The iPhone 17 is a fantastic value, offering a high-quality display, excellent selfie camera, and solid performance that makes it the best choice for most users.
Apple iPhone 17
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We have found 3 professional reviews of the exact Apple iPhone 17 so far. All 3 critics recommend it.
Reviewed by Marques Brownlee, CNN Underscored and Linus Tech Tips
What do critics say about the Apple iPhone 17?
A strong recommendation as the best regular iPhone yet, thanks to the smooth display, long battery life and new selfie features, with weak zoom the main drawback.
The iPhone 17 is a well-rounded device that offers a great display and solid performance, making it a strong choice for most users.
Too few reviews for a critic score, so it isn't ranked. We publish a full score once 4 professional reviews of the exact model exist.
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Common questions
Does the Apple iPhone 17 have a critic score?
Not yet. We have found 3 professional reviews of the exact model. Their average is 88, which we show as a provisional score. We publish a critic score, and rank the product, once at least 4 reviews exist.

