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iPhone 17

Base-model flagship smartphone, dual 48MP cameras and a common upgrade from older iPhones. Summarised automatically from public product information.

Creators cited with it: 10; From 10 reports.
Released: 2025; First cited here by Film Riot, November 2025. Last reported 1 week ago.
Reviewers: Praised for display and battery life; Pushback on build & handling. From 3 reviews. What they said

$814.97

Checked Oct 8, 2026. Verify at the retailer.

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“The Sony camera was sitting in the back, so I was hooking up my camera receiver to that one as well as my mobile phone adapter was hooked up to my iPhone 17 taking a side shot.”
FlytPathOctober 2026Watch the video at 2:59
“…my favorite iPhone camera feature that came out on the iPhone 17, where we can have the phone portrait, but we have the ability to create landscape video.”
Justin Brown - Primal VideoOctober 2026Watch the video

8 more creators cited with it, listed below.

What reviewers say

Based on 3 reviews (1 press, 2 video), newest August 2026

What press and YouTube reviews of the iPhone 17 judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

Display
Battery life
Value

Where reviewers push back

Build & handling

PerformanceNot covered by enough reviews
DisplayRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Reviewers call it a flagship-quality, much-improved display, great outdoors.3 reviews›
Praise (4)
- “It looks great outdoors.”
  VideoMarques Brownlee · October 2025Watch
- “Dare I say a flagship quality display finally.”
  VideoMarques Brownlee · October 2025Watch at 3:35
- “a much improved screen”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Amy Davies · October 2025Read the review
- “finally, Apple gave the display that people have been asking for”
  VideoAndrew Clare · August 2026Watch at 0:32
Battery lifeRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Reviewers praise strong battery life, reaching five hours screen time.2 reviews›
Praise (2)
- “I love having 5 hours of screen on time.”
  VideoMarques Brownlee · October 2025Watch at 5:53
- “a better battery life”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Amy Davies · October 2025Read the review
Ports & connectivityNot covered by enough reviews
Build & handlingSplit: Reviewers are split.Reviewers disagree: great design, size praised; button fiddly, build lesser.3 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “it's still matte all the way around the back and the sides, which I like.”
  VideoMarques Brownlee · October 2025Watch at 8:55
- “I find this size of phone to be just about right for me”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Amy Davies · October 2025Read the review
- “It has a fantastic design, great colors”
  VideoAndrew Clare · August 2026Watch at 0:28
Complaints (2)
- “Personally I find this button to be a little fiddly and hard to use”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Amy Davies · October 2025Read the review
- “not in the same league as the iPhone 17 Pro with its unibody design and Ceramic Shield front and back”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Amy Davies · October 2025Read the review
ValueMostly positive: Leans positive.Reviewers mostly praise value despite pricier storage, some Android competition.3 reviews›
Praise (6)
- “No asterisks, no ifs, ands, or buts, just this phone is actually a good deal.”
  VideoMarques Brownlee · October 2025Watch at 6:30
- “Good value (for an iPhone)”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Amy Davies · October 2025Read the review
- “it represents good value for an iPhone”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Amy Davies · October 2025Read the review
- “the screen is the same as you’ll find on the more expensive iPhone 17 Pro, so you’re getting a good deal there.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Amy Davies · October 2025Read the review
- “The iPhone 17 might be the best bang for your buck iPhone Apple has ever made.”
  VideoAndrew Clare · August 2026Watch at 0:11
- “I'm honestly amazed at how much Apple packed into the $799 phone”
  VideoAndrew Clare · August 2026Watch at 1:34
Complaints (2)
- “there are Android models which – camera wise at least – offer a lot more for the cash”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Amy Davies · October 2025Read the review
- “I wouldn’t shell out another $200/£200 for the additional storage”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Amy Davies · October 2025Read the review