iPhone 17

Base iPhone now has a 120Hz Always-On screen and 256GB storage, but no dedicated zoom lens.

Best For

Most everyday iPhone buyers

Value

Fair

Biggest Strength

ProMotion Always-On display

Biggest Weakness

No dedicated telephoto lens

Community Vote

N/A

would recommend

Key Takeaways

120Hz Always-On screen is now on the base model at the same 6.3-inch size as Pro.

256GB is the entry storage tier at the same relative launch price as before.

Dual 48MP cameras and 18MP selfie suit everyday photos and video.

No telephoto lens; distant zoom relies on digital crop only.

On-device AI features still limited compared with Pixel and Galaxy phones.

Quick Facts

Brand

Apple

Release Date

Sep 19, 2025

Price Range

$1,399 to $1,799 AUD

Pros & Cons

Pros

ProMotion Always-On display

Best value iPhone for most

256GB starting storage

48MP Dual Fusion cameras

Strong everyday battery life

Fast A19 daily performance

Cons

No dedicated telephoto lens

Apple Intelligence still unfinished

Design barely changed vs 16

Heats up in heavy gaming

USB-C limited to USB 2

What Owners Say

The Good

256GB at the entry price feels like better value than last year's 128GB base.

Everyday value is strong if you do not need a zoom lens.

The Bad

Some report Apple Pay card setup failing on new AU units

Personal Hotspot streaming freezes reported versus iPhone 16

Owners frustrated by camera focus behaviour and awkward keyboard editing

Detailed Summary

Panel	6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution	2622 x 1206 at 460 ppi
Refresh rate	ProMotion up to 120Hz
Brightness	1000 nits typical; 1600 HDR; 3000 outdoor peak
SoC	A19
CPU	6-core (2 performance + 4 efficiency)
GPU	5-core with Neural Accelerators
Neural Engine	16-core
Rear system	48MP Dual Fusion (Main + Ultra Wide)
Main	48MP Fusion, 26 mm, f/1.6
Ultra Wide	48MP Fusion, 13 mm, f/2.2, 120° FOV
Front	18MP Center Stage, f/1.9
Zoom	2x optical in / 2x out; 4x optical-quality range; digital to 10x
Video playback	Up to 30 hours
Fast charge	Up to 50% in 20 minutes with 40W adapter
Wireless	MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25W
Dimensions	149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm
Weight	177 g
Build	Aluminium; Ceramic Shield 2 front; colour-infused glass back
Water resistance	IP68 (6 m up to 30 minutes)
Storage	256GB or 512GB
Port	USB-C with USB 2 (up to 480 Mbps)
Wireless	Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Apple N1 chip, 5G
SIM (AU)	Dual SIM (nano-SIM + eSIM); Dual eSIM support
Apple AU list	$1,399 (256GB) to $1,799 (512GB) AUD