade among all phones this year, despite being an underdog. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 2:35
Display package with the durable glass is a major reason for it being an underdog upgrade. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 6:19
Base model iPhone 17 includes almost all features expected from a pro-level phone, making it one of the best base model upgrades in a while. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 13:09
Overall, it is a really good package. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 14:14
Considered a winner for a base model iPhone. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 14:51
Highly recommended as it fulfills most categories for many users. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 14:55
A good option for users who want a plus-sized iPhone for its screen and battery (Pro Max). ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 11:01
Killer phone that in many ways feels like a Pro. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 0:03
Apple 'woke up' compared to the iPhone 16. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 0:17
It is the best phone of the year. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 0:19
Apple is not holding back on features to sell the Pro, which is uncharacteristic for them. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 1:02
Apple finally focused on what matters with meaningful hardware upgrades. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 2:43
Improvements on what really counts, making it more appealing than the Pros. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 2:57
Superior specs compared to the base Pixel 10. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 3:43
Overall, it is a great phone. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 4:16
Feels 'too good for Apple', like a glitch in the system. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 4:18
Apple focused on hardware upgrades this year. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 4:31
Cut all the fluff, leading to a better product. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 4:33
Probably the best iPhone launched in years. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 4:36
It is a great phone and the best phone of the year. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 4:49
This is the best iPhone in years. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 0:06
The gap between the regular iPhone 17 and the Pro models has been significantly closed. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 0:10
It's a pretty damn good phone overall. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 9:07
This phone is truly the whole package. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 9:31
The phone is going to last a long time. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 9:45
The iPhone the majority of people should be buying. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 0:11
Even Pro or Pro Max users should seriously consider it. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 0:16
The best base model iPhone ever. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 0:21
This is the one to buy. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 0:35
The display upgrade is absolutely worth upgrading for. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 3:41
The screen alone is worth the instant upgrade, even if you have the iPhone 16. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 4:53
First time in years that the base iPhone doesn't feel like a compromise. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 11:37
Gets a pro-level display, excellent cameras, top-tier processor, and great battery life, all in a lighter, more comfortable body. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 11:41
Gives the regular iPhone its identity back; it's no longer the one you settle for, but the one you actually want. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 12:01
Apple nailed it this year; the real winner of 2025 when it comes to iPhones. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 12:10
The phone to consider first before anything else. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 0:05
Apple has upped their game, making it hard not to recommend. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 0:20
A completely capable phone, not a compromised base model. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 2:11
It checks all the boxes for a comprehensive phone experience. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 4:58
Most users will not fully exploit the pro performance of the more expensive models, making this model sufficient. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 5:10
Part of arguably Apple's most compelling iPhone lineup in a long time, with the base model checking all the boxes. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 6:42
Strongly recommended for anyone looking to upgrade, especially those who have been holding onto older iPhone models. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 7:13
The best iPhone of 2025. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 0:02
The most well balanced iPhone you will get this year. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 0:18
The one device that will fit 99.999% of iPhone users. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 0:23
Apple has delivered a good phone this year with the iPhone 17. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 0:34
This device has hit the finetuning of what the iPhone should be in terms of hardware. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 1:00
The hardware is truly impressive. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 1:15
Features that are on Pro devices are actually here on the iPhone 17. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 2:53
They've done a stellar job on this device. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 10:16
Probably Apple's best polished device. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 11:40
A lot of people will like it with its features, camera, and impressive Center Stage. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 11:58
The regular iPhone 17 is described as a very awesome device and the sleeper phone of the lineup. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 0:46
The Pro devices offer significant feature updates and upgrades, including awesome battery life. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 9:12
The Pro devices are a really solid offering from Apple, making it an amazing year for them. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 9:30
The base model feels like more than just an entry-level device due to its performance. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 4:51
Considered the best overall option among the new iPhones released this year. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 8:01
More than sufficient for 99% of people. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 8:26
Switching from an iPhone 15 Pro was seamless, allowing the reviewer to do almost everything they did on the Pro. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 8:50
Offers several noticeable and meaningful upgrades compared to the iPhone 16 or older models, making it worth considering. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 9:06
It's faster, smoother, and more refined across the board, making it one of the most balanced iPhones released in years. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 9:17
Compared to the iPhone 16, the iPhone 17 feels like the biggest upgrade Apple has given to the standard iPhone in years. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 8:48
It offers a Pro-level display, much tougher glass, significantly better cameras (especially ultrawide), and good battery life. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 8:58
It's a worthwhile one-year upgrade for iPhone 16 users. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 9:49
It's definitely worth upgrading to if you're on anything older than the iPhone 16. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 10:00
Widely available in stores. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 1:15
Widely recommended by many articles as the iPhone model to get this year. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 4:57
A strong upgrade option for users coming from older iPhones like the 12 or 13. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 5:38
Involves not many sacrifices despite being the base model. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 16:22
Users will not feel like they are missing out on key features. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 17:36
Part of one of the best iPhone lineups in years. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 17:55
Exciting features on the inside and great value for everyday use cases. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 1:33
The base iPhone 17 checks a lot of important boxes, is a safe and great choice, and the best phone owned. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 13:24

Performance (84)

