So you’ve got your hands on the shiny iPhone 17 and you want to take it for a spin. In case you’re not consistently online and remember every little detail about a phone’s spec sheet (like me), you likely don’t know everything about the iPhone 17 features you can try out. If you’re even more confused on which iPhone is the most value for money, you can read the complete comparison here.
No worries, that’s what I am here for. Without wasting any time, let’s dive into the feature list.
5 Must-try iPhone 17 Features
1. 120Hz ProMotion
120Hz display (or ProMotion as Apple likes to call it), is a huge deal for iPhone users. Apart from the Pro & Pro Max models, the 120Hz display was like a dream for most ‘regular’ iPhone users.
So, when Apple announced iPhone 17 is the first base model to get ProMotion, it was a big deal. It also supports LTPO technology, meaning the phone can automatically switch between different refresh rates, depending on the requirement.
2. 8x Telephoto Zoom
While feature is specifically restricted to the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max Models, I honestly think it’s a great feature to have. While a lot of phones can beat iPhone in photography, videography is still something Apple is miles ahead.
While the main optical zoom capability is still 4x, the in-sensor zoom functionality can zoom the video up to 8x without losing quality.
Also, you’ll be getting the Centre Stage technology from Mac to iPhones, so now you can always stay in the centre of the frame.
3. A19 Chip
Apple’s A19 chip takes performance a step beyond A18. The iPhone 17 base model also gets the A19 chip (5-core GPU), while the Pro models get the A19 Pro (6-core GPU). These new chips are sure to deliver excellent multi-tasking, gaming, and videography performance.
4. Improved Thermals
With great performance, comes great heat. This is an issue with most phones with state of the art chips, not just iPhones. To tackle this problem, the iPhone 17 series comes with a vapor chamber cooling solution inside that ensures that your phone doesn’t overheat.
So, you can play COD for hours at end on your iPhone 17 and it won’t feel like it’s about to melt in your hands.
5. Biggest Battery Life Yet
The entire iPhone 17 series comes with a bigger batter left. Apple claims that it can deliver up to 30 hours of video playback compared to the 22 hours of iPhone 16. Last year’s flagship, the iPhone 16 can offer up to 33 hours of video playback. If the base model this year can last up to 30 hours, that’d be a huge improvement from the previous models.
Final Take
The improved screen, cameras, chipset, a dedicated cooling system, and major battery life upgrade makes the base 17 model most bang for buck iPhone this year. If you’ve already got your hands on the iPhone 17, give these features a shot.
