The iPhone 17 Pro is arguably the best smartphone on the market right now. If you are still on the fence about getting one, here are 10 features that the phone boasts that are sure to sway you.
Center Stage
First off, selfies have been popular for years now, but the one problem we have always had is that it can be difficult, if not impossible, to get a good selfie with more than two or three people in the photo.
However, the iPhone 17 Pro has a new feature called Center Stage. In simple terms, Center Stage is a feature that keeps you centered in the frame, as well as expanding the frame automatically to landscape mode, making it easier than ever to take amazing group selfies.
Call Screening
A small feature that may go unnoticed but is a complete game-changer is the new call screening feature. This incredibly useful addition makes it easier than ever to ignore and block spam calls and calls from unknown numbers.
The process is simple; if you receive a call from an unknown number, it will automatically be rerouted to a mailbox where the caller is asked for their name and what they need you for. Later, you can go through the log to see if you missed anything important.
Triple 48MP Rear Cameras
iPhones are famed for their cameras, and the 17 Pro takes this to the next level. It features three 48MP cameras, which include a 48MP telephoto lens, a 48MP main sensor, and a 48MP ultrawide lens.
While using the camera is a given, you will be shocked by how powerful these new cameras are. Quality is through the roof, and the amount of detail you will see will be something akin to a digital camera.
Action Button
The action button may be something you didn’t put too much thought into before. Usually used for simple tasks like switching between loud and silent modes, the 17 Pro makes it even more customizable and useful.
For instance, the action button can be mapped to the camera, flashlight, voice memo, focus, and the translation app. You can also map it to run custom actions from the Shortcuts app, such as toggling dark mode or using your personal hotspot.
Dual Capture Video Recording
Another small feature that will see a ton of use is dual video recording. When activated, you can use the selfie camera and the rear camera simultaneously to record footage.
This makes it perfect for capturing social media footage of your reaction, or simply recording in an easier format with the best camera on your phone.
Camera Zoom
Back to the new cameras, the one feature that has defined the new 17 Pro cameras is the zoom. Digital zoom has always been a problem for smartphones, because even though you could zoom in a lot, the quality drop-off is incredibly noticeable.
However, with the 17 Pro, you can enjoy 4x optical zoom, and also 8x “optical quality” digital zoom. This means the quality drop-off occurs when you zoom in much further, but most users will find the 4x and 8x zoom levels more than enough.
Unibody Enclosure
The new design of the 17 Pro is hard to miss, and the unibody enclosure could easily be seen as the future of smartphone design. Made from a single piece of aluminium, the new design significantly increases the phone’s durability.
Additionally, while not waterproof, this new unibody design can limit the amount of dirt and water that can enter the phone. With very limited gaps, the phone’s insides are more protected than ever, especially when combined with the new, sturdier screen.
A19 Chip
While what’s “under the hood” isn’t always given a ton of attention, in this case, the new A19 chip in the 17 Pro should definitely interest you. In short, this new chip takes efficiency and speed to the absolute next level.
It features a 6-core CPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, 12GB of RAM, and cooling technology to keep everything running well, this new chip is a massive upgrade from the A18 you may have been using over the past couple of years.
Better Battery & Storage
The iPhone 17 Pro battery is a massive upgrade compared to other models. The capacity ranges from 3,988mAh to 4,252mAh, and offers almost 31 hours of video playback, and many real-world tests show the battery lasting upwards of 27 hours even after heavy use.
Additionally, the storage options have finally been updated. The base model has 256GB of storage, with the next model up having 512GB. The option that is blowing people away is the model at the top of the ladder, which has an enormous 1TB of storage.
Fast Charging
A bigger battery is exciting, but if you can’t charge it quickly, then it may not be as appealing as you think. However, the 17 Pro can charge to 50% in about 20 minutes thanks to the USB-C port, with real-world tests showing the charging power reaching 36W-40W
In conclusion, these are only a few of the features of the new iPhone 17 Pro. They are by far some of the most exciting, and no matter what you like to do with your phone, you will most certainly be using all of them.
