iPhone 17 No love for the base model?

[Isamilis]

In terms of future-proofing I mean the 17 base should get at least 5-6years of iOS updates if not more.

The 12GB of RAM in the Pro models is likely for some Camera features along with future Apple Intelligence stuff.

The 11 Pro Max with 4GB RAM got iOS 26, that is now a 6 year old iPhone.

I get the feeling Apple will stick to 12GB RAM for a few years to come, I would be surprised if we see 16GB RAM before the 2028 Pro iPhones.

My 15 Pro Max has 8GB RAM while my 17 Pro Max has 12GB RAM, both keep apps for a pretty long time in RAM (unless the app is developed to immediately cache when I leave it), so I am not seeing a big difference there.

If Apple keep 8Gb for regular 17, 18, these devices will not capable to run AI, which is dilemma due most users will not able to run AI.

 

[d5aqoëp]

You forgot he’s also a better looking phone then the ugly pro.

Bruh! I have Pro and how dare you hurt my fragile ego?

 

[Kaelbron]

In terms of future-proofing I mean the 17 base should get at least 5-6years of iOS updates if not more.

The 12GB of RAM in the Pro models is likely for some Camera features along with future Apple Intelligence stuff.

The 11 Pro Max with 4GB RAM got iOS 26, that is now a 6 year old iPhone.

I get the feeling Apple will stick to 12GB RAM for a few years to come, I would be surprised if we see 16GB RAM before the 2028 Pro iPhones.

My 15 Pro Max has 8GB RAM while my 17 Pro Max has 12GB RAM, both keep apps for a pretty long time in RAM (unless the app is developed to immediately cache when I leave it), so I am not seeing a big difference there.

When I got the XS, I chose it over the other models because it was the most future-proof. Also the decision went for more powerful iPad.

That's what wonder if I stand and make the right choice on a regular 17.

We don't know what Apple Intelligence will be like, whether we 'll want it, and how demanding/ram-requriments it will be.

 

[rui no onna]

When I got the XS, I chose it over the other models because it was the most future-proof. Also the decision went for more powerful iPad.

That's what wonder if I stand and make the right choice on a regular 17.

We don't know what Apple Intelligence will be like, whether we 'll want it, and how demanding/ram-requriments it will be.

I plan on upgrading on the iPhone's 20th anniversary so I'm not too bothered with future proofing.

Honestly though, I doubt 8GB vs 12GB RAM would pose that much of an issue. Then again, I don't use my phone much preferring the iPad mini most of the time. Frankly, I'm happy enough with the 8GB RAM on the iPad mini 7 instead of 4GB on the mini 6. Now 4 GB was just awful with reloads galore.

 

[d5aqoëp]

I plan on upgrading on the iPhone's 20th anniversary so I'm not too bothered with future proofing.

Honestly though, I doubt 8GB vs 12GB RAM would pose that much of an issue. Then again, I don't use my phone much preferring the iPad mini most of the time. Frankly, I'm happy enough with the 8GB RAM on the iPad mini 7 instead of 4GB on the mini 6. Now 4 GB was just awful with reloads galore.

8Gb vs 12Gb should be a non-issue

 

[parajba]

I am in the market for a new phone to replace my 3 year old PM14. I played a bit with the base 17 and Air, both very nice but I am going with the base because of the better battery and cameras. The base seems the sweet spot in terms of size and weight too. It is a very nice phone.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

You forgot he’s also a better looking phone then the ugly pro.

Do people above a certain age really care about that though? I think they are both very good phones, but exterior aesthetics are further down the list of priorities for me when picking a new phone.

 

[Tripps9000]

If Apple keep 8Gb for regular 17, 18, these devices will not capable to run AI, which is dilemma due most users will not able to run AI.

I am confused by your statement my 16 only has 8 gb of ram and apples ai works just fine on it as well as other ai apps and the 17 with the same seems to run ai just fine too