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iPhone 17 Long-Term Review: Is it worth the upgrade after 4 months?
The iPhone 17 is being tested as a daily driver after 4 months of use. The focus is on design, display, performance, battery, and camera. It compares whether the upgrade from older models is worthwhile and whether the Pro version is really necessary.
1. 📱 iPhone 17 Long-Term Review: Introduction and First Impressions
- ✅ The lavender iPhone 17 has been used as a daily driver for 4 months.
- ✅ After 78 battery charge cycles, the battery health is still at 100%.
- ✅ The iPhone 17 feels high-quality and could offer the best value for money of all iPhones.
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1. 📱 iPhone 17 Long-Term Review: Introduction and First Impressions
- ✅ The lavender iPhone 17 has been used as a daily driver for 4 months.
- ✅ After 78 battery charge cycles, the battery health is still at 100%.
- ✅ The iPhone 17 feels high-quality and could offer the best value for money of all iPhones.
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2. ✨ Design and Display: Why the iPhone 17 Feels Like a "Pro"
- ✅ The design is familiar, but the feel is different. The lavender-colored, matte glass back feels high-quality and is resistant to fingerprints.
- ✅ The soft edges ensure comfortable one-handed operation.
- ✅ The 6.3-inch screen is larger, but the phone doesn't feel bulky because the bezels have been reduced.
- ✅ ProMotion-Technologie: The screen is adaptive and switches between 1 Hz and 120 Hz, which ensures a smooth user experience.
- ✅ The brightness of 3,000 nits ensures good readability outdoors.
03:28 - 04:18
3. 🚀 Performance of the A19 Chip: Does it Outperform Last Year's Pro Max?
- ✅ The A19 Chip achieves high benchmark results: Single-Core 3573, Multi-Core 9143, Metal GPU 37.286.
- ✅ The iPhone 17 outperforms last year's iPhone 16 Pro Max in performance.
- ✅ In combination with the 120 Hz display, the performance seems even smoother.
- ✅ The device stays cool even during demanding games.
04:19 - 04:55
4. 📸 Camera Upgrade: 48MP Ultra Wide Angle and Innovative Selfie Camera
- ✅ Dual 48-megapixel camera on the back.
- ✅ Improved 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera for ultra-wide-angle and macro shots.
- ✅ Special feature: 18-megapixel front camera with a square sensor for landscape selfies without rotating the phone.
04:56 - 05:29
5. 🤖 Apple Intelligence: Not Yet the Main Reason to Buy
- ✅ Apple Intelligence is still in an early stage and not the main reason to buy the phone.
- ✅ Gemini or ChatGPT are still preferred for complex tasks.
- ✅ The partnership with Google Gemini could improve Siri in the future.
05:30 - 06:54
6. 🔋 Battery Life and Charging Time: A Reliable Companion in Everyday Life
- ✅ After 4 months of use, the battery health is still at 100%.
- ✅ Up to 30 hours of local video playback.
- ✅ The battery lasts all day even on intensive days with high screen brightness and photo shoots.
- ✅ The battery is 40% more efficient than the iPhone 16.
- ✅ Fast charging: 50% in approx. 20 minutes with a Mac adapter.
06:55 - 07:25
7. ⚠️ Disadvantages of the iPhone 17: USB-C and Telephoto Lens
- ❌ The USB-C port only supports USB 2.0 speeds.
- ❌ No telephoto lens. There is a twofold optical quality crop from the main sensor.
- ❌ Lens flare can occur in poor lighting conditions.
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8. ⚖️ Conclusion: Should You Upgrade to the iPhone 17?
- ✅ The iPhone 17 is the best regular iPhone Apple has ever made.
- ✅ Offers incredible value for money.
- ✅ The Pro version is only necessary for users who need a telephoto lens or fast data transfer.
- ✅ An upgrade from the iPhone 13 or 14 is worthwhile.