iPhone 17 Pro: Creators' Dream or Everyone Else’s Meh?

iPhone 17 Pro: Creators' Dream or Everyone Else’s Meh?
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Apple’s latest iPhone 17 Pro Max and Pro models are out, and for the first time, Apple seems to have officially slotted the Pro line for creators who demand 'the longest battery life and the best cameras' to film their brunch and deep thoughts. Notably, the traditionally prestige-packed Pro features—like the nicest screens and longest battery—are no longer exclusive, as even non-Pros now sport similarly shiny displays and 'good enough' cameras. Meanwhile, the new Air model looms, possibly more tempting for mere mortals who don’t need their phone to double as a Hollywood rig. The Verge’s reviewer, a non-creator but loyal Pro Max buyer, notes his preference remains tied to the arrogant splashiness of the bigger, higher-refresh screen and the hefty battery that fuels his... well, phone habits.

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Source: Theverge | Published: 9/17/2025 | Author: Todd Haselton