Standard iPhone 17 Outperforms Expectations as Apple Ramps Up Manufacturing

[henkie]

Two words: hot cakes

I said this after the announcement about the regular iPhone 17. Yes, I am something of a fortune teller
Or just thinking like a regular Joe: why pay more for less (ie Air) or pay a lot more for only slightly more (ie Pro). Nothing to fault on the hardware side. Maybe the pettiness of including usb2 speeds over usbc. But nothing major that might hold anyone back who is in an Apple Store. I personally would have like a mini version though….

 

[tennisproha]

iPhone 17 is a good value but only has 8 GB of RAM. 17 Pros has 12 GB of RAM, better cameras and mics

 

[balcis]

I just don’t understand how people don’t like bigger screen and better battery life in plus versions as a 15 plus user. This years base model is already seems to be a hit and imagine it with a bigger screen even 6.7 or 6.9 inches and with a much bigger battery. I respect to small phone lovers but IMO a plus version would also be great.

 

[DBZmusicboy01]

The BEST Smartphone under $1K period.

 

[blairh]

Picked up the sage this morning. It's beautiful and I love this device.

 

[ApAx]

Is it really about lack of desire for 17 Pro, or perhaps did Apple expect more enthusiasm for the Air with its substandard specs and higher price compared to 17?

 

[lakerchick4life]

I am going to check it out this weekend, I need to upgrade my iphone 13 and as long as this new phone has really good battery life than I will get it..just wish that tmobile had better trade in value, for my phone they are offering 135 while apple is offering 200 but its on my brother in laws plan so not sure how I would go around trading it into the apple store

 

[winxmac]

The base model needs to have 1 TB option since 2 TB is now available [although limited to the iPhone 17 Pro Max]

iPhone 15 - green, pink, black
iPhone 16 - ultramarine, pink, black
iPhone 17 - mist blue, sage, black

After the September 2025 event, I can say that iPhone 17 is a perfect upgrade for my iPhone 11 Pro Max.

 

[smulji]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1969079385597583636

 

[Black.Infinity]

iPhone 17 is a good value but only has 8 GB of RAM. 17 Pros has 12 GB of RAM, better cameras and mics

I believe extra RAM is essential for ProRes photos and videos. A typical phone user won't notice much difference. As a tech enthusiast, I still choose the regular iPhone.
In Canada the price difference between regular iPhone and iPhone Pro is 470 dollars.
iPhone Pro is a great phone but for 470 dollars extra, I choose the regular iPhone.

 

[Murdock12]

It’s a great value, but I think Apple made the pro colors so bad that people are looking to the base and the air. Definitely played a big role in going to the air myself this year. Burnt orange is probably the worst phone color I’ve ever seen and the blue isn’t great either. It doesn’t make sense for Apple to push people away from their most profitable phones over having just 3 color choices, 2 of which are, well, let’s just say polarizing at best.

 

[adrianlondon]

I tried to buy one as a walk-in today. Not a chance.

I even asked about the Lavender one (it looked great in the store - looks way too pink in YT videos) as I assumed it would be a rare choice, but no.

 

[B4U]

Had they done the same with 13 and 13 mini, the mini might have fared better. 🥲

 

[Mat Jam Car]

Maybe Apple will discontinue the smaller ‘Pro’ model.

 

[platinumaqua]

Honestly I find the 17 (base) the best looking out of the lineup introduced. The camera plateau in the air/pro isn't doing it for me

 

[beautyहमempty]

The iPhone 17 rivals the pro

 

[smulji]

Maybe Apple will discontinue the smaller ‘Pro’ model.

Maybe Apple will discontinue the model that sits between the base model and the Pro models.

 

[ugahairydawgs]

Guessing this is being pushed in part by the fact that this is the obvious option for anyone who wants black.

 

[winxmac]

Apple should go back to the 2018-2019 strategy

• iPhone XR
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone 11
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11 Pro Max

 

[dmk1974]

How is Apple surprised? They put the 6.3" Pro size screen with the Pro 120Hz pro-motion on the base model and doubled the base storage. Sounds like most people feel that the extra $300 for the additional telephoto lens isn't worth that upcharge.

 

[macbookj0e]

In my eyes the pros are ugly this year plus heavier and chunkier. Not for me.

The base 17 is great value, lighter, 120hz etc so not surprised they’re ramping up base production possibly at the expense of the pro’s.

 

[Happy_John]

How is Apple surprised? They put the 6.3" Pro size screen with the Pro 120Hz pro-motion on the base model and doubled the base storage. Sounds like most people feel that the extra $300 for the additional telephoto lens isn't worth that upcharge.

That’s a very good thing.

Why buy loads of cameras if you don’t want or them? People were buying the Pro mainly for the ProMotion screen.

It was like the bad old days when the only way you could get a MacBook with a screen bigger than 13” was to buy a MacBook Pro. That was just gouging.

 

[andrewxgx]

bonus feature: it doesnt scratch

 

[satchmo]

The base 17 is one of the best iPhones ever made in terms of price/features.

The 17 Pro models are the ugliest iPhones ever made. Even, having skipped gray and dark colors are one of Apple’s dumbest decision in years.

Did you imagine an orange MacBook Pro or iPad Pro? Absurd.

Even with grey and dark colours, it would still look ugly.

It’s less so the colours, but rather the two-tone cutout that’s jarring and off putting.

 

[dmk1974]

That’s a very good thing.

why buy loads of cameras if you don’t want if need them. People were buying the pro mainly for the ProMotion screen.

It was like the vag old data of when the only way you could get a MacBook with a screen bigger than 13” was to buy a MacBook Pro. That was just gouging.

Agreed. I'm trading in my old spare 13 tomorrow for a base 17. I'll have to then determine if that 17 will be my primary or still my 16 Pro 256 from last year (which is still a fine phone of course). The 6.3" screen w/pro-motion was indeed the biggest factor in going with the Pro last year (and the mini-mini-iPad of a 17 Pro Max was too big for my liking).