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iPhone 17
The standard iPhone with a 120Hz screen and two 48MP cameras, now $899 after a $100 price rise.
A newer model, the iPhone 18, is expected spring 2027. Apple has also raised its price by $100 since launch.
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Our take
The iPhone 17 has been on sale for over a year, and Apple skipped a standard iPhone 18 in September; it's now widely reported for spring 2027. Apple also raised this model's price from $799 to $899 in September 2026.
That makes this a poor moment to pay full price. If you can wait a few months, do; if you can't, look at carrier deals or Apple's refurbished store.
Research-based: we haven't tested this model ourselves. It's built from Apple's specs, published tests and owner reports.
Pros & cons
What's good
- 120Hz ProMotion screen
- Two 48MP rear cameras
- Good battery claim (30 h video)
- Light at 177 g
What's not
- Price went up $100 to $899
- No telephoto camera
- USB 2 speeds
Most people who want a great all-round iPhone
You can wait a few months: the iPhone 18 is expected in spring 2027
Prices
| Model (Apple, US) | Price |
|---|---|
| 256GB | $899 |
| 512GB | $1,099 |
Prices checked Nov 12, 2026. They can change at any time. How we get prices.
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Key specs
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| AppleiPhone 17 | |
|---|---|
| Buying | |
| Apple price from | $899 |
| Buy-now score | 42/100 (Wait if you can) |
| Released | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Launch | |
| Announced | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Released | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Status | Available |
| Body | |
| Dimensions | 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm |
| Weight | 177 g |
| Build | Ceramic Shield 2 front, color-infused glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual eSIM (2 active, stores 8+); no physical SIM (US model) |
| Water/dust | IP68 (6 m for 30 min, IEC 60529) |
| Display | |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, Dynamic Island, Always-On, HDR, True Tone, P3, 2,000,000:1 contrast |
| Size | 6.3 in |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 px, 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | ProMotion adaptive, up to 120Hz (down to 1Hz Always-On) |
| Brightness | 1000 nits typical, 1600 nits HDR peak, 3000 nits outdoor peak, 1 nit minimum |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2, anti-reflective and oleophobic coatings |
| Platform | |
| OS | Ships with iOS 26 / current iOS 27 |
| Chip | Apple A19 |
| CPU | 6-core (2 performance + 4 efficiency) |
| GPU | 5-core with Neural Accelerators, hardware ray tracing |
| Neural engine | 16-core Neural Engine |
| Memory | |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| RAM | 8GB (reported) |
| Main camera | |
| Lenses | 48MP Fusion Main, 26 mm, f/1.6, sensor-shift OIS; 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide, 13 mm, f/2.2, 120 deg. Optical-quality 2x Telephoto (12MP, 52 mm crop from Main); 4x optical-quality range, up to 10x digital |
| Features | True Tone flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, 48MP macro, spatial photos, Night mode, Portraits, Photographic Styles |
| Video | 4K Dolby Vision 24/25/30/60 fps; 1080p slo-mo 120/240 fps; Cinematic 4K30; Action mode 2.8K60; spatial 1080p30; Dual Capture 4K30; HEVC/H.264 |
| Selfie camera | |
| Lens | 18MP Center Stage, f/1.9, autofocus, TrueDepth (Face ID) |
| Video | 4K Dolby Vision 24/25/30/60 fps; Cinematic 4K30; 1080p120 slo-mo; Dual Capture |
| Sound | |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers; Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos playback |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Connectivity | |
| Cellular | 5G sub-6 GHz and mmWave (n258/n260/n261), 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE; model A3258 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2x2 MIMO, Apple N1 chip |
| Bluetooth | 6 |
| Positioning | Dual-frequency GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes, reader mode, Express Cards with power reserve |
| UWB | 2nd-gen Ultra Wideband |
| Satellite | Emergency SOS, Messages, Find My and Roadside Assistance via satellite |
| USB | USB-C, USB 2 (480Mb/s), DisplayPort up to 4K HDR |
| Features | |
| Biometrics | Face ID |
| Sensors | Barometer, high dynamic range gyro, high-g accelerometer, proximity, dual ambient light, magnetometer |
| Other | Action button, Camera Control, Thread, Crash Detection |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 3,692 mAh (reported) |
| Video playback | Up to 30 h (27 h streamed) |
| Wired charging | 50% in 20 min with 40W+ adapter (Apple); about 27-28W peak measured (reported) |
| Wireless | MagSafe up to 25W, Qi2 up to 25W |
| Misc | |
| Colours | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender |
| US price | 256GB $899, 512GB $1,099 with carrier activation; $929 / $1,129 unlocked (raised from $799 launch price on 2026-09-09) |
How it compares
| This pageiPhone 17 | iPhone 16 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $899 | $799 | $1,099 | $699 |
| Verdict | Wait if you can | Wait if you can | Wait if you can | Okay to buy |
| Chip | A19 | A18 | A19 Pro | A19 (4-core GPU) |
| Display | 6.3-inch OLED, ProMotion 120Hz | 6.1-inch OLED, 60Hz | 6.5-inch OLED, ProMotion 120Hz | 6.1-inch OLED, 60Hz |
| Rear cameras | 48MP Main + 48MP Ultra Wide | 48MP Main + 12MP Ultra Wide | 48MP Main (single camera) | 48MP Main (single camera) |
| Battery | Up to 30 h video playback | Up to 22 h video playback | Up to 27 h video (40 h with MagSafe Battery) | Up to 26 h video playback |
| Storage | 256GB or 512GB | 128GB only | 256GB to 1TB | 256GB or 512GB |
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iPhone 18
Expected spring 2027 · high confidence
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Questions people ask
Should I buy the iPhone 17 now?
Wait if you can. A newer model, the iPhone 18, is expected spring 2027. Apple has also raised its price by $100 since launch.
How much does the iPhone 17 cost?
Apple sells it from $899 in the US (256GB: $899, 512GB: $1,099). It launched at $799, so Apple has raised the price since.
When will the iPhone 17 be replaced?
The iPhone 18 is expected spring 2027, according to reports we rate high confidence. Apple hasn't announced it.
Who is the iPhone 17 best for?
Most people who want a great all-round iPhone. Skip it if you can wait a few months: the iPhone 18 is expected in spring 2027.
Sources
- Apple iPhone 17 tech specs (checked Nov 12, 2026)
- Apple Newsroom: Apple debuts iPhone 17 (checked Nov 12, 2026)
- Apple Store: buy iPhone 17 (checked Nov 12, 2026)
- MacRumors: iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air specs, battery capacities and RAM (checked Nov 12, 2026)
- MacRumors: iPhone Air USB-C charging speeds tested (includes iPhone 17) (checked Nov 12, 2026)
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