Key Specifications & Features

Display & Design

• 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED (all-screen)

• Resolution: 2622 × 1206 px (~460 ppi) 

• ProMotion / adaptive refresh rate: 1 Hz to 120 Hz

• Always-On Display support 

• Peak brightness (outdoors): ~ 3,000 nits

• Ceramic Shield 2 on front (improved scratch & crack resistance) 

• Anti-reflective / reduced-glare coating

• Body / frame: aluminum frame, matte glass back 

• Dimensions: ~ 149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm 

• Weight: ~ 177 g 

Processor, Memory & Storage

• Chipset: Apple A19 (3-nm process) 

• CPU / GPU configuration: 6-core CPU + 5-core GPU (with Neural Accelerators) 

• Neural Engine & image processing enhancements (new ISP) 

• RAM: 8 GB (base iPhone 17) 

• Storage options: 256 GB, 512 GB (base) 

Camera System

• Rear camera: Dual-lens system
    • 48 MP “Fusion” wide-angle lens
    • 48 MP ultra-wide lens (upgraded from prior generation) 

• Optical zoom support: 0.5× (ultra-wide), 1×, 2× (via fusion lens) 

• Front (selfie) camera: 18 MP, square sensor, supports Center Stage, improved stabilization 

• Dual Capture: can record simultaneously from front + back cameras (e.g. reaction videos) 

• Video: up to 4K Dolby Vision, with enhancements in stabilization, HDR support, etc.

Battery & Charging

• Battery life: up to ~30 hours video playback (in Apple’s claims) 

• Fast charging:
    • Wired up to 40 W (50% in ~20 minutes) 
    • MagSafe / wireless: up to 25 W, Qi2 support 

• Adaptive Power / battery optimization in iOS 26 to extend battery life 

Connectivity & Networking

• 5G modem (Qualcomm or Apple hybrid) 

• N1 communications chip: supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread networking 

• Ultra Wideband chip (2nd gen) 

• NFC, dual-frequency GPS, eSIM (in many markets) 

Other Features & Miscellaneous

• Face ID (TrueDepth system) remains the biometric method 

• USB-C port (but data speed limited to USB 2.0) 

• Crash Detection, Emergency SOS via satellite, Messages via satellite support 

• Available colors for base model: Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender 

• No physical SIM in many markets (eSIM-only) 

Differences & Upgrades Over iPhone 16 / What’s New

• Base iPhone 17 finally gets 120 Hz ProMotion which was previously limited to “Pro” models.

• Brighter display: peak brightness ~3,000 nits vs ~2,000 nits in iPhone 16. 

• Upgraded ultra-wide camera (48 MP) replacing lower-resolution units of prior generation. 

• Improved charging speeds and battery optimizations.

• New connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread via the N1 chip. 

• More “Pro” features trickling down to base model (e.g. dual capture)