iPhone 17 arrives with ProMotion 120 Hz and 256 GB base storage at the same $799 price
Apple’s new iPhone 17 has officially landed, and the headline upgrades are exactly what many users have been waiting for. The base model now features a 120 Hz ProMotion display for smoother scrolling and gaming, plus a storage bump to 256 GB by default—all while keeping the same $799 starting price. It was unveiled alongside the latest Apple Watch models and the new AirPods Pro 3.
Key upgrades at a glance:
– 120 Hz ProMotion display with up to 3,000 nits peak brightness
– 256 GB base storage (up from 128 GB on the previous generation)
– A19 chip with a six-core CPU and five-core GPU
– Remappable Action Button and a dedicated camera control button
– Dynamic Island continues on the front
– Dual rear cameras: 48 MP main + 12 MP ultra-wide that doubles as a macro lens
– “All-day” battery life, per Apple
– Same $799 starting price, available later this month
ProMotion finally comes to the standard iPhone, years after appearing on the Pro line. The upgrade brings noticeably smoother animations and more responsive interactions across the interface, apps, and games. Paired with the brighter display that peaks at 3,000 nits, visibility outdoors should be improved, and HDR content will look more vivid.
On the camera front, Apple keeps the reliable dual-lens setup with a 48 MP primary sensor for detailed shots and a 12 MP ultra-wide that can step in for close-up macro photography. The vertically aligned camera layout returns, as does the Dynamic Island for alerts and live activities.
Under the hood, the iPhone 17 is powered by the A19 chip, featuring a six-core CPU and five-core GPU to handle everyday tasks and demanding apps. For those seeking extra headroom, the higher-binned A19 Pro is reserved for the iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. As usual, Apple hasn’t disclosed the exact battery capacity, but it claims all-day endurance.
Price and availability remain straightforward: the iPhone 17 starts at $799 and goes on sale later this month. With ProMotion and 256 GB now standard, the base model looks like a stronger value proposition for anyone upgrading from older devices or moving up from previous non-Pro iPhones.
