iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16: The upgrade the base iPhone needed, and why you probably don't need the Pro

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iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16 differences:Table of Contents: DesignDisplayPerformanceCameraBatterySpecsSummaryDesign and SizeSlightly larger, with stronger front glassiPhone 16 kept Apple’s familiar aluminum-and-glass design with Ceramic Shield on the front. Unlike the new iPhone 17 Pro models, though, the back is not made with Ceramic Shield 2. iPhone 17 will launch with iPhone 16 will also get the update and those features with it on the same day as the iPhone 17 's launch. iPhone 17 Official Sample PhotosBattery Life and ChargingMore hours, faster chargingApple quotes up to 30 hours of video playback on the iPhone 17 , compared to 22 hours on the iPhone 16 . Specs ComparisonSummaryThe iPhone 17 is the upgrade the base iPhone direly needed, and it is finally here.