Very fast overall everyday experience (browsing, music, CarPlay, social media, YouTube). ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 7:47
This iPhone is extremely fluid and responsive. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 7:00
It feels even smoother than the iPhone 16 Pro Max. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 7:04
The regular A19 chip is extremely fast, being much closer to the A19 Pro inside the Pro models than to the A18 Pro from last year. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 7:31
Geekbench scores are very close to the 17 Pro (3700 single/9100 multi vs 3900/9700), indicating not a huge performance difference. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 7:46
In real life, the performance feels about the same as the Pro, aside from RAM usage. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 7:53
It has pretty good thermal performance even without a vapor chamber, thanks to its aluminum frame. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 8:02
Powered by the new A19 chip, which is one of the most powerful single-core chips globally with future headroom. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 5:59
Performance is excellent with the A19 chip, handling all tasks like photo editing, social apps, games, and 4K recording. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 7:07
Gets the new A19 chip, which is faster than last year's flagship A18 Pro. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 1:44
In terms of real-world everyday performance, it's ridiculously fast, with no noticeable difference from the 17 Pro Max. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 8:27
The A19 chip is faster than last year's flagship A18 Pro. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 9:03
Provides much improved performance. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 11:14
Powered by an A19 chip with a six-core CPU, five-core GPU, and a 16-core neural engine. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 6:32
A19 chip is much better than the iPhone 16 Pro's processor. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 6:55
Performs great in benchmarks and translates to excellent day-to-day use. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 7:21
Aluminum body ensures heat dissipation is managed very well. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 7:25
Delivers really good performance from the chip for daily use. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 7:30
Can play AAA titles flawlessly directly from the App Store without the phone getting bothered. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 7:34
Has significant capability for inbuilt neural tasks, supporting AI features like visual lookup and live translate with good output. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 8:07
A19 chip is much more powerful than previous upgrades and actually beats last year's Pro phones. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 8:30
The new A19 Pro chip has significant improvements in neural accelerators. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 0:11
Improved thermal performance due to changes in material and design, including a new vapor chamber. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 0:22
Offers high performance, particularly noticeable in demanding applications like gaming. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 7:33
Mind-blowing gaming performance, running big 3D games smoothly at 120 frames per second. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 7:52
Runs cooler during intensive use, with heat spreading evenly across the back. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 8:06
Improved thermal management contributes to short-term longevity (smooth gaming, comfortable holding, bright screen). ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 8:32
Improved thermal management contributes to long-term longevity by keeping the battery and chip healthy. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 8:40
Excellent mainstream phones for gaming with highly optimized iOS apps. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 8:44
Hardware is primarily designed for heavy next-generation Apple intelligence features, implying future-proofing. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 9:31
Equipped with the Apple A19 Pro chipset, the highest tier available ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 4:10
Meaningful improvements in CPU and graphics scores compared to previous model ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 4:24
Most powerful iPhone yet, handles heavy tasks and games with ease ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 4:35
Good job maintaining high performance during prolonged stress tests due to vapor chamber and aluminum body ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 4:50
Solid performance. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 0:07
Performance actually beats the iPhone 16 Pro in some benchmarks. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 1:11
No noticeable heat during daily use, despite running hotter than the Pro Max in benchmarks. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 1:27
Everything just flows like it should, indicating smooth operation. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 1:33
Feels like a powerful device that will last several years. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 1:41
Powered by Apple's A19 chip, which performs at a flagship level and outperforms last year's iPhone 16 Pro in CPU and GPU performance. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 5:43
Handles day-to-day tasks like launching apps, switching apps, and editing photos with ease, and doesn't skip a beat with heavier tasks like gaming or ray tracing. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 5:58
The iPhone 17 is a beast and will be sufficient for all tasks for years to come. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 6:20
Powered by the new A19 chip. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 5:48
Games like Destiny Rising run like a dream. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 6:08
Editing photos in Lightroom gives zero issues and feels even snappier. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 6:14
No major thermal issues yet, which is surprising. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 6:21
Offers top-tier performance thanks to the A19 chip. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 9:27
Apple worked some serious efficiency magic with the LTPO display and A19 chip. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 5:17
It's fast. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 6:20
New A19 chip (3nm process with six cores and five GPU cores) is crazy fast and fluid. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 6:31
An absolute beast for daily use. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 7:03
Hasn't stuttered once when playing games or switching multiple apps. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 7:09
In real-world use, performance is indistinguishable from higher-end models (A19 Pro). ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 7:21
Fast on paper and fast in real-world use. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 7:33
Aluminum frame does a great job of dispersing warmth. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 7:53
Never experienced thermal throttling, performance drops, or inconsistencies. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 8:01
This base 17 model can handle a lot. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 8:06
Equipped with an A19 chip, based on next-generation 3nm technology. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 1:34
Delivers better performance and power efficiency. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 1:39
Includes a six-core CPU, a five-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine to support Apple Intelligence features. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 1:43
Performance capabilities take care of 99% of everything users need, including gaming. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 2:04
Powered by the A19 chipset, which is a very, very powerful chip, not a slouch in any sense of the mind. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 3:00
Really good Geekbench scores, better than last year's iPhone 16, and very close and comparable to this year's devices. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 3:20
A solid processor. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 3:26
Call of Duty Mobile plays smooth, no issues, no slowdowns of any kind. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 3:48
Connects to mobile controllers and at 6.3 inches, it's a very comfortable size for that. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 3:53
Delta Force plays very well, handling all characters on screen very well. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 4:12
Genshin Impact does really well on this device, averaging about 60 fps. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 4:30
If you want to play games on a day-to-day basis casually, this will handle that for you well. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 5:04
Big jumps in performance this year for the iPhone 17 lineup. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 0:03
Every new iPhone 17 chip is faster, with this year being an even larger step up in performance. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 4:03
The A19 Pro chips are very powerful, contributing to high performance. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 4:12
The new vapor chamber design significantly improves thermal performance, allowing chips to perform better. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 4:21
The effective vapor chamber allows Apple to push device performance harder by dissipating heat more effectively. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 4:56
Pro phones can sustain a high level of performance for a surprisingly long time due to thermal improvements. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 5:05
Thermal improvements in the Pro devices lead to awesome overall performance. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 9:20
Powered by the new A19 chip, offering serious power. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 4:04
Delivers smoother performance, better graphics, and handles on-device AI features of iOS 26 effortlessly. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 4:24
Daily use feels incredibly snappy; apps open instantly, multitasking is seamless, and gaming is an absolute joy with no performance hiccups. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 4:32
It has the new A19 chip, and performance has been rock solid. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 4:54
Everyday tasks like social media, gaming, and messaging are smooth with no issues. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 5:04
Hardware accelerated ray tracing shows up well in demanding games. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 5:12
The A19 chip helps with power efficiency and thermals, as the phone hasn't gotten super hot. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 5:32
Delivers very capable and powerhouse performance, with a fast A19 chip clocked at 4.26 GHz. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 10:14

