iPhone 17 (2025) – What’s New Compared to iPhone 16 & 15
10/5/2025
The iPhone 17 launched in September 2025, and it’s more than just an incremental upgrade. With a larger display, faster chip, and major camera improvements, it’s a noticeable leap from the iPhone 16 and 15. Whether you’re upgrading from an older model or just curious, here’s what makes the iPhone 17 stand out.
Display Upgrades
Size: 6.3″ OLED vs 6.1″ on iPhone 16/15
Refresh Rate: 120Hz ProMotion (vs 60Hz)
Brightness: Up to 3000 nits (vs 2000 nits)
Always-On Display: Now available on base models
Performance & Chipset
Processor: A19 chip with neural acceleration
Benchmark gains: +17% over A18, +25% over A16
Gaming: Hardware ray tracing and smoother 3D rendering
AI tasks: Faster image processing and voice recognition
Camera Enhancements
Front Camera: 18MP with Center Stage & Dual Capture
Main Camera: 48MP wide-angle (vs 12MP)
Video: Dolby Vision up to 4K/120fps
Portraits: Focus & Depth Control with next-gen stabilization
Battery & Charging
Battery Life: Up to 30 hours video playback (vs 22h on iPhone 16)
Fast Charging: 50% in 20 minutes with new adapter
USB-C: USB 3 support for 20x faster data transfer
Design & Materials
Frame: Titanium (lighter and stronger than aluminum)
Colors: New Lavender and Desert Titanium
Size: Slimmer bezels, same footprint
Why Upgrade?
If you’re coming from an iPhone 15 or 16, the iPhone 17 offers a visibly smoother display, sharper selfies, and longer battery life. For content creators, gamers, and power users, it’s a meaningful upgrade. And yes — if you’ve been waiting for a lavender iPhone, it’s finally here.
Sell your used iPhone
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