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SCORE iPhone 17 $829 at Apple Pros Upgraded 1-120Hz display
New camera features
Longer battery life
Faster charging Cons Minimal design updates to last year
Apple Intelligence can still feel like a work in progress
For the past couple of weeks, I've been carrying two phones: the iPhone 17 and the iPhone Air. And while the latter has drummed up more fanfare among my curious friends and colleagues, it's the iPhone 17 that strikes me as the more all-encompassing device, ticking the key boxes without costing a fortune -- at least compared with the rest of Apple's new lineup.
It's easy to overlook the iPhone 17, especially in a year when the ultra-slim iPhone Air and vivid orange iPhone 17 Pro have stolen the spotlight. But advancements in the iPhone 17's display, cameras and battery have helped this entry-level device feel like it's narrowing the chasm separating it from its pricey Pro counterparts. These subtle upgrades add up to notable improvements that make the baseline model well worth your attention.
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