Battery Life (82)

Increased battery capacity and good battery life, getting through a day no problem (e.g., 6 hours real-world use, 30 hours video playback). ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 8:37
Faster charging speeds (50% in 20 minutes with a 40W adapter, 50% in 30 minutes with MagSafe using a 30W adapter or higher). ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 10:05
It offers 30 hours of video playback. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 4:40
This is a massive upgrade over the iPhone 16's 22 hours of battery life. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 4:45
Real-world testing shows about 15 to 20% more battery life compared to the iPhone 16, which is still a really good upgrade. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 4:58
The iPhone 17 lasts for about 15% longer than the iPhone Air. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 5:08
For European/UK models of the 17 Pro (with SIM slot), the battery life difference is almost negligible compared to the 17 (31 hours vs 30 hours). ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 5:37
Charging speeds have been bumped to 35 watts, allowing up to 50% charge in 20 minutes, just like with the 17 Pro. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 5:46
Every new iPhone this year, including the 17, has a physically larger battery. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 5:28
More efficient variable refresh rate display contributes to meaningfully longer battery life. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 5:37
Offers 5 hours of screen-on time. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 5:53
Charges noticeably faster. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 5:57
Battery life is very solid, allowing for overnight charging and forgetting about it. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 7:28
A very nice bump to battery life. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 1:51
Doubled wired charging speed to 40W. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 1:53
Supports 25W wireless MagSafe charging. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 1:56
Improved battery life, lasting longer than previous models. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 9:38
Real-world battery life is a definite step up over last year. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 9:52
Battery lasted 10-15% longer in a 10-hour YouTube stream test, alongside being faster and having a bigger screen. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 10:00
Battery lasts longer. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 11:23
Battery life is well-managed thanks to the efficiency of the new A19 chip. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 7:43
Physical battery size is slightly larger. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 8:45
In eSIM-only countries, the absence of a SIM card tray provides additional space for an even larger battery. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 8:46
Supports faster charging. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 8:55
With the 40W Apple charger, it can achieve 50% charge in 20 minutes. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 9:00
Supports 30W wireless charging. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 9:13
Battery life is very impressive, showing about a 30% improvement from the previous generation in testing. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 9:17
Can provide a full day's worth of battery life even under rigorous testing. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 9:27
Efficiency of the A19 chip significantly improves battery life. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 9:39
Good battery life, especially on the Pro Max model. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 2:59
Features decently fast charging, faster than the previous generation, even with larger batteries. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 3:12
Packs a larger battery ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 0:42
Faster charging ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 0:43
Considerably larger battery ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 5:00
Better overall battery life than last year ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 5:11
Great active use score of 15 hours and 23 minutes ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 5:14
Improved charging with Power Delivery 3.2 and ABS ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 5:20
Charges from 0 to 70% in half an hour, noticeably faster ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 5:29
Full charge took an hour and 18 minutes, noticeably faster despite larger battery ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 5:34
Supports reverse wired charging and G2 wireless charging ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 5:40
Charges faster, reaching 50% in just 20 minutes. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 1:57
Cheapest phone available with Gi 2.2, allowing for 25W wireless charging. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 2:01
Charging speed is faster than Pixel 10. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 3:41
Battery life is solid, lasting all day and ending with 25-35% remaining, which is better than both the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 6:40
Standby time is better, losing less battery when not in use. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 6:54
Charges at an above-average 27 watts wired or 15 watts wirelessly. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 7:05
Charges even faster over a wire, going from 0 to 50% in just 20 minutes with a 40W adapter. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 4:54
Charges 0 to 50% in 30 minutes via Mag Safe with a 30W adapter, which is extremely useful. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 5:02
Battery rated up to 10 hours longer for video playback versus an iPhone 13. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 5:20
Battery life is up to 8 hours longer than last year's iPhone 16. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 5:27
Battery lasts a long time, having no problem making it to the very deep end of the day. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 5:33
Gets around 6.5 to 7 hours of screen-on time on most days. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 5:31
Usually ends the day with about 20% battery left, making it an all-day phone. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 5:54
Charging has improved. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 6:00
Can get around 50% charge in 25 minutes. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 6:05
Full charge (0 to 100%) takes just over an hour. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 6:10
Wireless charging goes up to 25 watts with G2 and MagSafe. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 6:12
Battery has been optimized to provide 8 hours more usage than the previous iPhone 16. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 2:24
Offers 30 hours of video playback. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 2:29
Features faster wireless charging. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 2:34
Achieves 0 to 50% charge in 20 minutes, and 10 minutes of charging provides 8 hours of video playback. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 2:36
Every single chip in this device is now an Apple chipset, meaning better battery management, utilization, and optimization. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 7:15
Has a pretty good battery at 3600 milliamps, definitely bigger than the Air's 3100 mAh. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 9:44
Battery is well-balanced and does a good job. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 9:55
Significant improvements in battery life across the iPhone 17 lineup. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 0:03
The Pro and Pro Max devices have very impressive battery life. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 2:50
The Pro Max can last two days for many users under normal usage. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 3:01
Even with optimized charging capping at 80%, the Pro Max still offers a day and a half of battery life. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 3:13
Charging is faster on some of the iPhone 17s, capable of hitting 40-watt charging. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 3:15
Apple claims impressive battery life with up to 30 hours of video playback and 27 hours of streaming. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 7:01
Supports fast charging, reaching 50% battery in just 20 minutes with a 40-watt adapter or higher. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 7:10
Light or moderate users can easily make it through a full day without needing to charge. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 7:32
Improved efficiency of the A19 chip ensures the battery lasts longer during everyday tasks like streaming and browsing. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 7:39
Battery life is solid and dependable for most users. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 7:50
Apple rates the battery with up to 30 hours of video playback, a big bump over the iPhone 16's 22 hours. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 7:33
Charging is faster, achieving 50% in 20 minutes with a 40-watt adapter. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 8:07
Wireless charging goes up to 25 watts, compared to last year's 22 watts. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 8:12
Features bigger battery life compared to previous base models. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 1:54
Boasts excellent battery life that easily lasts a full day, making low power mode unnecessary. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 14:09
Amazing battery life, can last two full days without charging and stays above 20%. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 6:18
Relieving not to constantly search for a charger. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 6:56
New adaptive battery mode will help battery longevity. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 7:07

