The iPhone 17 Pro has officially been unveiled, but should you upgrade? Apple says yes, but we say maybe.
As a current iPhone 14 Pro Max user, I still feel like my three-year-old iPhone gives me everything I need from a smartphone. Sure, it may still have a Lightning Port and no support for Apple Intelligence, but I get around those very minor discomforts by using a MagSafe charger and ChatGPT. Truth be told, the Apple Intelligence features haven’t wowed me enough to make me fork over $1,000 on a newer iPhone.
But a few things, like the improved camera array, A19 Pro chip, and upgraded scratch resistance, make me want to upgrade to the newer model. Here’s how you can decide if it’s time for you. Specifications You should buy the iPhone 17 Pro if.
The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max appear to be exceptional tools for content creators. All three cameras on the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max have been upgraded to 48 MP, and the telephoto lens offers up to 8x optical zoom, which is the longest on an iPhone.
Apple also refreshed its front-facing camera to 18 MP and added support for Center Stage to help you automatically frame your selfies. This uses AI to expand the field of view to include more subjects. The selfie camera’s sensor is also square instead of having a 4:3 aspect ratio, letting you take selfies in portrait or landscape mode without turning your phone.
The new camera system also supports Dual Capture, letting you record what Apple calls ultra-stabilized video from both front and rear cameras simultaneously.
