Apple iPhone 17: Specifications & Features

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Apple just announced the launch of iPhone 17 on 9 September 2025. Pre-orders are starting at 8pm SGT on 12 September and available starting 19 September.

iPhone 17 Overview

The base model will retain the core Apple experience with enhancements in display brightness, front camera quality, and performance.

• Screen size: 6.3" Super Retina XDR display, with ProMotion up to 120Hz

• 48MP Dual Fusion camera system, 48MP Fusion Main, 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide

• A19 chip, 5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators

• Battery life: Up to 30 hours video playback

• Fast charge up to 50% in 20 minutes

• Available in colours like Lavender, Sage, Mist Blue, White, Black

• Price: From S$1,299

• Ideal for most users entering or staying in the Apple ecosystem

iPhone 17: Design & Display

• The iPhone 17 features a 6.3" Super Retina XDR display, the best ever. 3,000 nits peak brightness

• ProMotion up to 120Hz, 33% fewer reflections.

• Ceramic Shield 2 front. Tougher than any smartphone glass with 3x better scratch resistance.

• Dynamic Island. Bubbles up Live Activities and alerts.

iPhone 17: Performance & Chipset

• Powered by the A19 chip, the iPhone 17 promises leap-forward performance - it powers everything you do on iPhone, including Apple Intelligence features like Live Translation and Image Playground, and ProMotion for playing advanced AAA games

• Delivers advanced performance and all‑day battery life

iPhone 17: Camera Upgrades

• 48MP DualFusion Main camera system with a 2x optical-quality telephoto and a 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide camera with 4x the resolution of the Ultra Wide camera on iPhone 16.

• Ultra Wide photos are 24MP by default, the perfect file size for high‑quality storing and sharing.

• Camera Control. Instantly take a photo, record video, adjust settings and more. So you never miss a moment.

iPhone 17: Battery Life & Charging

• All‑day battery life - just 10 minutes of charging gives you up to 8 hours of video playback with a high‑wattage adapter.

• Up to 50% charge in 20 minutes with a 40W power adapter or higher

AI Features - Apple Intelligence

• Visual intelligence. Search, ask questions and take action with the content on your iPhone screen.

• Live Translation. Automatically translate texts in Messages,14 and get live translated captions in FaceTime and spoken translations in the Phone app.

• Clean Up. Remove unwanted distractions with a tap. It’s a photo editing tool that stays true to the original intent of the photo.

• Genmoji. Make a Genmoji directly in the keyboard to match any conversation. Want to create a sloth with a light bulb? You got it. Just provide a description.

• Writing Tools. Proofread your text and rewrite different versions until the tone and wording are just right, and summarise selected text with a tap.

iOS 26 Features

• Liquid Glass. The new iOS design reflects and refracts what’s beneath it in real time, dynamically adapting to your content across apps and devices.

• A more vibrant Lock Screen. The time dynamically adapts to your photo wallpaper and notifications, keeping your subject in view. When you move your iPhone, your photo comes to life with a new 3D effect.

• Call Screening. Automatically answers unknown callers. Once they share their name and reason for calling, your phone rings and you decide if you want to pick up.

• Hold Assist. Keeps your spot in line while you wait for a live agent and notifies you when they’re ready.

• Polls in Messages. Create a poll and let everyone in the conversation contribute and watch as the votes come in.

For more on iOS features, see our steps to monitor iPhone data usage or how to screen record on iPhone with sound.

Pricing

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iPhone + eSIM: Unlock Pro Performance

With Circles.Life eSIM plan + iPhone 17 combo, you get instant, digital activation (no physical SIM swapping) so your iPhone is ready to go in minutes and full compatibility with 5G speeds over Singapore’s robust network. Circles.Life supports generous roaming benefits across multiple Asian countries built into many plans, so your number works beyond Singapore without switching SIMs. You also benefit from a seamless app experience - manage your plan, monitor usage, add data, and redeem perks all in one place. And because eSIM is embedded, there’s less risk of damage or loss compared to physical cards.

In short: you get pro performance - fast, flexible, travel-ready connectivity — paired with your iPhone 17, without the hassles of traditional SIMs.

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All information are referenced from Apple's official website.