Value for Money (58)

Price stayed the same as previous year. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 1:00
Easily the best value iPhone in a very long time. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 14:18
You can save $300 by choosing the base iPhone 17 if you primarily needed the 120 Hz display from the Pro. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 1:24
The iPhone 17 kept the same $799 price but doubled the starting storage to 256GB. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 6:46
Many advantages of the 17 Pro (ProRes, Pro Raw, Genlock, USB 3.0 speeds) are niche features that 99% of users wouldn't care about. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 8:41
Most people won't pay an extra $300 just for a 4x telephoto camera, making the 17 a better value. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 8:55
The cheapest phone in the lineup (iPhone 17) is a really good deal, making more expensive versions feel like worse deals. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 2:18
The iPhone 17 is a 'straight-up good deal' without asterisks. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 6:25
Has a better screen, main camera, selfie camera, battery life, and a more powerful chip than the equivalent Pixel 10, for $100 less. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 6:47
The 17 is so good it makes the Pro models harder to justify due to its value. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 9:49
It provides the full Apple ecosystem experience without feeling like an overspend. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 1:54
There wasn't a big enough jump over the regular 17 to justify the extra money for the Pro model. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 2:34
Offers excellent value for money. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 8:41
Starts at the same launch price as last year but now includes 256GB of storage as standard, which is a huge deal. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 8:50
It's lighter, smaller, cheaper, feels premium, and the compromises compared to the Pro are specific and the gap is not big anymore. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 10:27
Overall, the best iPhone (not Pro or Pro Max) due to its value. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 0:01
Considered the best new iPhone for the money. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 0:36
A massive upgrade for the same price ($799 in UK/US). ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 2:00
The cheapest new iPhone is faster than last year's top-of-the-line flagship. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 9:31
Considered by far the best value iPhone. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 11:29
Starts at a similar price to last year's base model iPhone. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 0:45
Available with cashback offers at launch and additional offers for Diwali season. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 1:14
Opportunity to save a lot of money by claiming GST input, with some getting phones for around 60,000 rupees. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 1:25
Offers the best performing chip in the market at its price bracket, even compared to Android alternatives. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 7:48
Basically the most powerful phone for under 80,000 rupees. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 7:57
Future value if Apple releases demanding AI features, as the RAM, thermals, and new chip are key for running them. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 11:24
Worth the price due to an LTPO panel that goes from 1 to 120 Hz. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 0:32
Upgraded 256 GB of base storage, making it feel more fair at its price point. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 1:15
Offers features like a 120 Hz display and extra storage, removing reasons to buy the more expensive Pro. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 3:01
Good value at $799, being $300 cheaper than the Pro. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 3:14
At its price point, it's a better hardware choice than some new Android phones like the Pixel 10. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 3:21
Is a better buy than the similarly priced iPhone 16 Pro. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 7:46
Is a major upgrade over the iPhone 16 in every important way and offers much better value, making it the 'underrated king' of this year's iPhone lineup. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 7:55
This might be the year to save a ton of money and skip the Pro outright. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 0:22
It might be the best value, feature-packed, all-round base iPhone from any major smartphone manufacturer. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 9:09
It doesn't cost a mountain of money. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 9:34
Seriously an amazing value for any iOS enthusiast. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 4:23
Base model starts at 256 GB of storage, which is huge, and the price didn't go up from last year. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 6:51
One of the best values in a phone ever offered, especially coming from Apple. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 11:23
Starts at an attractive price of $799 for 256GB of storage. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 5:36
Offers a 512GB storage option for $999. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 5:43
Provides better value than the Pro model for most users, as the Pro often includes features they may not use. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 5:52
Hits the balance at a price point of $799, which is a great deal. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 11:46
A great deal if you want to upgrade or for iPhone users. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 11:53
The regular iPhone 17 is a pretty decent value this year. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 8:38
The regular iPhone 17 is a very solid package, especially for its $799 price point. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 8:49
At $799, it offers features closer to a Pro model than ever before. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 8:05
Comes with upgraded base storage, ProMotion technology, and the same front-facing camera and features as the Pro. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 8:11
Perfect for those wanting a great display, solid battery life, and flagship-level performance at a reasonable price. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 8:31
The iPhone 17 is by far the best value and best phone in its price point. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 0:28
It has everything most users need, making the Pro model less necessary. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 9:07
Offers the best value for its price this year. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 1:27
Doubles storage to 256GB for the same price as before. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 1:46
Provides most of the premium iPhone experience at a cheaper price than the Pro, Pro Max, and Air models. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 2:23
Offers updated specs at a cheaper price than other versions released this year. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 4:48
Represents a significantly better value than previous base models. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 5:21
The best option if budget is a concern, offering 90% of Pro features for significantly less. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 16:31
Insane value in the display, as it's the same as higher-end models (other than size). ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 2:45

Software (36)

