Battery on 17base has been fine for me. Of course I don't have Facebook/Insta/Twitter running all the time and mostly use it for Mastodon, search, and various emails -- I can end the day with 40-50% battery!
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iPhone 17 No love for the base model?
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The 17 base model is by FAR the best value of the line. It's not even close.
And I say that as someone who owns the 17 Pro for the features, but prefers the form factor of the Air (although I dislike all the drawbacks of the Air).
And I say that as someone who owns the 17 Pro for the features, but prefers the form factor of the Air (although I dislike all the drawbacks of the Air).
My base 16 still gets me 2 days of usage (most of the time) after one year of use. The 17, on paper, has even better battery life.
I am reading comments with WiFi and CarPlay issues… are you experiencing any ? With the base 17
No wi-fi issues for me. My CarPlay will occasionally blank out for a second when listening to music (not completely disconnecting, just like a temporary blip), but from what I've read that's an iOS 26 issue, not a phone specific issue.
Many thanks ! Also no issues with Apple Watches? Because there are also reports but with the pro more or less
On Amazon at the moment in the UK every colour and storage variation is now sold out so it really must be selling at least over here it is.
I love the 17. My sister finally upgraded from her 11. She wanted Lavender but Sage was only colour available. IMO it the best iPhone.
If Apple didn’t change the design and stuck with the 6 year old Pro Stove design I would’ve went with 17. Especially when they finally gave it Pro Motion and 256GB, which was the two reason why my sister upgraded.
If Apple didn’t change the design and stuck with the 6 year old Pro Stove design I would’ve went with 17. Especially when they finally gave it Pro Motion and 256GB, which was the two reason why my sister upgraded.
Air has best form factor but too many compromises. Pro feels a little awkward with the camera island and the finish is easily scratched. Standard 17 is great for weight and the simple clean look. The negative I have found with 17 so far is the speaker vibrates through the back glass - I feel it on my fingers. Huge plus: it comes in black!
Coming from an 11 and I returned a 17 Pro. Hoping once again I can deal with the PWM.
Coming from an 11 and I returned a 17 Pro. Hoping once again I can deal with the PWM.
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Have not received it yet but played with it at the store. It's really a great phone.
This is my first non-pro iPhone since Xs and loving it so far, coming from 14Pro.
Not one issue with wifi or CarPlay on my 17.
Why isn't there much discussion about the base model?
Because there's nothing to complain about!
Some Air users are busy doing mental gymnastics explaining why a $999 phone doesn't need a second camera, speakers, or better battery life. Some Pro/Max users are busy learning why a caseless phone can get scratched up.
Base model users are just enjoying their devices. They're mainstream users and it meets all their expectations, especially at $799.
It's been over a month and the 17 is still consistently sold out in many countries around the world. In China, it's actually priced at US$749 and it remains completely out of stock, regardless of color, storage, or store location.
Because there's nothing to complain about!
Some Air users are busy doing mental gymnastics explaining why a $999 phone doesn't need a second camera, speakers, or better battery life. Some Pro/Max users are busy learning why a caseless phone can get scratched up.
Base model users are just enjoying their devices. They're mainstream users and it meets all their expectations, especially at $799.
It's been over a month and the 17 is still consistently sold out in many countries around the world. In China, it's actually priced at US$749 and it remains completely out of stock, regardless of color, storage, or store location.
Interesting! I checked some other countries. In Germany it's 17% off. Almost the same price as the 17.