iPhone 17, 17 Pro unveiled: Faster A19 chips, ProMotion OLED, and upgraded cameras

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By San Matildo

Apple on Wednesday, September 10, pulled the wraps off its latest smartphones, introducing the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro during its annual September launch event.

The new models strike a balance between everyday practicality and cutting-edge performance, while pushing design and hardware to new heights.

iPhone 17: The everyday flagship

The iPhone 17 is aimed at users who want style and capability without compromise. Sporting an aluminum frame and a color-infused glass back, it comes in five finishes: Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, and Lavender.

It features a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display that reaches up to 3,000 nits of outdoor brightness, powered by Apple’s new A19 chip for faster performance and efficiency.

On the imaging front, the dual 48-megapixel Fusion camera system delivers sharper photos and versatile video capabilities, including 4K Dolby Vision, Cinematic mode, and spatial video.

Battery life clocks in at up to 30 hours of playback, with support for USB-C and MagSafe fast charging.

Like the Pro model, it carries satellite-enabled safety features, Face ID, and the latest connectivity standards: 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6.

iPhone 17 Pro: Built for power users

Stealing the spotlight, the iPhone 17 Pro is built for creators, professionals, and performance-hungry users. It introduces a heat-forged aluminum body and a vapor-chamber cooling system to manage its most powerful chip yet—the A19 Pro.

Available in 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch sizes (Pro Max), the Pro models feature a Super Retina XDR ProMotion OLED display reinforced with Ceramic Shield glass for added durability.

The camera system gets a major boost, with a triple 48-megapixel setup offering up to 8× optical zoom, paired with an upgraded 18-megapixel front camera.

Battery life extends up to 39 hours of video playback, and fast charging can power the phone to 50 percent in just 20 minutes.

Apple also added new features such as Camera Control, the customizable Action Button, and its new Apple Intelligence system powered by iOS 26.

With the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro, Apple aims to deliver both mainstream appeal and pro-level performance—ensuring there’s a model for every type of user.