iPhone 17 No love for the base model?

[Andeddu]

I have a 15. I have been very happy. I couldn’t decide 16 or 17. I chose 17. Will be here between the 7 to 14. My husband has my 13 and I will gift my 15 to him. Trading in the 13. I can’t wait. I have my new case. One issue. I usually put a screen protector on but people are saying it cancels the no glare. Every screen protector I’ve had starts lifting. At $40 a pop it gets expensive. How is the 17 for screen scratches??

Use a Spigen EZ fit screen protector. You’ll get 2 for around $20 and they last until they break without peeling off the screen. The one on my 13 is 2 years old and is still sitting perfectly. The previous one was on for around a year before it cracked after a fall & saved my screen.

 

[ctbear]

If I didn't want that A19 Pro for gaming, I'll probably have bought the base 17 instead of struggling with Air VS Pro (Max). Try holding it in store and the weight is basically the same as the Air, with much better grip. I really think the Air's novelty will wear off in a couple weeks and owners will be left with an uncomfortably thin phone with worse specs.

 

[rumourmonger]

I’m seeing relatively little discussion (here and elsewhere online) about the base model iPhone 17.

Seems like all of the hype and interest are around the Pros and the Air, even though the iPhone 17 has the most compelling overall package among base models in recent memory.

At my local Apple store (not US or West) base 17s are out of stock and apple.com online order is showing 20 October delivery date. Every other 17 model is available both online and local store for next day delivery or same day pickup.

 

[throAU]

For me with a 13 Pro the 17 seems the most compelling upgrade. The only thing that’s held me back is the prospect of losing the telephoto camera.

Question to ask yourself is how many times have you used the telephoto camera on your phone

 

[Katvonc]

Use a Spigen EZ fit screen protector. You’ll get 2 for around $20 and they last until they break without peeling off the screen. The one on my 13 is 2 years old and is still sitting perfectly. The previous one was on for around a year before it cracked after a fall & saved my screen.

Thank you. I will check it out.

 

[Bost85]

I thought the 16 was the best value iPhone Apple ever made so to see them cut the bezels, up the specs past the 16 Pro, add ProMotion, double the storage and boost the charging speed all whilst charging the exact same price as last year is pretty wild. I think the colours are better this year, notably the blue and green models.

The Air is a nice direction but still a little too large for me. I like the macro camera too much.

The Pro model is heavier and only really offers an extra zoom lens for the average user. Is that worth an extra £300?

The 17 is tremendous value and easily the best device in its class across the whole market, especially as Google de-buffed the base Pixel 10 with the cameras from the 9a and a lousy 5x sensor that relies on AI to make up the shortfall.

Agreed fully… but…. Screens on the 17th are lacking basic qc standards… there is a thread here in MacRumors with proof of evidence. Owner of both 16 and 17 , the 16 has why crisper white and full uniform panel without any green or pink hue while tinting. Had to return the 17 cause the panel with the slightest tilt turned to green aggressively … in terms of specs yes is better but even the main camera to my eyes was identical. Swiss based comment without the upgrade of battery due to physical sim tray. In the store only the pro had uniform made panel.

 

[boswald]

For once I believe the base model 17 is the best buy for me. I don't need the fancy cameras and vapor chamber (I don't do heavy multitasking, nor am I a photographer) and the Air has too many compromises for its first generation.

 

[super chimp]

Question to ask yourself is how many times have you used the telephoto camera on your phone

I’m constantly using it, same with the ultra wide, in fact I probably use it more than the ultra wide.

 

[throAU]

I’m constantly using it, same with the ultra wide, in fact I probably use it more than the ultra wide.

Fair enough, i've never used mine.

 

[GrandeLatte]

On the contrary, lots of love for the base models. I read that regular 17s have sold extremely well, leading to Apple increasing production. And that is not cutting into Pro/ProMax share (which is a little niche).

On top of that, I think this year's lineup covers all basis with the introduction of Air which is genius.