Overall Score
89.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#804)89.6
Performance(#304)97.6
Camera(#267)97.9
Display(#341)97.3
Battery(#5563)56.2
Build(#125)99.0
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Specifications
General
Release Date2025, September 09
Announced2025, September 09
DescriptionVersions: A3517 (International); A3260 (USA, Middle East, Canada, Mexico); A3518 (China)Previously rumored as Apple iPhone 17 Slim, iPhone 17 Air
Display
Size6.5"
TypeLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Resolution1260 x 2736 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
PPI1260
Refresh Rate120Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCeramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5
Performance
ChipsetApple A19 Pro (3 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4xX.X GHz)
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)
Memory256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera48 MP
Main Camera Details48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
Front Camera18 MP
Front Camera Details18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3149 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3149 mAh
Charging DetailsWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min20 wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)4.5W reverse wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm (6.15 x 2.94 x 0.22 in)
Weight165 g
MaterialsGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), titanium frame (grade 5), glass back (Ceramic Shield)
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsSpace Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMeSIM+ eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time)
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS, NavIC
Software
Operating SystemiOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.1
OS VersioniOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.1
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✓
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo