"For the first time, Apple granted a base model iPhone with an always-on, 6.3-inch display and ProMotion technology. Thus, the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro have the exact same display specifications. When the iPhone 17 specs were announced in Sept., as excited as I was for an equal playing field in the display category, I severely underestimated the difference a 120Hz refresh rate would make, and it's arguably the best upgrade Apple could have made to its base model phones."
"There are plenty of people who live to peer over the edge of mobile innovation. They live for phones as thin as possible, that fold into threes, or have cameras with impeccable super zoom technology without missing a beat. I am not one of those people. Also: I've tried every iPhone 17 model, and my golden rule for upgrading is changing in 2025 Although I live within the realm of base model iPhones, I've always been intrigued by Apple's latest mobile features."
The iPhone 17 upgrades the base model with a 6.3-inch always-on display and ProMotion 120Hz refresh, matching the 17 Pro's display specifications. ProMotion dynamically adjusts refresh rates between 10Hz and 120Hz to improve smoothness for dynamic content while conserving battery for static content. The base model also receives notable camera improvements and increased battery capacity compared with the previous generation's Pro model. These generational upgrades deliver Pro-level display performance and improved endurance without the four-figure Pro price, making the device an appealing value for many iOS users.
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