Consensus of 5 reviews from 4 independent publishers. Tom's Guide and TechRadar (both Future plc) count as one voice. How this is calculated.
consensus 86
Wired90
Tech Advisor88
Tom's Guide87
TechRadar85
The Verge82
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Key specs
Released
September 2025
Launch price (US)
$799
Launch price (UK)
£799
Form factor
Standard
OS
iOS
Display
6.3″
Main camera
48 MP
Telephoto lens
No
Wired charging
35 W
Chipset
A19
Base storage
256 GB
Weight
177 g
Water resistance
IP68
Software updates
5 years
Sold in
US, UK
What the reviewers said
Tom's Guide US
4.5/5Nov 6, 2025
The iPhone 17 is a strong base model at the same price, with a 120Hz screen, double storage and a better value case than the iPhone 16e; telephoto and AI…
The iPhone 17 offers surprising value for its price, with strong display, performance, battery life and fast charging. A recommended upgrade for most iPhone users.
More storage (256GB) for the same price as last year
120Hz ProMotion and Always-On display
Peak outdoor brightness of 3,000 nits
Centre Stage and Dual Capture camera features
Solid battery life and quick charging
AI features are still hit and miss
Camera could be improved
Back glass photographs poorly and is slippery
Camera Control button placement not ideal for everyone
The best base iPhone yet: a smooth 120-Hz screen, excellent battery life and strong performance make it the one most people should buy, though it lacks telephoto and runs hot…
Smooth 120-Hz ProMotion display with variable refresh rate
Bright screen peaking at 3,000 nits
Excellent battery life, often over six hours screen-on
Strong A19 performance for most apps and games
Improved 18-MP square selfie camera with Center Stage
The best standard iPhone in years, bringing ProMotion and Always-On to a cheaper model at the same starting price with double storage. Fast, reliable, and the one most people should…
ProMotion 120Hz display with Always-On functionality
Double starting storage at the same $799 price
A19 chip is fast enough for everyday tasks
Upgraded 48MP main and ultra-wide cameras
Center Stage front camera and Dual Capture are useful
No dedicated telephoto lens
Colors lack the vibrancy of last year's Ultra Marine
Verdicts, pros and cons are short summaries in our words of each publisher's review; scores are as the publisher gave them. Specs are taken from the reviews' spec boxes — where they differ, we show the value most of them give; price is the US launch price of the base model. Read the originals for the full picture.
