91
Billy Steele
Engadget
“Putting my screen size preferences aside, the iPhone 17 remains the best iPhone for most people.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Excellent battery life
- Fast 40W wired charging
- Outstanding 120Hz display
- Strong main and ultrawide cameras
- A19 Pro-level performance
- Great Center Stage camera
Points of Contention
- Missing telephoto lens
- Less capable A19 chipset
- Dull colors
- 6.3-inch screen
- Same old design
- Uninspiring color options
Professional Reviews
8 reviews from 8 critics90
Nirave Gondhia
Digital Trends
“The iPhone 17 is the most complete non‑Pro iPhone ever made.”
90
Raymond Wong
Gizmodo
“Apple's regular, non‑Pro and non‑Air iPhone is a terrific overall package for the money.”
90
Jacob Krol
TechRadar
“This is the iPhone most people should buy, especially since it keeps the same starting price with double the storage.”
90
Eric Zeman
PCMag
“but the iPhone 17 is our Editors' Choice winner and the best iPhone for most people.”
80
David Price
MacWorld
“The iPhone 17 does everything that’s asked of it to an exceptionally high standard.”
80
Jacob Kastrenakes
The Verge
“The iPhone 17 is the one to get this year.”
80
Stan Schroeder
Mashable
“The iPhone 17 is the most sensible choice for most users.”
