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iPhone 17 Pro Review: Apple's Boldest Redesign in a Decade

Titanium chassis, 2nm A19 Pro chip, and an under-display Face ID. Is this the iPhone we've been waiting for?

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Marcus Holloway
June 8, 2026 · 12 min read
iPhone 17 Pro Review: Apple's Boldest Redesign in a Decade

Apple's iPhone 17 Pro is here and it's the most ambitious redesign since the iPhone X. Gone is the notch, the Dynamic Island, and even the visible front camera — everything lives under the new ProMotion 3 display.

The 2nm A19 Pro chip delivers 35% better single-core performance and double the GPU throughput compared to last year's A18 Pro. Gaming on the iPhone now genuinely rivals dedicated handhelds like the Steam Deck.

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Battery life has jumped to a real-world 30 hours of mixed use thanks to the new silicon-anode battery. Charging hits 80% in just 22 minutes over USB-C 4.

The camera system has been completely rebuilt. The new 48MP variable-aperture main sensor pulls in 2x more light, while the 5x periscope telephoto delivers stunning detail at distance. Apple's AI-powered ProPortrait mode is genuinely magical.

At $1,199, it's not cheap — but if you've been holding off on an upgrade, this is the iPhone to buy.

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