About this item

Apple iPhone 17 – Detailed Features

1. Design & Build

1.1 Materials & Finish

• Aluminium frame construction with a glass back.

• Colour-infused glass back available in Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender.

• Ceramic Shield 2 front glass for enhanced scratch resistance and drop durability.

1.2 Dimensions & Weight

• Width: 71.5 mm

• Height: 149.6 mm

• Depth (thickness): 7.95 mm

• Weight: 177 g

1.3 Durability: Water, Dust & Resistance

• Rated IP68 (up to 6 metres for 30 minutes).

• Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating.

• Anti-reflective coating to reduce glare.

2. Display & Visual Experience

2.1 Panel Type & Size

• 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display.

• Resolution: 2622 × 1206 (~460 ppi).

• Rounded corners, all-screen design.

2.2 Refresh Rate & Adaptive Display

• ProMotion technology with adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz.

• Always-On display for minimal info without full wake.

2.3 Brightness, Contrast & HDR

• Typical brightness: 1,000 nits

• HDR peak brightness: 1,600 nits

• Outdoor peak brightness: up to 3,000 nits

• Contrast ratio: 20,00,000:1

• Minimum brightness: 1 nit

2.4 Display Features & Enhancements

• True Tone white balance adjustment.

• Wide colour (P3) support.

• Haptic Touch interactions.

• Dynamic Island for status & interactive content.

• Multi-language and character display support.

3. Performance & Hardware

3.1 Chipset & Core Architecture

• Powered by A19 Bionic chip.

• 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency).

• 5-core GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

• 16-core Neural Engine for AI and ML tasks.

3.2 Memory & Storage

• 8 GB RAM (LPDDR5/LPDDR5X).

• Storage options: 256 GB and 512 GB.

3.3 Connectivity & Networking

• 5G network support.

• Wi-Fi 7 for ultra-fast wireless speeds.

• Bluetooth 6 for advanced pairing and low latency.

• NFC for Apple Pay and contactless uses.

• Dual GPS (L1 & L5) with support for GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC.

• Ultra Wideband (UWB) for precise spatial interactions.

3.4 Security & Hardware Safeguards

• Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE) built into hardware.

• Secure Enclave for encrypted data.

• Face ID with TrueDepth camera system.

4. Cameras & Imaging

4.1 Rear Camera System

• Main Camera: 48 MP Fusion sensor, f/1.6, 26 mm, OIS with sensor-shift, 100% Focus Pixels.

• Ultra-Wide Camera: 48 MP Fusion, f/2.2, 13 mm, 120° FOV, Hybrid Focus Pixels.

• 2× Telephoto (optical-quality crop) from main sensor.

4.2 Front (Selfie) Camera

• 18 MP Centre Stage camera.

• Adaptive framing to keep subject centred in calls.

• Dual Capture mode for portrait + landscape framing.

4.3 Video & Imaging Features

• 4K video capture at multiple frame rates.

• Optical image stabilization with sensor-shift.

• Enhanced low-light performance, especially on ultra-wide.

5. Battery, Charging & Power Efficiency

5.1 Battery Capacity & Endurance

• Battery capacity: ~3,692 mAh

• Energy equivalent: ~14.35 Wh

5.2 Charging Technologies

• USB-C wired charging (up to 40 W).

• 50% charge in about 20 minutes (with fast charger).

• MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging supported.

5.3 Efficiency & Management

• A19 chip offers advanced power efficiency.

• Adaptive refresh reduces consumption.

• Always-On display runs at ultra-low refresh for power saving.

6. Software & Intelligence

6.1 Operating System

• Ships with iOS 26.

6.2 Apple Intelligence

• System-wide AI integration with privacy-first design.

• Enhances productivity, photography, and contextual smart features.

6.3 Privacy & Security

• Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE).

• Data encryption and sandboxing.

• Secure Enclave + Face ID protection.

7. Connectivity, Sensors & Extras

7.1 Sensors & Inputs

• Accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, ambient light, proximity.

• Haptic Engine for tactile feedback.

• TrueDepth system with Face ID.

7.2 Network & Wireless

• 5G cellular networks.

• Wi-Fi 7 support.

• Bluetooth 6 compatibility.

• NFC for payments.

• Dual-band GPS with multiple satellite navigation systems.

7.3 SIM & Regional Variants

• Dual eSIM globally.

• Dual nano-SIM or nano + eSIM in select markets (e.g., China).

8. Storage, Pricing & Market Positioning

8.1 Storage Variants

• Available in 256 GB and 512 GB models.

8.2 Pricing

• Approx. ₹82,900 for 256 GB.

• Approx. ₹1,02,900 for 512 GB.

8.3 Market Position

• Positioned as the balanced flagship in the 2025 iPhone lineup.

• Brings Pro-level features like 120 Hz, dual 48 MP cameras, and advanced AI at a more accessible price point.