Future software support for many years. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 15:25
Provides the full iOS 26 experience with nothing cut down. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 8:24
All new visual changes are present and contribute to a nice user experience. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 8:35
Secure Face ID for biometrics and unlocking ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 2:45
Dynamic Island functionality for context-specific info and shortcuts ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 2:52
New software interface iOS 26 with liquid glass design language ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 3:37
At least 5 years of software support ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 4:04
Expected to get around 6 years of software support and updates, offering good longevity. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 6:24
Dynamic Island is a cool UI that transforms and shows info based on background apps. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 2:42
Everything feels super fluid and smooth within iOS 26 with very little issues. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 5:51
The software experience has been smooth. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 6:20
The cleanup tool allows you to quickly remove things in the background in your photos, and it works pretty well. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 6:52
Visual intelligence lets you ask questions about stuff on your screen or from your camera to the AI and get pretty comprehensive results. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 6:59
iOS 26 feels incredibly fluid. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 7:11
Some things look better on iOS 26 than Android 16. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 10:27
Kudos to Apple for stepping up the customization game on iOS 26. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 10:33
Can theme icons, resize widgets, and tweak Control Center layouts. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 10:36
New camera app is better organized with quick access to resolution and frame rate toggles. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 10:41
Love the animations in iOS 26. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 10:46
Visual intelligence feature is very good. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 10:48
Visual intelligence user experience looks very clean and results are enjoyable. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 10:56
Everything feels more alive with nice unique touches like the spatial scene feature. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 11:00
iOS 26 is unique and special. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 11:06
iOS 26 runs absolutely flawless on the iPhone 17. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 11:08
More RAM could allow language models to stay in memory, making Siri more responsive. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 6:20
Features the new iOS 26 call screening capability. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 8:16
Allows for customizable icons (clear, lighter tints) and a liquid glass UI. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 8:40
New visual elements throughout the UI make it feel like an entirely new phone. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 9:15
Receives quick software updates. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 10:04
Includes Emergency SOS and Find My via satellite special features. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 16:09
iOS 26 liquid glass aesthetic is a definite plus. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 2:14
Face ID seems faster and more accurate. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 9:23
Useful Apple intelligence feature for searching through photos. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 9:27
Dynamic Island provides a simple and minimalistic way to show information without getting in the way. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 10:03
Apple intelligence cleanup tool (to cut out people or remove spots) works pretty well. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 10:50
Respects the customizability of the action button. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 11:59

Storage (21)

More storage; starts at 256GB base storage, and the 128GB option is gone. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 1:05
Doubled the base storage from 128 to 256 GB, making it feel $100 cheaper if you were going to upgrade storage anyway. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 6:10
Doubled the base storage to 256 GB. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 0:53
Base storage doubled to 256GB, which is plenty for most users. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 11:18
Comes with 256 GB of starting storage. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 0:51
256 GB is more than enough storage for a lot of people. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 1:01
256GB built-in storage will suffice for most people. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 15:01
Comes with 12 GB of RAM, 50% more than previous Pro iPhones. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 0:03
The Pro Max variant offers up to 2 TB of storage. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 10:37
Available with 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of onboard storage ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 3:27
Increased RAM to 12 gigs (up from 8 gigs) ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 4:20
Superior storage compared to Pixel 10. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 3:37
Starts with double the base storage at 256 GB compared to the iPhone 16. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 0:13
Paired with 8 GB of RAM, which is acceptable for the base model. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 6:39
iPhones run great with lower RAM than Android, so 8GB should be okay. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 6:46
The Pro models come with 12 gigs of RAM. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 5:23
The increased RAM is likely forward-looking, potentially beneficial for future Apple Intelligence features. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 5:56
The base iPhone 17 offers 256 gigs of storage. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 8:42
8GB of RAM is sufficient for daily use and ensures the phone will last for quite some time. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 11:04
Doubling of the base storage to 256 gigs. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 5:45
No need to constantly worry about storage space. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 5:53

Connectivity (16)

Apple N1 modem supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 13:08
Gets expected Wi-Fi 7 speeds and Wi-Fi stays connected reliably after the first update. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 13:25
The unique design allows for better performance and signal due to extra antenna bands around the camera plateau. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 4:57
Retains MagSafe support for accessories and easy wireless charging. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 6:57
Features USB-C charging to match most other devices. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 3:08
MagSafe is awesome. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 6:16
New C1X 5G chipset works well, with no complaints. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 6:48
New N1 Bluetooth/Wi-Fi chipset creates a more integrated Apple ecosystem with no Qualcomm chips. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 7:00
It gets a nice boost in connectivity with Apple's new N1 chip for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 8:19
Bluetooth 6 support is included, with potential for better Wi-Fi performance. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 8:23
Equipped with a USBC port. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 3:42
Offers nice network performance, including fast Bluetooth 6.0 and Wi-Fi 7. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 15:21
Provides better connectivity standards and 5G performance than older 5G iPhones. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 15:29
Functions as a better core phone (calls, reliability) than older iPhones (e.g., 12, 13). ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 15:54
AirDrop seems faster and more reliable. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 9:18
USBC is more compatible with third-party accessories like external storage. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 12:33

Audio (12)

Speakers are a significant step up from the iPhone Air. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 10:56
Stereo speakers offer good sound quality, clean with decent low-end ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 3:09
The speakers are loud and clear. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 0:29
It has a stereo speaker setup (unlike the Air). ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 5:16
Speakers sound good, very clear, very clean. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 6:27
Speakers are definitely better than the Air, which is a more expensive device. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 6:38
Speakers sound pretty good with a dual setup, delivering clear, balanced audio with decent depth and bass. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 5:36
Speaker quality is better than the single speaker setup on the iPhone Air, despite the Air costing more. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 5:46
Voices come through well, providing an immersive audio experience. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 5:57
Speakerphone performance is nearly as loud as the iPhone 17 Pro. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 16:16
Speakers are pretty good, with surprising bass and loudness. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 8:10
Default microphones are great for audio recording. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 8:20

Other (5)

Ultrawide is sharper and doubles as a legit macro shooter. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 8:37
Performance is way behind the iPhone 17 (when comparing to Pixel 10). ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 3:33
iPhones always have the best resale value out of any other phone. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 9:47
iPhones are typically better in video, outperforming Pixel's video output. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 7:42
iPhones handle imperfect lighting more reliably in video recording. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 7:56

Cons (182)

Camera (59)

