Every iPhone 17 model compared: Should you buy the base model, Air, Pro, or Max?

"Apple/ZDNET lineup is officially here, bringing four new devices to the table. As expected, the series consists of upgrades to past models such as the , , and iPhone 17 Pro Max. But this generation is shaking things up by introducing the -- a new addition that Apple says is "the thinnest iPhone ever made." And for the first time in several generations, there will not be a "Plus" model."

"Also: How to clear your iPhone cache (and why you should do it before upgrading to iPhone 17) Beyond the iPhone Air, the series also brings in sweeping upgrades across the board. The iPhone 17 series will have higher-quality displays, greater overall performance, and refined camera systems for better photography and video capture. Each of the four smartphones shares many of these improvements; however, each one offers its own distinctive features that allow it to stand out from the others."

"For the first time, Apple is bringing its ProMotion display technology to a base iPhone. This will allow the to house a notably vibrant screen with an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. A feature like this enables "supersmooth scrolling, immersive gaming, improved efficiency." Its glass is protected by Ceramic Shield 2, a new feature that provides better resistance to damage and reduced glare."

The iPhone 17 series comprises four models that upgrade previous designs and introduce a new ultra-thin iPhone Air. The lineup removes the Plus model and includes the iPhone 17 Pro Max alongside other refreshed variants. All models receive higher-quality displays, stronger overall performance, and refined camera systems for improved photography and video capture. For the first time, ProMotion adaptive 120Hz display technology appears on a base iPhone, delivering smoother scrolling, gaming, and better efficiency. Ceramic Shield 2 glass offers increased damage resistance and reduced glare. Each model shares core improvements while offering distinctive features to suit varied buyer preferences.

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