Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone 17 lineup, and it’s one of the most radical shake-ups in years.
There will be no more Plus model, as Apple just revealed the new iPhone 17 series without the larger version that first debuted alongside the iPhone 6S. The big headline this time, however, is that the base model finally gets a 120Hz display — something that has long been standard in the rest of the smartphone world, even in cheaper devices. The screen also includes always-on functionality and an impressive peak brightness of 3000 nits.
Under the hood, we find the new A19 chip, which promises not only better performance but also slightly longer battery life. Apple is also introducing a new protective glass that is said to be three times more scratch resistant and reduce reflections. Other smaller improvements include faster charging, 256 GB of storage as standard, and a Center Stage front camera. iPhone 17 pre-orders open on September 12 at 2:00 PM and shipments begin on September 19. The starting price is set 799 USD.
The alternative model this year, taking over from Plus, is the iPhone Air — a device measuring only 5.6 mm at its thinnest point.