Feels like missing out on the log footage feature, which is not available on the base model. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 12:46
Lacks advanced camera features like ProRes, ProRes RAW, or Pro Raw. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 11:35
Lacks a telephoto zoom lens. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 15:29
The main camera sensor is a bit smaller than the Pro's, meaning the Pro models get more natural depth of field and a bit more detail, and tend to be slightly better in low light. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 3:29
The main camera's field of view is a bit narrower at 26mm compared to the Pro's 24mm. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 3:43
This phone sadly lacks a telephoto module. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 4:04
The lack of a dedicated 4x telephoto lens is the biggest overall difference from the iPhone 17 Pro, as the 2x sensor crop zoom cannot compete. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 4:10
Cannot record the full square sensor of the new selfie camera with the stock app. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 7:25
In the dual capture feature, the front camera feed's motion blur is 'baked in' after recording, preventing post-recording adjustments. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 8:04
No telephoto camera, which many phones in its price bracket do have. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 8:28
Misses a couple of settings in the camera app and video recording compared to the Pro models. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 7:20
Does not have a dedicated telephoto lens. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 7:47
Lacks a third telephoto lens, unlike the Pro models. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 3:23
Has a smaller sensor for the main camera compared to the Pro models. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 3:25
Misses out on advanced camera features like log, ProRes, and Pro Raw. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 3:32
Cannot shoot 4K 120fps video. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 3:46
Inferior zoom capabilities (4x and beyond) and low-light nighttime shots compared to Pro models. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 4:39
Rear cameras are not a major step up from last year's iPhone 16 (more of an evolution than a revolution). ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 5:31
The dual capture feature is limiting; less flexible than Samsung phones, doesn't offer split-screen, doesn't save files separately, and is limited to 4K 30fps video. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 6:30
Does not record video in 8K. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 0:48
The new 48-megapixel 4x telephoto lens makes very little difference in overall camera performance. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 2:25
The telephoto lens struggles to focus on close objects, often switching to the main 1x camera. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 2:32
Improvements from the telephoto lens at max zoom are inconsistent and not always noticeable. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 2:39
Still lacks 8K video recording capability. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 2:49
Annoying lens flares from light sources are still present. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 2:53
Main camera: random textures may not be the most organic ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 6:20
Main camera (human subjects): tendency to soften facial detail ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 6:40
Main camera (human subjects): aggressive highlight restoration can result in overly warm and saturated skin tones ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 6:46
New telephoto cam's four times zoom shots are good but not amazing ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 7:42
Telephoto cam: plenty of detail, but a bit of an artificial rendition ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 7:46
Telephoto cam: shots could stand to be a bit sharper ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 7:51
Telephoto cam (human subjects): smoothening of facial detail ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 8:02
Telephoto cam lacks close focusing capability, with a minimum focusing distance of 85 cm ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 8:05
Eight times zoom shots (digital crop) are not too exciting and not better than iPhone 16 Pro ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 8:16
Low light (fourx zoom): some visible softness and noise ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 8:32
Ultra wide cam colors are a bit more muted than the main camera ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 8:43
Selfies themselves aren't too different from the previous generation ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 9:08
Video (low light): some internal reflections caused by lights (long-standing problem for Apple cameras) ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 10:00
Video (low light telephoto): internal reflections are even worse ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 10:08
New telephoto cam is good, but not miles ahead of the old one ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 10:32
Lacks a 12 megapixel telephoto lens, which was present in old iPhone Pros and is available on other phones now. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 4:04
Does not have a telephoto camera like the more expensive iPhone 17 Pro. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 4:22
No telephoto lens. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 8:52
Ultrawide struggles a little bit more at night (compared to the main camera). ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 9:18
Loses out on the telephoto lens (compared to Pro models). ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 11:51
Does not have a true telephoto camera. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 3:12
Needs a third camera. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 10:37
The telephoto lens has a 4x optical zoom, which is technically a step down from the 5x offered last year. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 6:46
Using the 8x crop on the telephoto lens results in some loss of sharpness. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 7:17
Competitor flagships like Pixel and Samsung still deliver something a little better in the stills department, especially in low light conditions. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 7:34
Samsung's flagship phones handle colors a little bit better in video. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 7:52
The reviewer misses the ability to shoot in Pro RAW, a feature exclusive to Pro models. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 8:57
It lacks a telephoto lens, which the reviewer personally prefers over the ultrawide for a two-camera setup. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 7:02
The absence of a telephoto camera is a reason for the reviewer to opt for a Pro model. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 7:19
It doesn't have the telephoto lens present in Pro models. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 7:29
The lack of optical telephoto zoom (like the 8X on the Pro) means the reviewer would still choose the Pro for specific use cases like concerts. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 9:28
Cameras are not as great as what you'll find on the iPhone 17 Pro Max, lacking triple versatility and periscope zoom. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 0:55
Videos and photos initially seemed too yellow (fixed by changing style to natural). ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 4:40
No telephoto lens on the base model (only 1x and 0.5x ultrawide). ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 7:55

Design and Build (27)

Slightly narrower, shorter, and heavier (7g) than the previous model. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 2:38
Will not fit in previous year's iPhone case due to minor size changes. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 2:58
Doesn't offer the latest Pro design and has an 'old feel' to the design. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 14:32
The current blue color is nice but different; the reviewer preferred the punchier blue on the iPhone 16. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 6:09
Design didn't change at all since the iPhone 16. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 8:53
Still rocks a bit on a table due to the corner cameras. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 9:03
Design is very familiar to previous generations. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 1:32
Toughened glass on the back is not Ceramic Shield like the Pro phones. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 14:30
The new aluminum body is easier to scratch compared to the Titanium 16 Pro. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 5:31
Screen scratch resistance is worse than claimed, with marks appearing more easily than on the 16 Pro. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 6:56
More likely to block the speaker when watching videos due to repositioning. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 7:27
Not exactly a compact device, weighing in at over 200g ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 1:10
Anodized coating is less resilient, reported issues with scuffs and scratches around camera island ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 1:22
May be easier to scuff and scratch than previous iPhones ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 10:28
The camera control button has poor positioning, making it uncomfortable and slower to use compared to the touchscreen. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 5:31
The design looks very much like the iPhone 16, lacking significant change. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendati @ 0:31
The regular iPhone 17 has pretty much the same aesthetic as last year, not looking all that special. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 0:42
The Pro devices were initially perceived as too big and bulbous. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 1:07
The Pro devices are still considered large despite growing on the reviewer. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 1:11
The orange color option is very loud, even more so in studio lighting. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 1:28
The black colorway leans more toward dark gray than a true black. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 0:56
On the surface, its design seems just like last year's iPhone 16. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 0:15
The overall design hasn't changed much in terms of looks. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 4:24
At 8mm thick, it is not the thinnest phone available. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 4:30
Looks the exact same as the last generation, with no real new exciting external features. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 1:24
The action button is considered gimmicky by the reviewer, who prefers the traditional ringer switch. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 8:49
Would prefer having the regular ringer switch instead of the action button. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 11:50

