"With the iPhone 17, Apple finally made the 120Hz ProMotion display, which was typically limited to Pro users, uniform across the entire lineup, even the base model. If you are coming from a previous iPhone base model and are not accustomed to higher refresh rate displays, you are in for a treat. Trust me, while subtle, you will notice the difference. Meanwhile, if you are coming from the Pro models, you won't notice a difference, with the same buttery smooth experience."
"While at a glance it may look the same as last year, in different, dare I say, cuter pastel colors, after using it for a couple of minutes, you'll be able to tell that it packs major upgrades under the hood. The best part is that, despite the upgrades, it retails for the same price as last year's model, with the same storage at $799."
The iPhone 17 base model receives significant internal upgrades while maintaining last year's $799 starting price and storage. The device introduces a 120Hz ProMotion display across the entire lineup, bringing smoother animations and less stutter compared with 60Hz base models. Visual updates include new pastel color options that refresh the look without dramatic design changes. Competing models like the ultra-thin iPhone Air and the Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro attract attention, but the base iPhone 17 delivers the most practical improvements for most users, offering high-end features at a mainstream price point.
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