Apple hosted its Awe Dropping event last night, where it unveiled the much-awaited iPhone 17 series, along with other devices.
The tech giant has not launched a Plus model this time. Instead, there is a new iPhone Air model.
The iPhone 17 series brings major improvements in design, display, camera, and performance.
Apple hosted its Awe Dropping event last night, where it unveiled the much-awaited iPhone 17 series, along with other devices. The latest smartphone lineup includes the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The tech giant has not launched a Plus model this time. Instead, there is a new iPhone Air model.
SurveyThe iPhone 17 series brings major improvements in design, display, camera, and performance. Starting with the standard iPhone 17, users finally get an upgraded selfie camera and a 120Hz display, two upgrades fans have been requesting for years. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max feature a fresh new design, boosted performance with the new A19 Pro chip and improved telephoto lens.
Here’s a detailed look at what’s new.
iPhone 17 series vs iPhone 16 series: What’s new
iPhone Air: Instead of launching a Plus model, this time Apple has introduced a new model called iPhone Air. According to Apple, the iPhone Air is the most power-efficient iPhone ever made. The iPhone Air measures just 5.6mm in thickness and weighs around 165 grams, making it Apple’s slimmest and one of its lightest smartphones yet.
Design refresh: The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max have received a major design overhaul. The latest Pro models have ditched last year’s titanium build for a new aluminium unibody design. Also, Apple has moved away from the familiar square camera bump and introduced a horizontal camera bar, which spans the entire width of the phone’s upper rear.
Also read: Apple iPhone Air, the slimmest iPhone yet, launched in India: Price and specs inside
Better displays: While last year’s iPhone 16 only offered a 60Hz refresh rate on the base models, the iPhone 17 finally upgrades to 120Hz across the lineup. Also, the displays on the models are now brighter with 3000 nits of claimed peak brightness.
Performance boost: The iPhone 17 and the Air model are powered by the A19 chipset. On the other hand, the latest Pro models are backed by the A19 Pro chipset. Apple claims the iPhone 17 series has better battery life compared to the iPhone 16 lineup.
Also read: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 launched in India: Check price, specs here
Camera upgrades: The base iPhone 17 model features all 48MP rear cameras for the first time. There is a 48MP Fusion main camera and a 48MP Fusion ultra wide lens. For selfies, it gets an improved 18MP selfie shooter.
Now, let’s talk about the Pro models. The iPhone 17 Pro models also get an improved camera setup, which includes a 48MP Fusion main camera, a 48MP Fusion ultra wide camera, and a 48MP Fusion telephoto lens. On the front, both models feature a 24MP camera.
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