Apple’s latest fall event brought a wave of new products, including the iPhone 17 lineup, the next-generation Apple Watch, and AirPods Pro 3. While much of the spotlight typically goes to the Pro models with camera upgrades and the new iPhone Air for its design innovation, this year the standard iPhone 17 quietly stole the show.
Starting at $799 (£799 / AU$1,399), the base model now delivers three major upgrades that dramatically improve everyday use—closing the gap with Apple’s high-end phones like never before.
✨ Top Upgrade 1: ProMotion Display – Smooth at Last
For years, the biggest complaint about Apple’s entry-level iPhones has been the outdated 60Hz screen—a limitation that left it lagging behind Samsung’s Galaxy S25, Google’s Pixel 10, and even mid-range Android devices.
The iPhone 17 finally fixes this with ProMotion adaptive refresh rates:
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1Hz to 120Hz smart adjustment – drops to 1Hz while reading to save battery, ramps up to 120Hz for buttery-smooth gaming and video.
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Previously exclusive to the Pro and iPhone Air (starting at $999), this is now standard on the base model.
Bottom line: the iPhone 17’s display feels instantly more premium.
📱 Top Upgrade 2: Bigger 6.3-Inch Screen with Slimmer Bezels
Apple has upgraded the iPhone 17 to a 6.3-inch display, the same size as the iPhone 16 Pro, while slimming down the bezels to fit it into a body similar to last year’s iPhone 16.
The result is a more immersive and practical everyday experience:
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A wider, more cinematic view for streaming.
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Extra space for gaming controls.
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Easier multitasking, such as switching between apps or viewing documents.
Small body, big screen impact.
🔋 Top Upgrade 3: 30-Hour Video Battery Life
Apple doesn’t disclose exact battery capacities, but this time it shared numbers that speak for themselves:
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iPhone 16 offered 22 hours of video playback.
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iPhone 17 pushes that to 30 hours—a 36% increase.
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Gains come not only from a larger battery but also from the more efficient A19 chip and smarter iOS 26 optimizations.
For frequent travelers or heavy users, this addresses one of the biggest concerns with iPhones: battery anxiety.
In short: it lasts all day—and then some.
🏆 Why the iPhone 17 Is the Best Buy This Year
With a smoother 120Hz ProMotion display, a larger 6.3-inch screen, and all-day battery life, the iPhone 17 redefines what a “base model” iPhone can be.
If you want the core Apple experience without paying extra for Pro features you may not need, the iPhone 17 delivers the best value for money in the lineup.
For many buyers, this might just be the smartest iPhone to buy in 2025.
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