The vanilla Apple iPhone 17 was announced today , along with three of its siblings. The iPhone 17 is the most affordable member of the family, and we’re here to take a closer look at its specs.
Here are the Apple iPhone 17 specs… the ones we know of
As per usual, Apple did not publish every single tidbit, so we’ll talk about the specs that we know of at this point in time. There’s only so much we can do considering Apple’s practice, of course.
The Apple iPhone 17 is fueled by the Apple A19 processor. The ‘Pro’ models come with the ‘Pro’ variant of this chip. That is a 3nm processor, but it’s manufactured using the latest 3nm tech.
Having said that, the iPhone 17 ships with 8GB of RAM, and you can choose between three storage options. The phone is available in 256GB, and 512GB storage flavors, at least in the US. Do note that you cannot expand its storage, however. So, be wise when choosing which variant to get.
It has a larger display than its predecessor
Apple opted to use a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display here, which is the same display size as on the iPhone 17 Pro . It supports a 120Hz refresh rate (1-120Hz). That display has a resolution of 2622 x 1206 pixels, and it offers a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. HDR is also supported. The display is protected by the Ceramic Shield 2, which is more scratch resistant. This phone is compact, as was its predecessor. Though granted, the Apple iPhone 16 had a 6.1-inch display and was a bit more compact.
A 3,600mAh battery is rumored, but Apple hasn’t confirmed that yet. Apple never does that during launch or on its website. 30W wired charging is supported, along with 25W MagSafe wireless, and possibly 15W Qi wireless charging, as that’s another detail Apple ommitted. The phone does not include a charger in the box.
Apple decided to stick with a two-camera setup on the back
What about the cameras? Well, a 48-megapixel main camera (1x, 2x, and 5x zoom) sits on the back of the phone, and it is backed by a 48-megapixel ultrawide unit. Apple decided to stick with a two-camera setup on this model. A single 18-megapixel snapper is included on the front side.
What about the software? Well, Apple’s iOS 26 comes pre-installed on the iPhone 17. The phone does have stereo speakers, and it is IP68 certified for water and dust resistance. It supports Wi-Fi 7 as well.
The phone comes in Black, Lavender, Miss Blue, Sage, and White colors. The iPhone 17 measures 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95mm, while it weighs 177 grams.
