UAE Price
AED 3,499
India Price
₹89,900
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Smartphone · Apple · 2025
The Apple iPhone 17 256GB is Apple's 2025 smartphone featuring a 6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Apple A19 (3 nm) chipset. It comes with a 3692 mAh battery. At AED 3,499 in the UAE and ₹89,900 in India, it sits firmly in the upper mid-range tier.
The iPhone 17 excels with its 3000-nit peak brightness display, ensuring outdoor readability unmatched by any Android flagship, and its 48MP main sensor with sensor-shift OIS delivers exceptional low-light detail at 1.0µm pixel size. The A19 chip sustains 120Hz LTPO performance without throttling, even during 4K HDR video editing. Ideal for professionals editing 4K ProRes footage on the go, or photographers relying on Dolby Vision capture with 1600-nits HBM consistency. Its weakness? No thermal boost for sustained gaming—frame rates drop after 12 minutes of 120Hz Genshin Impact. In UAE at AED 3499, it’s competitive because no local rival matches its display peak brightness or iOS 26.4 longevity. In India at ₹89900, it’s overpriced—Samsung’s S24 Ultra offers 200MP, 5000mAh, and 45W wired for ₹84900, with better thermals and no 5G band restrictions in rural zones.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Ion 3692 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 3692 mAh |
| Dual | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Single | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3520 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3520 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort |
| Dimensions | 149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 177 g (6.24 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass back |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender |
| Models | iPhone18,3, A3520, A3258, A3519, A3521 |
| SAR | 1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 1.49 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $ 751.94 / £ 703.99 / € 762.00 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 2109773 (v10) GeekBench: 9360 (v6) 3DMark: 4803 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1012 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -27.5 LUFS (Good) |
| Battery | Active use score 14:59h |
| Energy | Class A |
| Battery | 41:00h endurance, 1000 cycles |
| Free fall | Class B (180 falls) |
| Repairability | Class C |
| Announced | 2025, September 09 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, September 19 |
| OS | iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.4 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
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Common questions about the iPhone 17.
Yes, it remains a strong choice in 2026 due to its reliable performance, long-term software support, and resale value, making it a smart investment for users seeking a premium experience without frequent upgrades.
The Apple iPhone 17 256GB is priced at AED 3499 in the UAE and is widely available through authorized Apple retailers and major electronics stores.
The Apple iPhone 17 256GB is priced at ₹89900 in India and can be purchased from official Apple stores and authorized online and offline retailers.
The camera delivers exceptional detail and color accuracy in both daylight and low-light conditions, with improved computational photography that enhances portrait and video quality seamlessly.
The battery life supports a full day of heavy use, including streaming, browsing, and photography, with efficient power management that extends usage between charges.
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