Overview

• Apple’s four‑model iPhone 17 lineup goes on sale September 19 with preorders live, moving Pro features like 120Hz displays and 256GB base storage across more tiers.
• Pro models switch to an aluminum unibody with a laser‑integrated vapor‑chamber cooler and A19 Pro silicon, with CNET calling the Pro Max the best battery it has tested and WSJ logging 54% remaining at bedtime.
• The new camera system puts three 48MP sensors on the Pros, including a 48MP telephoto that delivers 4x and sharper 8x optical‑quality zoom, as reviewers report steadier gaming and faster AI tasks under sustained load.
• iPhone Air prioritizes a 5.6mm design and portability using the A19 Pro, but reviewers cite its single rear camera and shorter endurance (WSJ saw 19% left at night) as notable tradeoffs.
• The standard iPhone 17 earns praise for adding ProMotion and a 48MP ultrawide with A19 performance gains, as Xiaomi teases a rival 17 Pro with Leica 50MP triple cameras and a rear display and early iPhone 18 Pro design rumors surface.