"The idea of " tyranny of choice" says that having a set of good choices is supposed to let everyone find exactly what makes them most happy, but the reality is that having so many good choices can often lead to anxiety, indecisiveness, and discontent. If we apply this concept to the iPhone 17 lineup, then Apple is quite the tyrant this year."
"After all, the base model is more pro than ever and offers the best value-for-money in 2025. The and have addressed the two biggest weak spots of last year's Pro models. And the gives you a chance to use tomorrow's technology today. Also: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max review: I've got one big reason to recommend a year-over-year upgrade I've upgraded my iPhone every year since the first iPhone in 2007, and I've spent hands-on time with all four of this year's iPhone models."
"In recent years I mostly relegated my recommendations of the base model iPhone to kids, teenagers, first-time iPhone users, and people who just needed a phone that would work because their old phone had a cracked screen or a battery that wouldn't hold a charge -- and they wanted to limit how much they spent on a phone. Not so this year. The fact that Apple poured so many upgrades into the iPhone 17 was the surprise of the 2025 Apple Event for me."
An abundance of strong product choices can cause anxiety and indecision, and the iPhone 17 lineup exemplifies that problem. The $799 iPhone 17 receives major upgrades that expand its appeal, including a larger 6.3-inch display, thinner bezels, 120Hz ProMotion, 3000 nits peak brightness, anti-reflective coating, always-on display, and improved cameras moving to 48MP. Pro models address the two biggest weaknesses from last year, while the top model introduces tomorrow’s technology. Buying guidance shifts because the base model now suits many more users and each Pro variant targets distinct upgrade priorities.
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