Apple has officially launched its latest iPhone 17 series, which includes four models: the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Each one of these devices continues to break ground on new display technology, processing power and camera capabilities. Our new lineup is sure to impress developers and casual users each in their own way.
The iPhone 17 features a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display, while the iPhone 17 Air boasts a larger 6.5-inch version of the same technology. The new iPhone 17 Pro has a fairly giant 6.3-inch screen. The high-end iPhone 17 Pro Max has an immersive 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR display. These display size and quality innovations help to ensure an improved experience in any application that requires a display.
Design and Dimensions
The iPhone 17 reaches impressive heights of 5.89 inches (149.6 mm) and it’s 2.81 inches (71.5 mm) wide. Measuring only 0.31 inches (7.95 mm) thick, it comes in at 6.24 ounces (177 grams). The iPhone 17 Air is slightly larger at 6.15 inches (156.2 mm) high, 2.94 inches (74.7 mm) wide, and only 0.22 inch (5.64 mm) thick, making it lighter at 5.82 ounces (165 grams).
The iPhone 17 Pro’s physical dimensions are 5.91 inches high by 2.83 inches wide. Added to the mix is a highly manageable profile with an overall thickness of 0.34 inches and an extremely lightweight design tipping the scales at a featherweight 7.27 ounces. At least for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, the biggest of the models, at 6.43 inches (163.4 mm) high and 3.07 inches (78.0 mm) wide. Just 0.34 inches (8.75 mm) thick, it tips the scales at 8.22 ounces (233 grams).
Performance and Processing Power
Just like every model in the iPhone 17 series, all variants are powered by Apple’s new A17 Pro processor. Even the regular iPhone 17 now sports the brand new A19 chip, with a focus on improving performance while increasing efficiency. Aside from the regular iPhone 17, the Pro models have the A19 Pro chip variant. This most advanced chip to date provides higher processing strength, making it great for the most intensive tasks.
The new Snapdragon A19 and A19 Pro chips bring massive leaps in multitasking and gaming performance. Together, these intelligent enhancements make it possible for serious mixed reality users and first-time device owners alike to trust their devices to tackle the most demanding workloads.
Camera Capabilities
Camera technology continues to be at the core of Apple’s new lineup. Take stunning photos and videos with the iPhone 17’s advanced dual-camera system. It comes equipped with a 48MP Fusion Main camera and a secondary 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide camera for .5x, 1x and 2x optical zoom. The iPhone 17 Air comes equipped with an equally impressive 48MP Fusion Main camera system. It enables stunning 1x and 2x optical zoom modes.
Photography reaches astronomical heights on the new Pro models, thanks to their advanced triple-camera system. It’s got a 48MP Fusion Main camera, a 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide camera, and a brand new 48MP Fusion Telephoto camera creating optical zoom of .5x, 1x, 2x, 4x and even up to 8x. This extreme zoom feature gives consumers the ability to shoot amazing photos both close up and far away.
The new iPhone models all start at $799 for the iPhone 17. The iPhone 17 Air starts at $999, the iPhone 17 Pro at $1,099, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max at $1,199.