Apple iPhone 17  

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Camera
No true telephoto lens: Missing optical zoom reach.

Performance
Thermal limitations: Heat buildup and mild throttling under heavy GPU loads due to lack of vapor-chamber cooling.

Design
Stagnant design: Barely changed from last year.

Display
Peak brightness sustain: Boost doesn’t last as long as some rivals.

Auto-brightness sustain modest: Display doesn’t always maintain higher brightness.

Software
Apple Intelligence immature: Early-stage features with limited real payoff.

Connectivity
USB-C limited to 2.0 speeds: Outdated data transfer standard.

Apple iPhone 17  

4th best phone of 2025 - check cons

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Camera
Dependable cameras: Main and ultrawide shooters improved through better image processing.

Dolby Vision 4K60 video capture: Superb stabilization for high-quality video.

18MP selfie camera: Equipped with OIS, PDAF, and multi-aspect modes for sharp, versatile shots.

Performance
A19 platform performance: Industry-leading efficiency with instant responsiveness and smooth multitasking.

Design
Refined compact flagship: Iterative refresh with noticeable polish.

Premium build: Lightweight, thinner bezels, IP68 rating, and new colors.

Display
6.3-inch LTPO OLED display: Gorgeous panel with 1Hz–120Hz adaptive refresh, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On, and excellent calibration.

~1,000-nit sustained brightness: Readable outdoors even if peak boost doesn’t last as long as rivals.

Battery
Modern charging support: PD3.2/AVS wired, 25W Qi2/MagSafe wireless, and reverse wired for accessories.

Improved battery life: Lasts through demanding days thanks to efficiency.

Storage
256GB NVMe storage standard: Doubled capacity without a price increase.

Connectivity
Next-gen connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, UWB gen2, satellite SOS, and USB-C video out.

Apple iPhone 17  

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ranking-point The Best Phone Of 2025: #4

ranking-point The Highest Optical Zoom Of 2025: #43

ranking-point The Largest Screen Size Of 2025: #42

ranking-point The Smallest Screen Size Of 2025: #5

ranking-point The Lightest Phone Of 2025: #6

ranking-point The Thinnest Phone Of 2025: #15

ranking-point The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2025: #40

ranking-point The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2025: #18

ranking-point The Cheapest Phone Of 2025: #21

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Apple iPhone 17  

4th best phone of 2025 - check pros

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Last update: 2025-10-18

Apple iPhone 17

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4th best phone of 2025 - check reviews

6.3-inch

177g

8mm

27W

waterproof

89

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* Screen covers 90.1% of body.