Apple iPhone 17

Apple iPhone 17 was released on September 19, 2025. It's PTA Approved, so it works officially on local networks without any import hassle.

8GB + 256GB — Rs. 400,000

Key highlights: Apple A19 (3nm) chip, 8GB RAM, up to 512GB storage, 6.3-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz display, 48MP dual camera, 18MP selfie camera with autofocus, 3692mAh battery, 5G support. Ships with iOS 26. Colors: Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender.

Display

6.3-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED — up from 6.1 inches on previous standard iPhones 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, ProMotion finally comes to the standard iPhone line, not just the Pro models 1206 x 2622 pixels (~460 ppi) HDR10 and Dolby Vision support Ceramic Shield 2 — Apple's toughest iPhone glass yet A genuinely big upgrade for the base iPhone line — 60Hz displays are finally gone across the board

Platform

Apple A19 chipset, 3nm Hexa-core CPU 2 x 4.26GHz performance cores 4 x 2.60GHz efficiency cores 5-core Apple GPU Shipped with iOS 26, upgradeable to iOS 26.6 AnTuTu score around 2,109,773 — remarkably close to the previous generation's Pro Max chip performance 120FPS gaming support 8GB RAM keeps multitasking and camera processing smooth

Memory & Storage

8GB RAM with 256GB or 512GB storage NVMe storage for fast read/write speeds No microSD card slot No more 128GB base option — 256GB is now the entry point, reflecting rising baseline storage across the lineup

Main Camera

Dual rear camera setup, simpler than the Pro models but with genuinely upgraded sensors.

48MP primary wide camera f/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift OIS, dual pixel PDAF, larger 1/1.56" sensor for better low-light capture 48MP ultrawide camera f/2.2 aperture, 120° field of view, PDAF — both lenses now shoot at 48MP, a first for the standard iPhone Dual-LED dual-tone flash HDR photo and panorama support 4K video with Dolby Vision HDR recording up to 60fps Both cameras at 48MP means noticeably more detail and better cropping flexibility than older base iPhones, even without a telephoto lens

Selfie Camera

18MP multi-aspect selfie camera — a major jump from 12MP on previous models f/1.9 aperture, 20mm ultrawide lens, autofocus SL 3D depth sensor for Face ID and portrait selfies 4K video recording up to 60fps Higher resolution and wider aspect ratio options make this the best selfie camera on a standard iPhone yet

Battery

3692mAh battery Li-Ion, non-removable Wired charging with PD3.2 and AVS — 50% in just 20 minutes, the fastest charging on any iPhone in this lineup 25W wireless charging via MagSafe/Qi2 — 50% in 30 minutes (15W in China) Charger not included in the box Charging speed is the standout upgrade here, noticeably faster than every previous iPhone generation

Connectivity

Nano-SIM only, relies on eSIM for a second line 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G support Wi-Fi 7, tri-band Bluetooth 6.0 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, QZSS, NavIC NFC for mobile payments USB Type-C 2.0 with DisplayPort output UWB support with gen 2 chip No FM radio, no headphone jack

Design & Build

Dimensions: 149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm Weight: 177g Glass front with Ceramic Shield 2, aluminum frame, glass back IP68 rated (6m water for 30 min) Face ID instead of a fingerprint scanner Stereo speakers Lighter and more compact than most Pro models, good for one-handed use

Bottom Line for Pakistani Buyers

The iPhone 17 finally brings ProMotion, a dual 48MP camera setup, and much faster charging to the standard iPhone line, closing a lot of the gap that used to exist between base and Pro models.

At Rs. 400,000, it's priced above the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Honor Robot Phone 5G, and well above the iPhone 15 Plus.

It's a strong pick if you want current-generation performance and display quality without paying Pro-tier prices. If budget is tighter, the older iPhone 15 Pro Max still offers a telephoto lens and titanium build for less.

Alternatives in the Same Budget

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (Rs. 392,000) — Slightly cheaper with a telephoto lens and titanium frame, though on an older chip. Honor Robot Phone 5G (Rs. 379,999) — A unique Android alternative with a distinct design and modern specs. Apple iPhone 15 Plus (Rs. 377,100) — The most affordable option here if you want to stay on iOS and save some money.