Performance (21)

Has the A19 processor, not the A19 Pro. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 6:02
Apps reload a bit more often on the 17 compared to the 17 Pro, due to having 8 gigs of RAM as opposed to 12 on the Pro. ▶ iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! @ 7:17
Comes with the less powerful A19 chip and 8GB of RAM, compared to the Pro's A19 Pro chip and 12GB RAM. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 3:06
Does not use a vapor chamber for cooling (a feature of Pro models). ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 3:10
The A19 chip is less powerful and slightly less efficient than the A19 Pro found in the Pro models. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 8:17
The A19 chip is not as powerful as this year's Pro chip. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 8:30
Day-to-day performance does not feel significantly faster, with improvements mostly noticeable in fringe cases. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 7:37
The Pro Max tends to slightly outscore it in benchmarks ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 4:31
Thermal management results were only slightly better than the iPhone 16 Pro ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 4:55
Practical benefits of the new design regarding thermal management don't seem very big ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 10:23
Definitely runs hotter than the iPhone 17 Pro Max (in benchmarks). ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 1:21
Not an ideal phone for gaming. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 1:35
Lacks the incredible thermal management of the iPhone 17 Pros for even better sustained performance. ▶ iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! @ 6:08
Warms up during long gaming sessions or extended 4K recording. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 7:38
Doesn't include the new vapor chamber cooling system found in Pro models. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 7:43
Loses out on the vapor chamber cooling system (compared to Pro models). ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 11:53
After 30+ minutes of Genshin Impact gameplay, there was some throttling and the screen dimmed down a little bit. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 4:33
Doesn't have a vapor chamber (unlike the Pro models, which are better for extended gaming sessions). ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 4:57
Apple's in-house chip development means they don't have the expertise of Qualcomm over the years (potential downside). ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 7:30
The A19 chip's performance is not a massive leap from the A18, and not noticeably different in day-to-day use. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! @ 5:26
The A19 base chip isn't as good as the Pro chip. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 2:11

Software (18)

Occasional stutters, potentially due to adaptive power or the operating system. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 8:10
No real improvements to Apple Intelligence in the last couple of months. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 8:35
Lack of tangible use cases or features to accompany the neural accelerators and other hardware changes at launch. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 0:35
Hardware development is ahead of software development for Apple intelligence features, meaning these features are not yet available. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 9:45
No fingerprint reader ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 2:49
Apple Intelligence in its current form is generally pretty uneventful. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 7:11
The reviewer doesn't find themselves using Apple Intelligence very often. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 7:20
Other companies (e.g., Google Pixel 10 Pro XL) do AI better than Apple as of today. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 7:32
Took a few days to warm up to iOS 26. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 10:13
At first, iOS 26 liquid glass design language felt a little bit overdone (too glossy, too reflective). ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 10:17
Visual intelligence is not as instant as circle to search (a competitor feature). ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 10:54
There's a slight delay when using Apple Intelligence's on-device language models, possibly due to memory swapping. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 6:14
The new clear icons in the UI can be confusing initially, requiring adjustment as the brain relearns app locations without color-coded memory. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 8:59
The new UI is less minimal, more 'in-your-face,' and can be distracting at first. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 9:48
The new liquid glass camera interface requires adjustment due to its different design. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 13:12
Initial issues with typos due to an iOS 26 keyboard bug (though later fixed or user adapted). ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 3:44
Struggles to see a real use case for Apple intelligence beyond fun emojis and the cleanup tool. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 10:33
Siri is not useful enough without needing to use ChatGPT. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 10:57

Display (15)

Colors are a little more pastel than in the past. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 1:48
Smaller display compared to Pro Max models. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 15:31
Still features the Dynamic Island, which the reviewer dislikes. ▶ iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) @ 6:30
Anti-reflective coating on the glass doesn't make it completely reflection-free like nano anti-reflective coating on studio displays. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 4:17
Display is only available in a single 6.3-inch size for the base model. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 5:43
Brightness numbers may not be as high as other phones tested ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 2:07
Large cutout for the selfie camera is back and visible as ever ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 2:36
Anti-reflective coating is not quite on par with the Galaxy S25 Ultra. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 0:56
The perceived increase in brightness is not as significant as the numerical jump suggests due to logarithmic perception of light. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 2:42
Scrolling through Instagram, some HDR videos were initially much brighter than others (fixed with a setting). ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 4:17
Display initially seemed too warm with True Tone on (fixed with a setting). ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 4:32
Dynamic Island was initially disappointing due to lack of perceived usefulness. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 4:51
Cannot achieve max brightness (3,000 nits) without automatic brightness mode enabled. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 5:22
Automatic brightness mode is annoying, as the reviewer prefers manual brightness control. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 5:36
Does not find the always-on display useful due to having other devices for time and notifications. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 11:08

Battery Life (14)

