IPhone 17 Preorder: $799 Rumor & Release Date
Here’s a breakdown of the key data about the iPhone 17 from the provided text:
Release Date & Pre-orders:
Sale Date: September 19th
Pre-orders Begin: September 12th
Models & Pricing:
iPhone 17: Starts at $799 (or $829 without carrier discount) with 256GB storage.
iPhone 17 Air: $999 – Apple’s thinnest iPhone, but with compromises.
iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max: More expensive models, share display tech with iPhone 17 & Air.
iPhone 16: Mentioned for comparison, base model had 60Hz display.
Key Features of the iPhone 17 (Base model):
Display: 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display (same as iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max).
2622 x 1206 resolution
2,000,000:1 contrast ratio
Up to 3000 nits peak brightness
120Hz ProMotion display & Always-On display (previously Pro exclusive)
Seven-layer anti-reflective coating
Durability: Ceramic Shield 2 screen coating (twice as scratch/drop-resistant as iPhone 16 series).
Camera:
Two 48-megapixel cameras (main & ultra-wide)
18-megapixel Center Stage selfie camera
Storage: 256GB (double the base storage of the iPhone 16)
SIM Slot: Physical SIM slot available in some international markets.
iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 17 Air:
The standard iPhone 17 might potentially be a better choice than the Air due to a more versatile camera, better sound/battery life, and the inclusion of a physical SIM slot. The iPhone 17 Air is the thinnest iPhone ever, offering performance on par with the Pro models, but with compromises.
In essence, the iPhone 17 appears to be a meaningful upgrade over previous base models, bringing features previously reserved for the “Pro” line (like the 120Hz display) to a more affordable price point.