iPhone 17 Review: 7 Months Later: Is it STILL the One to Buy?

I’ve been using the Lavender iPhone 17 as my daily driver for the last 7 months, and honestly, the experience has been surprising. In this video, I’m breaking down how it’s held up—from the 100% battery health after 160 cycles to the insane performance of the A19 chip. With rumors suggesting the iPhone 18 base model won't arrive until Spring 2027, many of you are asking: Is the iPhone 17 still the right choice today? We’re looking at the 120Hz ProMotion display (a first for the base model!), the viral 18MP selfie camera, and how it handles daily tasks compared to my iPhone 17 Pro. In this video: The iPhone 17 Hook Why this phone was special at launch Design & Display: ProMotion is a game changer iPhone 17 after 7 months Performance & Thermals: A19 Chip Benchmarks iPhone 17 after 7 Months Battery: 160 Cycles later Camera: The new 18MP Selfie & Dual Capture Apple Intelligence & Software Updates Should you wait for the iPhone 18? Final Verdict Performance Stats (Geekbench 6): Single-Core: 3,925 Multi-Core: 10,173 Metal GPU: 46,350 If you're using an older iPhone 12, 13, or 14 and wondering if this is the year to finally jump, this video is for you. #iPhone17