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The iPhone 17 lineup has finally arrived! Apple’s latest and greatest flagship smartphone line is receiving a fresh batch of hardware updates this year bringing with it an innovative front selfie camera, a powerful A19 and A19 Pro chip, and a new fleet of phone options to shop.
At their annual keynote event, Apple unveiled not one but four new smartphones: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max and the iPhone Air. Each new device will be equipped with the impressive A19 chip for improved performance and battery efficiency. The iPhone 17 features the six-core central processing unit that the company said is more than twice as fast as the A15 Bionic chip. The A19 Pro, which powers the iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, delivers up to 40% better sustained performance than the previous generation, according to Apple.
iPhone Air
Taking a similar approach to their popular MacBook Air line, Apple has created the first-ever iPhone Air. Starting at $999, the newcomer has an ultra-thin design that is just 5.6 millimeters thick, about 28% thinner than the standard iPhone 16. Even with its slim build, the device features the A19 Pro chip that delivers “pro performance in an unbelievably thin and light design,” Apple chief Tim Cook said during the presentation. Customers can get the iPhone Air “on us” when you switch to T-Mobile’s Experience Beyond or Go 5G Next plans.
iPhone 17
When it comes to photography, the iPhone camera has always been an industry leader. With the 17, Apple continues to deliver excellent photo capturing features to improve upon its hardware. This year, the iPhone gets a “Center Stage” front camera that gives customers more options to take selfies; a powerful 48MP Fusion Main camera with an optical-quality 2x Telephoto; and a new 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide camera that captures expansive scenes and macro photography in more detail. The 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion is bigger and brighter, enabling super smooth scrolling, immersive gaming, and improved efficiency.
iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max
If you want the most powerful specs and advanced features, the Pro phones are for you. The latest model gets a slight redesign featuring a brushed aluminum unibody for efficient thermal performance and more space for a larger battery. The Pro and Pro Max will be available in 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch sizes with Super Retina XDR displays that feature ProMotion up to 120Hz, an “Always-On” display and 3000 nits of peak outdoor brightness — the highest ever on an iPhone.
Want the best trade-in deal for the iPhone 17? Over at T-Mobile, you can get a great discount of up to $1,100 off when you trade in a device and pick up a 17-series phone alongside a new unlimited line. Customers can add up to three lines per plan to see additional savings. T-Mobile says its plans could save you up to 20% compared to similar packages from other providers.
According to the criteria, the biggest discount is eligible with a trade of an iPhone 13 Pro or newer, but older devices can still get up to $820 off here. For those looking to switch over to T-Mobile, the company will give you an iPhone 17 “on us” when switching and adding a line on their Experience plan. T-Mobile is offering an impressive $1,000 rebate when you port your number over from a rival carrier. The switching deal can cover the entire cost of the iPhone Air, whereas the maximum trade-in rebate will cover an iPhone 17 Pro.
If you get a plan with T-Mobile, you’ll also gain access to their T-Satellite service, which gives customers access to free text messaging, location sharing and 911 emergency text services even in the most remote areas that typically struggle with traditional cellular service. T-Satellite is included for free on their best plans: Go5G Next and Experience Beyond. You can also add it for $10 a month per line on any qualifying plan—that’s $5 off for a limited time.
The iPhone 17, 17 Pro and the iPhone Air will now be available starting with 256GB of storage — double the entry storage from the previous generation — and a 512GB option. The base iPhone 17 comes in five beautiful colors: black, lavender, mist blue, sage, and white, while the Pro phones will feature a silver, deep blue and cosmic orange color. The new iPhone 17, 17 Pro and Air are available now at T-Mobile.