A Display Worthy of the ‘Pro’ Name
For years, the standard iPhone model has felt like a compromise for those unwilling to shell out for the ‘Pro’ series, but the iPhone 17 finally bridges that gap. The most striking upgrade is the 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED featuring Apple’s 120Hz ProMotion technology. This provides a buttery-smooth scrolling experience that makes the iPhone 16’s static 60Hz panel feel decidedly dated. With a peak brightness of 3,000 nits and a new anti-reflective coating, the iPhone 17 isn’t just bigger; it’s significantly more readable in direct sunlight than its predecessor.
Performance and Battery: The A19 Advantage
Under the hood, the A19 chip is more than just a minor iterative bump. Our benchmark testing revealed a staggering performance leap, with the iPhone 17 outperforming the A18-powered iPhone 16 by nearly 50% in certain tasks. This efficiency translates directly into legendary battery life—clocking in at over 24 hours in our tests compared to the 16’s 17.5 hours. Furthermore, the camera system sees a massive overhaul with a new 48MP ultra-wide sensor and a versatile 18MP front-facing camera that supports orientation-independent shooting, making it the most flexible standard camera array Apple has ever produced.
- Processor: A19 Chip (iPhone 17) vs. A18 Chip (iPhone 16)
- Display: 120Hz ProMotion & Always-On vs. 60Hz Static Display
- Battery Life: 24h 31m vs. 17h 47m (Tested)
- Base Storage: 256GB included vs. 128GB on the base iPhone 16
- Front Camera: 18MP Center Stage with square sensor vs. 12MP Standard
Editor’s Comment : Don’t let the $100 price difference deceive you; the iPhone 16 is actually the more expensive choice in terms of value. When you consider that the iPhone 17 starts with double the storage (256GB) and finally includes the high-refresh-rate display we’ve been begging for, the choice is clear. If you’re currently holding an older model, the iPhone 17 is the first standard model in years that feels like a true flagship upgrade.
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