Apple iPhone 17: Specs, Key Features & Rivals

For flagship smartphone shoppers, the iPhone 17 from Apple is one of the options worth knowing. Key rivals to keep in mind are Pixel 10, Nothing Phone 3 and Galaxy S25.

Screen size6.3 in
ChipsetA19
Main camera48 MP
Weight6.24 oz
Base storage256 GB

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Key Specifications

Display

Display: Apple iPhone 17
Screen size	6.3 in
Panel type	OLED, ProMotion 120 Hz (Super Retina XDR)
Resolution	2622 x 1206
Pixel density	460 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz
Peak brightness	3,000 nits
Always-on display	Yes

Performance

Performance: Apple iPhone 17
Chipset	A19
CPU cores	6
Process node	3 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage: Apple iPhone 17
Base storage	256 GB
Max storage	512 GB
microSD slot	No

Camera

Camera: Apple iPhone 17
Main camera	48 MP
Ultra-wide camera	48 MP
Rear cameras	2
Front camera	18 MP
Max video	4K60 Dolby Vision

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging: Apple iPhone 17
Rated video playbackManufacturer rating	30 h
Wireless charging	25 W
Port	USB-C (USB 2)

Software & Updates

Software & Updates: Apple iPhone 17
OS at launch	iOS 26

Design & Build

Design & Build: Apple iPhone 17
Height	5.89 in
Width	2.81 in
Thickness	0.31 in
Weight	6.24 oz
Water & dust rating	IP68
Frame	Aluminum

Price

Price: Apple iPhone 17
Launch price	$799

How It Stacks Up in the Flagship Smartphone Class

On refresh rate, the iPhone 17 exceeds the class average by 9.5% in raw numbers. Relative to the class average, the iPhone 17 reads 15% higher on rated video playback. Measured on weight, the iPhone 17 sits 14% over the average for similar models.

Refresh rate

120 Hz · class avg 109.6 Hz

Rated video playback

30 h · class avg 26 h

Weight

6.24 oz · class avg 7.10 oz

Peak brightness

3,000 nits · class avg 2,416.8 nits

Base storage

256 GB · class avg 196 GB

Main camera

48 MP · class avg 61 MP