Overview

• Independent battery tests from Tom’s Guide found large gaps across the lineup, with the 17 Pro Max at 17:54, 17 Pro at 15:32, iPhone 17 at 12:47, and the ultra‑thin Air at 12:02.
• The new 18MP square selfie camera adds a wider field of view and Center Stage tracking; reviewers say the main benefits are framing flexibility and steadier video rather than a big quality leap.
• Hands‑on reviews praise the 5.6mm iPhone Air’s light, sturdy design but note its single rear camera, eSIM‑only setup, single speaker, slower charging/data, and battery that may need Apple’s MagSafe pack for heavy days.
• Reviews highlight the Pro models’ A19 Pro chip and vapor‑chamber cooling for cooler sustained performance, plus versatile triple 48MP cameras with expanded zoom options that suit long video shoots and creative work.
• Market signals point to strong early demand: reports cite about 1.03 million iPhone 17 units sold in China’s first week and a delay for the Air there due to eSIM rules, India buyers are seeing Rs 5,000 bank cashbacks, and suppliers Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron gain from Apple’s 12GB LPDDR5X orders.