"Apple first introduced it on the iPad Pro before bringing it to the iPhone and MacBook Pro, but a high refresh rate has long been table stakes for Android phones that cost well below the iPhone 17, so its introduction at this level is both overdue and welcome. The feature uses LTPO screen technology, which also enables an always-on display on the 17."
"Other upgrades for the iPhone 17 include a 48-megapixel ultrawide camera, in line with the Pro models. Storage on the base model has also been doubled to 256GB without a corresponding increase in price. The whole iPhone 17 lineup is getting new features that trickle down to the base iPhone 17. Charging speeds have been boosted, the Ceramic Shield 2 glass promises to be sturdier, and the screen has an anti-reflective finish."
The iPhone 17 introduces significant hardware changes across the lineup, delivering notable upgrades to the base $799 model. The base phone gains ProMotion 120Hz variable refresh rate using LTPO technology and an always-on display. A 48-megapixel ultrawide camera appears on the standard model, and base storage doubles to 256GB without a price increase. Charging speeds are improved, Ceramic Shield 2 glass promises greater durability, and the screen receives an anti-reflective finish. The new 18-megapixel Center Stage selfie camera uses a square sensor to switch intelligently between portrait and landscape without rotating the phone. These changes make the lineup more competitive and differentiated.
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