iPhone 17 — Overview & key specs
The iPhone 17 is Apple's flagship mainstream model for 2025 featuring a 6.3" Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion (up to 120Hz), the A19 chip, and an 18MP Center Stage front camera. It brings improved durability with Ceramic Shield 2 and a new 48MP Dual Fusion rear camera system.
Display & design
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion up to 120Hz.
- 3000 nits peak brightness (outdoor HDR peak), Always-On display, Dynamic Island.
- Ceramic Shield 2 front for improved scratch resistance.
Performance & battery
- A19 chip (6-core CPU, 5-core GPU with Neural accelerators).
- All-day battery life with fast-charge support (up to ~50% in ~20 minutes claim on Apple pages).
Camera
- 48MP Dual Fusion main + 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide; sensor-shift OIS on main.
- 18MP Center Stage front camera with smarter group framing and Dual Capture video.
| Spec | iPhone 17 |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| Colors | Lavender, Sage, Mist Blue, White, Black |
| Weight & size | ~177 g, 6.24 oz (specs on apple.com) |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth, UWB, NFC |
Source: Apple iPhone 17 official pages.
iPhone 17 Pro — Overview & key specs
The iPhone 17 Pro is the premium model powered by the A19 Pro (with vapor cooling on Pro models), offering Apple's top camera system with all-48MP Fusion sensors and longer optical zoom, improved battery life, and Pro-class storage options.
Display & design
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR, ProMotion up to 120Hz, Always-On.
- Softer reflections, premium build, Ceramic Shield 2 on front.
Performance & storage
- A19 Pro chip — higher sustained performance, vapor cooling system.
- Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB (Pro models).
Camera
- All 48MP Fusion rear sensors — wider dynamic range and higher-res images.
- Longest optical zoom Apple has shipped on an iPhone (multi-step optical range, up to 8x optical illustrated by Apple press material).
| Spec | iPhone 17 Pro |
| Chip | A19 Pro (vapor-cooled) |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Camera | All 48MP Fusion sensors, advanced zoom |
| Battery | Breakthrough battery life claims vs previous generation |
Source: Apple newsroom & iPhone 17 Pro official page.
iPhone 17 Pro Max — Overview
The Pro Max model expands on the Pro with the largest battery and the longest optical zoom on an iPhone, targeted at power users and mobile photographers. (Apple lists Pro Max as the series' top-tier spec model.)
- Top-tier battery life among the 17 lineup.
- Same A19 Pro performance, Pro camera system with maximum optical reach.
- Storage up to 1TB; premium materials and finishes.
Source: Apple iPhone 17 Pro marketing/specs.
iPhone Air — Overview & key specs
Apple introduced the iPhone Air as an ultra-thin model with Pro-class silicon (A19 Pro in some SKUs) and a 6.5" Super Retina XDR display. It focuses on an extremely thin chassis and energy efficiency while retaining many Pro-level features.
Design & display
- 6.5" Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion up to 120Hz, 3000 nits peak.
- Ultra-thin body (Apple claims notably slim dimensions).
Performance & camera
- A19 Pro (and Apple-designed modem chips in some descriptions), optimized for efficiency.
- Single-lens 48MP rear camera (Air trades some Pro features for thinness).
Source: Apple iPhone Air official page & newsroom.
Sources: Apple official pages (iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air), Apple newsroom and major coverage for release context.
