iPhone · Apple Silicon · 2025
iPhone 17
iPhone 17 continues the mainstream line with the newest A-series chip, USB-C and Apple Intelligence built in.
Mainstream iPhone generation after the iPhone 16 family.
iPhone 17e (2026)
On the demo table
The iPhone 17 running its own in-store walkthrough.
iPhone 17: key facts
When was the iPhone 17 released?
The iPhone 17 arrived on September 19, 2025.
How much did the iPhone 17 cost?
The iPhone 17 launched at $799 in 2025, about $807 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple A19 at 4.30 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED display.
Why does the iPhone 17 matter?
Mainstream iPhone generation after the iPhone 16 family.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A19 · 4.30 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED |
| GPU | Apple GPU |
| Ports | USB-C |
| Weight | Varies |
| Dimensions | Modern iPhone slab |
| Operating system | iOS 19 |
| Released | September 19, 2025 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $799 |
How the iPhone 17 compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 2.0× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 4.30 GHz, the clock is roughly 0.7× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 32,800 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $799 in 2025, about $807 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
It sits below the Air and Pro models in Apple’s current comparison lineup.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11