Apple iPhone 17

With Apple holding back a standard iPhone 18 until 2027, the iPhone 17 continues as the default iOS recommendation in November 2026—even after a $100 September price bump to $899. It upgrades the base iPhone formula with a 6.3-inch 120Hz ProMotion OLED, 256GB starting storage, dual 48MP rear cameras, and an 18MP Center Stage front camera supporting Dual Capture. In CNET's 3-hour streaming test, it dropped only 11% battery, and it charges to 50% in 20 minutes with a 40W+ adapter. Only heavy 3D gamers and zoom photographers will miss the Pro models.