Test – 7 Biggest iPhone 17 Upgrades You’ll Notice on Day One

A larger 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR screen with 120 Hz ProMotion and a maximum brightness of 3000 nits is featured in the new iPhone 17. It is now strengthened with Ceramic Shield 2 for improved scratch resistance. A 48 MP Dual Fusion rear system and an 18 MP Center Stage front camera are part of the updated photography suite. The powerful A19 chip powers it all, and Apple’s proprietary N1 chip gives you Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. Lastly, to accommodate today’s expanding creative and media demands, entry storage doubles to a baseline of 256 GB.

1. ProMotion at 120 Hz for the base model

Apple’s adaptive 120Hz display is now available on the standard iPhone for the first time, making UI animations, gaming, and scrolling noticeably more fluid. When viewing static content, it can also reduce its refresh rate to conserve power.

2. Larger 6.3-inch screen

Thanks to thinner borders, Apple was able to move the screen from 6.1″ to 6.3″ without making the phone feel oversized. Typing, viewing videos, and framing photos in the Camera app are all made easier with more canvas.

3. A screen that is brighter and less reflective

With a new anti-reflective coating that reduces reflections and a peak of 3,000 nits, the panel’s visibility outside is significantly improved (Apple highlights fewer reflections on the marketing page). In direct sunlight, that combination improves the visibility of maps, messages, and photographs.

4. Performance leap for A19

The A19 features an enhanced Neural Engine with hardware ray tracing support, a 6-core CPU, and a 5-core GPU. Anticipate more stable high-fps gaming, faster app launches, and more space for Apple Intelligence features.

5. Dual Fusion 48MP rear cameras

A 48MP Fusion Main and a 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide are paired in the rear system. Without a specialized telephoto, you can effectively have three useful focal lengths thanks to the main camera’s clean 2×2 optical-quality crop.

6. Extended battery life

The iPhone 17 can play videos for up to 30 hours, which is a significant improvement over the previous model and will help you get through a full day of intensive use. Additionally, streaming endurance increases.

7. Base storage of 256GB

The base storage doubles to 256GB, which is a significant improvement if you store a lot of games or shoot a lot of 4K video. If necessary, you can still upgrade to 512GB.