Ever since the iPhone X, I’ve been critical about how some of the best phones command a fortune to own. That’s why for the last few years, I’ve often recommended getting the base flagship models, like the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16, seeing that they still have features most people look for without the overpriced cost.
With the introduction of the iPhone 17 lineup, however, I’m doing a reversal after getting the chance to check them all out in person. Despite all of the big upgrades I mention in my iPhone 17 hands-on, along with the introduction of the iPhone Air and price hike of the iPhone 17 Pro, the one I’d buy with my own money is the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Yes, it still costs a whopping $1,199, but it actually has the most bang-for-the-buck value. Here’s why.
