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iPhone 17 Review: No Asterisks!

2025-10-01 Science & Technology
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Marques Brownlee
Marques Brownlee
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iPhone 17 Review: Best Base Model in Years

Unlock why the iPhone 17 delivers flagship features like a 120Hz display and better battery at a base price, saving you hundreds without compromise. Gain clarity on when to skip the Pro models for the smartest buy.

Short Summary

  • Access premium display and camera upgrades in the base iPhone 17 to enjoy smoother scrolling and sharper selfies without paying Pro prices.
  • Extend battery life meaningfully for all-day use, making it reliable for everyday tasks over older 60Hz models.
  • Weigh value against competitors like Pixel 10, positioning iPhone 17 as a top default choice for most users. This review breaks down the iPhone 17's key upgrades, from display to performance, highlighting why it's the strongest base model since Pros launched. It matters because it challenges the need for expensive variants, helping you avoid overspending on features you won't use. Read on to see how it stacks up and influences Apple's lineup.

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This is the best iPhone in years. Which can have an interesting effect on the rest of the lineup... MKBHD Merch: http://shop.MKBHD.com Playlist of MKBHD Intro music: https://goo.gl/B3AWV5 Phone provided by Apple for review. ~ http://twitter.com/MKBHD http://instagram.com/MKBHD http://facebook.com/MKBHD

Top Comments (10)

@Ostap1974 2025-10-01

Be honest, you didn't win a lottery, you cancelled your Tesla order.

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@xpkareem 2025-10-01

I'm so happy for the 16e guy winning the lottery. He's always had such a rough time, it's good to see him finally get a win. He's a good egg.

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@HelloThere.0192 2025-10-01

I really love the skits as the intro, it's honestly a great addition and helps stand out against other creators! Love how the content is still growing and adapting (Because of this I now expect a full fledge story on the lottery winner character with every phone review)

7.5k 47 replies
@buglover6343 2025-10-02

The wife and I just went from the iPhone 8plus to the base 17 and we couldn’t be happier!

7.1k 128 replies
@EryqIsMid 2025-10-02

great to see mustachekbhd has made a return

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@samsheffer 2025-10-01

the dual-marques intro! it's been a while... so glad to see you(s)

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@David_T 2025-10-02

0:35 Look, it's Mario Brownlee!

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@zwyklyczlowiek999 2025-10-01

iPhone being more affordable than an android is something I would have never guessed in a million years

1.8k 31 replies
@zr1cvette 2025-10-03

Just set mine up today. Went from a 13 Pro Max to a 17. Loving this. It’s brighter, louder, also doesn’t feel like a brick. You barely notice some of the screen size you give up.

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@Blodmånebjörnen 2025-10-20

It’s so nice to hear a detailed review spoken in a normal, conversational tone and not high-energy shouting to keep viewers ‘engaged’. Top quality review as always, thanks Marques!

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