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Title: Apple iPhone 17 hands-on: No Plus, no problem

Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:27:47 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/a...

The iPhone Air may get most of the attention at today's Apple event, but the
"regular" iPhone 17 is the one a lot of the iOS faithful will buy. This
year's new model may not look like a massive overhaul since the design is
mostly the same, but don't let that fool you. The company has massively
upgraded the display to include ProMotion and a 120Hz refresh rate. There's
more power under the hood, ready to harness all of the features that Apple
Intelligence and iOS 26 provide. Plus, there's eight more hours of battery
life and faster charging when you need it. And I haven't even mentioned the
camera updates yet, which are highlighted by the Center Stage front camera.

With the introduction of the iPhone Air, Apple nixed the iPhone 17 Plus. Now
you're left to decide between the 6.3-inch iPhone 17, 6.5-inch iPhone Air or
the 6.9-inch iPhone 17 Pro Max (and 6.3-inch Pro) ΓÇö if you're primarily
concerned with size. I was worried the company would leave us with a 6.1-inch
base iPhone, a handset that feels incredibly small after I finally got used
to the iPhone 16 Plus. I'm happy to report that the iPhone 17 bridges the gap
nicely, and I don't think the smaller "regular" model will be a strain on my
delicate sensibilities.

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