iPhone 17

The iPhone 17 is likely the most improved standard model iPhone that Apple has released in a long time.  With the absence of the raw improvements to iPhone performance that Apple has typically relied on in their recent standard model releases, Apple has centered their attention on the iPhone user’s experience with the display, the iPhone cameras, the battery, and overall iPhone usage.  

So, the iPhone 17 could be solid choice for you, if you have been wanting a non-Pro model iPhone.

The first of many improvements to the iPhone that you will see is the updated display with a size increase to 6.3 inches and the newest Super Retina XDR display.  With the release of the iPhone 17, Apple has included ProMotion to this iteration of the standard model iPhone.  The inclusion of ProMotion means that the iPhone 17’s display has an adaptive refresh rate of 120 Hz.  The iPhone 17 display has a dynamic refresh rate of 1 Hz to 120Hz in order to conserve battery during low power display usage.  Apple has made the iPhone 17 display more viewable in the bright sun and has made the display more scratch and impact resistant.

The design hasn't changed as Apple has continued with their premium aluminum frame and glass back. Newer colors of Mist Blue and Lavender, newly designed in colors include Lavender, Mist Blue, and an overall upgrade to the standard iPhone and the premium design of the standard model iPhone.  

The iPhone 17 has both an Action Button and a Camera Control Button. The newly designed buttons allow the user to customize their display and shortcuts in order to launch the camera, improve/edit camera settings, and/or enable the new Camera Control button all from the main display, and do so without having to search through menus.

Everything runs on Apple’s latest A19 chip, and because of that, all of the iPhone 17's processes run insatiably fast. Editing videos, extreme multitasking, and even the most graphics-demanding games run with ease. The addition of 8GB of RAM also allows for greater implementation of Apple’s AI assistance features. Furthermore, the responsiveness of the phone will be maintained with these updates.

The iPhone 17’s camera system has also seen a large advancement. The iPhone 17 has a 48MP primary camera that is paired with a 48MP ultra-wide camera, giving users the tools to capture richer and deeper details in the shots that they take. Even the front facing camera has seen improvement and now features 18MP Center Stage technology. Thus, apple's image processing continues to be one of its biggest strengths, producing natural colors, excellent dynamic range, and some of the best smartphone video quality available today.

The A19 chip also positively impacts the iPhone 17’s battery life of 3,692 mAh. As a result, the iPhone 17 can deliver longer screen time while still remaining slim and lightweight. Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 make wireless tasks run even smoother, and 40W fast charging makes plugging in less of an inconvenience. The new N1 wireless chip also helps prepare the phone for future wireless tasks.

Apple's iPhone 17 incorporates innovative software features with Apple's latest Liquid Glass design and hardware features with the incorporation of on-device AI processing for privacy and advanced Live Translation, Visual Intelligence, and more intuitive Siri. All the features are added to modernize the hardware and software of the device.

Currently, the features added to the iPhone 17 includes the smooth 120 Hz display, more advanced software features, faster hardware, and more efficient cameras. However, the added features combine the desired device upgrades and features. 

So, the iPhone 17 easily wins the competition for a flagship premium device that offers a great balance of performance and efficiency and is supported with advanced camera capabilities and long-term software support.