iPhone 17 features and details (base model)

 Here are the full features and specs of the Apple iPhone 17 (base model) as officially announced and confirmed. If you want comparisons with Pro / Air / Pro Max, I can give those too.

Key Features & New Upgrades

1. Center Stage Front Camera

18 MP sensor. 

First square front-camera sensor for selfies/videos. 

Supports auto-rotating from portrait to landscape when more people are in frame, so you don’t have to physically rotate the phone. 

Dual Capture: can record via front and rear cameras simultaneously. 

Ultra-stabilised video in 4K HDR. 

2. Rear Camera System

Dual 48 MP “Fusion” rear cameras: Main (with optical‑quality 2× Telephoto built‑in) + Ultra Wide. 

Ultra Wide gives better detail for wide or macro shots. 

New Photographic Styles, including a “Bright” style (to brighten skin tones and add vibrance). 

3. Display & Build

6.3‑inch Super Retina XDR OLED display. 

ProMotion tech: adaptive refresh rates up to 120 Hz. 

Always‑On display (shows time, widgets, Live Activities) and can drop down to 1 Hz to save power. 

Peak outdoor brightness: 3000 nits. Higher HDR peak too. 

New Ceramic Shield 2 front glass — claimed to be 3× better scratch resistance vs previous generation, plus improved anti‑reflection/glare. 

4. Performance & Processor

New A19 chip, built on 3‑nanometer process. 

6‑core CPU (2 high‑performance + 4 efficiency cores). 

5‑core GPU. 

Enhanced Neural / ISP / Neural Engine for Apple Intelligence & camera improvements. 

5. Battery & Charging

Claimed “all‑day battery life.” 

Up to 30 hours video playback. 

Fast charging: can reach 50% charge in about 20 minutes with a 40W adapter or higher. 

6. Storage, Colours, Design & Durability

Storage options: 256 GB (base) and 512 GB. 

Finishes: Black, Lavender, Mist Blue, Sage, White. 

Materials: Aluminium frame, color‑infused glass back. Ceramic Shield 2 front. 

Water, dust resistance: IP68 (up to 6 meters for 30 minutes). 

7. Other Features

Display features: Dynamic Island, True Tone, Wide Color (P3), Haptic Touch. 

Face ID via TrueDepth in the Center Stage front camera. 

iOS 26, with new “Apple Intelligence” features: live translation, visual intelligence (e.g. search/take action from screenshot content), etc. 

Connectivity upgrades: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, a new wireless chip “N1” for improved wireless networking. 

8. Dimensions & Weight

Weight: ~ 177 g (6.24 oz). 

Thickness & other size details: ~ 149.6 mm tall, 71.5 mm wide, 7.95 mm thick. 

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Limitations / Things That Didn’t Change Much

Storage still capped at 512 GB (no 1 TB option in base model). 

No periscope / extreme telephoto lens in base iPhone 17 (that remains for Pro versions). The 2× telephoto is integrated via the main camera. 

Charger not included; fast charging adapter sold separately. 

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If you want, I can also pull up what the Pro 

/ Pro Max / Air versions add (and how they differ) so you can see whether upgrading makes sense. Do you want that?