Only lasted 10 minutes longer than the Air in an intensive battery test. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 10:17
Battery life shows a significant jump when upgrading to the 17 Pro, indicating the 17's battery isn't as good. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 10:20
Battery upgrade inconsistent: 12-15% improvement for eSIM-only versions (e.g., US) vs. ~6% for physical SIM versions (e.g., Europe, India). ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 3:27
Battery life is worse than the Pro Max and Pro models. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 1:47
Battery mAh sounds a little underwhelming (though efficiency mitigates this). ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 5:08
Charging is not as fast as some Android phones. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 6:02
Battery doesn't last the whole day, like the reviewer would like. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 9:57
Should have faster charging (should go up to 65 watts, not 40-46 watts). ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 10:22
Needs a bigger battery. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 10:46
Battery life on the Pro and Pro Max drains quite fast when playing heavy games. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 2:56
While charging can hit 40 watts, it sustains it for only a short time before dropping quickly. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 3:21
Heavy users may need to charge it at least once a day. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 7:19
Has a smaller battery compared to the Pro Max, and is not designed for users seeking maximum battery life. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 1:03
The USBC port doesn't charge as fast as the Pro models. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 3:42

Storage (12)

USB 2.0 with slow transfer speeds. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 2:22
Only 8GB of RAM compared to 12GB on Pro models. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 5:55
USB 2.0 data transfer speeds are still slow for moving large files. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 8:15
Offers lower storage options compared to Pro models. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 3:14
The USBC port is slower (though this only matters for ProRes files, which the 17 can't shoot anyway). ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 3:16
Heavy content creators or videographers may need to opt for the 512GB variant or Pro phones with up to 2TB storage. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 15:08
Storage is not expandable through a micro SD card ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 3:32
Doesn't pack as much RAM as the Pro models. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 1:37
Wishes it had 12 GB of RAM instead of 8 GB. ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 6:43
The regular iPhone 17 only gets 8 gigs of RAM, compared to 12 gigs in Pro models. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 5:27
It's not immediately clear what the extra RAM in the Pro models is really for, as its benefits are not yet fully visible. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! @ 5:31
The 8GB of RAM might show its age long-term, particularly in four or five years. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks @ 10:51

Connectivity (6)

Signal strength, while generally good, is not as good as Pro/Pro Max models and sometimes drops in low signal areas. ▶ iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises @ 12:26
No millimeter wave connectivity. ▶ iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! @ 8:27
Uses an older generation USB port (not USB 3.1), which is considered an unnecessary omission by Apple. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 14:00
USB 2.0 connection is not adequate at this price point. ▶ IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! @ 3:59
Loses out on faster USB speeds (compared to Pro models). ▶ I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Revie @ 11:55
The USBC port has made things harder by requiring new charging cables for various uses, and AirPods still use Lightning. ▶ Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned @ 12:02

Audio (4)

Has inferior speakers compared to Pro models. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 3:14
Speakers are not as good as the Pro and Pro Max models, lacking some richness, bass, and a wider sound stage. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 11:01
Stereo speakers are not as loud as last year, with an average loudness rating ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 3:03
Speakers are not as loud as other devices. ▶ iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! @ 6:29

Overall (3)

No 17 Plus model this year, meaning a bigger screen requires buying the Pro Max. ▶ 2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] @ 2:52
Considered an optional upgrade primarily for power users, with limited appeal for the average consumer. ▶ iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing @ 10:32
Overall, it's not a 'slam dunk' upgrade over its predecessor ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Pro review @ 10:41

Value for Money (3)

Missing certain Pro features like ProRes and a dedicated telephoto camera. ▶ Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year @ 13:09
Cannot recommend buying the phone solely for Apple Intelligence. ▶ iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! @ 7:22
Main differences from the Pro models are the lack of a telephoto lens and using the A19 chip instead of the A19 Pro. ▶ iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) @ 8:19

Review sources

I Didn’t Expect the iPhone 17 to Be This Good - 30 Day Review by Everyday Legends — 88 pros, 13 cons
Apple iPhone 17 Pro review by GSMArena Official — 59 pros, 27 cons
Apple iPhone 17 Review ; The Best iPhone This Year by iGyaan — 74 pros, 8 cons
iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - Even BETTER Than You Think! by Dave2D — 48 pros, 14 cons
2 Weeks with the iPhone 17... [Shot on iPhone 17] by The Tech Chap — 41 pros, 17 cons
iPhone 17 Review | The BEST iPhone! by Booredatwork.com — 50 pros, 8 cons
iPhone 17 Review After 2 Weeks by Nick Ackerman — 47 pros, 9 cons
iPhone 17 After 1 Month: VERY Underrated! by Terren Rule — 51 pros, 4 cons
Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned by Carter Nolan — 34 pros, 16 cons
iPhone 17 Review: Apple’s Real Winner This Year! by MacRumors — 41 pros, 7 cons
IT'S TOO GOOD! | iPhone 17 Review 1 Month Later! by NewEsc Tech — 39 pros, 7 cons
iPhone 17 One Month Later… (HONEST Review) by Vlad’s Gaming Tech World — 42 pros, 4 cons
iPhone 17 Pro Review - Something’s Missing by Mrwhosetheboss — 29 pros, 14 cons
iPhone 17 Review – Forget the 17 Pro! by ZONEofTECH — 33 pros, 6 cons
iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks! by Marques Brownlee — 30 pros, 8 cons
iPhone 17 Review After Actually Using It - Few Compromises by zollotech — 23 pros, 12 cons
iPhone 17 Review - Apple’s Best Value & An Easy Recommendation by Brian Tong — 30 pros, 2 cons
iPhone 17 Review - Best iPhone In Years! by Dion Schuddeboom — 28 pros, 3 cons
iPhone 17: The Truth After 2 Months (Surprising) by Alex Gear & Tech — 27 pros, 3 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Apple iPhone 17 worth buying?

Based on 19 independent YouTube reviews, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 4.3/5 with 814 positive and 182 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #7 in the Smartphones category.

What do reviewers like most about the Apple iPhone 17?

The most praised aspects are camera, display, design and build — Camera (192 mentions), Display (112 mentions), Design and Build (102 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the Apple iPhone 17?

Reviewers most frequently criticize camera, design and build — Camera (59 mentions), Design and Build (27 mentions).

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