One thing I’ve learned in my 17 years of reviewing phones for a living is that you really can’t appreciate a device unless you’ve put in solid time using it daily — and that’s exactly what I’ve been doing with the iPhone 17. While my week’s worth of using it managed to scratch the surface, using the iPhone 17 for over a month gives me a better understanding of what makes this phone a genuine long-term upgrade.
For example, I’ve put the iPhone 17's new Center Stage camera to the test against other best phone contenders. There’s also the surprising results I’ve uncovered with my iPhone 17 vs. Pixel 10 face-off, like how the iPhone's camera zoom performance compares to its rival. But then there were also some disappointing things I’ve come across in this span. Now that I’ve put in serious time using Apple's latest as a daily driver, here’s what I really think about the iPhone 17.
