"One of the base model iPhone 17's most "Pro" features is its new upgraded display. Compared to the iPhone 16 -- and all previous standard generations before it -- the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro have the exact same display specifications. The base model iPhone 17 receives an upgraded 6.3-inch display, a 120Hz refresh rate, an always-on display, 2,622 x 1,206 pixel resolution, and 3,000 nits peak outdoor brightness. All of these specs are upgrades over the iPhone 16."
"My position is that as the base model iPhones become more advanced, I don't need to spend a few hundred extra dollars on features that a casual user like me won't need. I'm the opposite of a power user, unless power is synonymous with a scary amount of scrolling through TikTok. Also: Apple iPhone 17 event recap: iPhone Air preorders, Apple Watch 11, AirPods Pro 3, more If you plan to upgrade to a new iPhone but wonder if the Pro models are too advanced for your everyday needs, the base model has a few Pro-level features that even the most casual user can appreciate."
The iPhone 17 base model gains Pro-level display features previously reserved for Pro models. The base model includes a 6.3-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate, an always-on display, 2,622 x 1,206 pixel resolution, and 3,000 nits peak outdoor brightness. These display upgrades represent significant improvements over the iPhone 16. The base model also receives camera enhancements, including an 18MP Center Stage front camera. Casual users may find the added display and camera features sufficient to choose the base model over the Pro and avoid extra cost.
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