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Apple iPhone 17

The iPhone 17 is Apple’s 2025 flagship entry model, introducing a refreshed design with a slimmer profile, improved durability, and a new horizontal camera layout shared across the iPhone 17 series. It features a bright, power-efficient LTPO OLED display, smoother performance with Apple’s next-generation A19 chip, and upgraded cameras that deliver sharper photos, better low-light performance, and improved stabilization. For the first time in the non-Pro lineup, the iPhone 17 includes a 24MP front camera, enhanced AI-powered photography, longer battery life, and next-generation wireless performance with Wi-Fi 7 and advanced 5G bands. It maintains Apple’s premium build quality, strong ecosystem integration, and extended software support, making it a reliable upgrade for users who want Pro-level performance without the Pro price.

What to know

Released September 2025; A19 chip; 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR with ProMotion 120 Hz (first base model with 120 Hz); dual 48 MP (Fusion main with 2x, Fusion ultra wide); 18 MP Center Stage front.
256/512 GB (128 dropped); Ceramic Shield 2; IP68; Wi-Fi 7; Apple Intelligence. Starts at $799.

Who this is for

Buyers who want the 2025 standard iPhone with ProMotion and dual 48 MP at a lower price than 17 Pro; strong value in the lineup.

Key tradeoffs

Pros: ProMotion on base; A19; dual 48 MP; 256 GB base. Cons: No telephoto; aluminum; no 8x zoom or Pro video features.

Apple iPhone 17 is powered by the Apple A19 (3 nm). Battery: Li-Ion 3692 mAh .

Launched 9/19/2025

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Full Specifications

Complete technical specifications

Network

Technology

GSM/CDMA/HSPA/EVDO/LTE/5G

2G Bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900

3G Bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO

4G Bands

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3520 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3258 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3519 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3521

5G Bands

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3520 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3258 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3519 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3521

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Launch

Announced

2025, September 09

Status

Available. Released 2025, September 19

Body

Dimensions

149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)

Weight

177 g (6.24 oz)

Build

Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass back

SIM

· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)

Protection

IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)

Display

Type

LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED,

Size

6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2

Resolution

1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)

Protection

Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5

Refresh Rate

120Hz

HDR

HDR10, Dolby Vision,

Brightness

1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)

Screen-to-Body

~90.1% screen-to-body ratio

Features

Anti-reflective coating

Platform

iOS 26

OS Upgradeable

upgradable to iOS 26.1

Chipset

Apple A19 (3 nm)

CPU

Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4xX.X GHz)

GPU

Apple GPU (5-core graphics)

Memory

Card Slot

Internal

256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM

Storage Type

NVMe

Main Camera

Camera 1

48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide),, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS

Camera 2

48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF

Features

Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)

Video

4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.

Selfie Camera

Camera 1

18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)

Features

HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.

Video

4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

3.5mm Jack

Communications

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot

Bluetooth

6.0, A2DP, LE

Positioning

GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC

NFC

Yes

Radio

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort

Features

Sensors

Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Other

Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip), Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite

Battery

Type

Li-Ion 3692 mAh

Wired Charging

Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min

Wireless Charging

25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)

Reverse Charging

4.5W reverse wired

Miscellaneous

Colors

Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender

Models

iPhone18,3, A3520, A3258, A3519, A3521

SAR

1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)

SAR EU

1.49 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)