Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone 17, marking a major shift in its lineup as the company drops the “Plus” variant this year.
The iPhone 17 sports a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with ProMotion up to 120Hz, slimmer bezels, and a tougher Ceramic Shield front cover for better scratch resistance. Brightness now reaches up to 3,000 nits, with HDR10 and Dolby Vision support.
For cameras, Apple introduces an 18MP Center Stage front sensor capable of landscape selfies and AI-powered framing. At the rear, the device features a 48MP Dual Fusion system with main and ultra-wide lenses protected by a sapphire crystal cover.
Powering the new iPhone is the A19 chip, built on 3nm technology, featuring a 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine with hardware-accelerated ray tracing. Apple promises faster performance, enhanced efficiency, and up to 30 hours of video playback. Fast charging is supported via a 40W adapter, with 50% charge in 20 minutes.
The iPhone 17 starts with 256GB of storage and comes in five colors: black, lavender, mist blue, sage, and white. Pre-orders begin September 12, with availability on September 19 in select markets.
In the Philippines, the 256GB model is priced at ₱57,990, while the 512GB version will cost ₱72,990. Local pre-orders are expected to open in October.
iPhone 17 Prices (Philippines):
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256GB – ₱57,990
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512GB – ₱72,990
Key Specs:
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Display: 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2622×1206 resolution, ProMotion 120Hz, HDR, True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch, Dolby Vision, HDR10
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Processor: Apple A19 (3nm) with 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
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Storage: 256GB, 512GB
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Rear Camera: 48MP main (2x optical zoom) + 48MP ultra-wide
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Front Camera: 18MP Center Stage
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Connectivity: 5G, 4G LTE, dual nano SIM, eSIM, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, GPS, NFC
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Other features: Face ID, Dynamic Island, Action Button, Camera Control, USB-C with DisplayPort, stereo speakers, IP68 water resistance, iOS 26, Hearing Aid Compatible
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Battery: Up to 30 hours video playback, 40W fast charging, MagSafe wireless charging
With no Plus variant announced this year, the iPhone 17 stands as the sole non-Pro option in Apple’s 2025 lineup.
