Posted Sep 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM UTCDQuoteIt’s all part of the plan.Unsure about the Air or put off by the Pro? Don’t worry: with double the storage, a 120Hz display, and its upgraded selfie camera, the regular iPhone 17 looks like the best of the bunch, and not for the first time.thewunderbar:Every few years, Apple decides to make the base iPhone the best phone in the lineup for 99% of people. This is one of those years.Get the day’s best comment and more in my free newsletter, The Verge Daily.Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Dominic PrestonLoading commentsGetting the conversation ready...The Verge DailyA free daily digest of the news that matters most.Email (required)
It’s all part of the plan.
Unsure about the Air or put off by the Pro? Don’t worry: with double the storage, a 120Hz display, and its upgraded selfie camera, the regular iPhone 17 looks like the best of the bunch, and not for the first time. thewunderbar: > Every few years, Apple decides to make the base iPhone the best phone in the lineup for 99% of people. This is one of those years. Get the day’s best comment and more in my free newsletter, The Verge Daily.
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