Regular smartphone but not “ordinary”

iPhone 17 review: When the 120Hz screen and 48MP camera are no longer the privilege of the Pro line, it brings the standard smartphone experience worth buying in the segment.

Every year, when it comes to new iPhones, I and probably most iFans will pay attention to the Pro or Pro Max series with “huge” numbers in terms of cameras or frames.

But this year, when I held the regular iPhone 17 in my hand, I really had to change my mind. Apple no longer plays the trick of “dripping” features into regular devices.

Instead, the company brings an extremely practical smartphone, narrowing the gap with the Pro line to the point that it makes me wonder: Is it necessary to spend an extra 10 million for the Pro version?

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The biggest selling point and also the thing I was most looking forward to finally appeared on the iPhone 17: the ProMotion 120Hz screen.

The feeling of swiping, scrolling Facebook or surfing the web on the 6.3-inch panel is now strangely smooth, something that previously only those using the Pro series could enjoy.

Not stopping there, the outdoor brightness of up to 3,000 nits combined with the new anti-glare coating helps me view the map under the hot sun of Saigon or Hanoi extremely easily, without the annoying mirror shadow.

The Always-On screen feature also helps the device look more modern when placed on the desk, just like a luxury smart watch.

“All-knowing” camera and ultimate vlogging experience

Regarding the camera, the iPhone 17 really impressed me when both the main lens and the super wide-angle lens were upgraded to 48MP.

Default images taken at 24MP resolution give extremely sharp details, especially the 2x optical quality zoom ability helps me have “delicious” portrait frames no less than a dedicated telephoto lens.

But what excites me the most is the Center Stage 18MP selfie camera. When I record a video or make a video call, the camera has the ability to automatically expand and keep me always in the middle of the frame, even if I move back and forth.

For those who often record TikTok or personal Vlogs, the Dual Capture feature (recording at the same time before and after) will be an extremely powerful tool to capture every moment.

Although it is not a new feature on the market, the way Apple optimizes the software makes this experience professional and smooth.

Practical performance and extremely “good” starting capacity

The power from the A19 chip combined with the N1 network chip brings super fast WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 6 connection speeds. During use, I found that AirDrop often uses personal access points to be much more stable than previous generations.

Apple announced that the battery can play videos for up to 30 hours, and through the first few uses, the device lasted nearly 13 hours – a number more than enough for a long day of productive work. Supporting 40W fast charging (50% charging in just 20 minutes) also helps me feel more secure when I need to go out urgently.

A big plus for users is that this year’s iPhone 17 starts with 256GB of memory. With a price of 24,690,000 VND with an additional 128GB of memory and a series of “Pro” upgrades such as 120Hz screen, fast charging and top-notch camera, this number is completely worth it.

Overall, the iPhone 17 is the most “balanced” iPhone that Apple has ever created. It’s not too gimmicky, but it changes exactly the things that directly affect our daily experience.

iPhone 17 with a price of 24,690,000 VND is clearly the best “value for money” bargain in this shopping season in early 2026.