The iPhone 17 Pro is one of those devices that feels both new and familiar at the same time. On the outside, the redesign finally breaks away from the minor tweaks we’ve seen for years - it’s cleaner, slightly more practical, and undeniably “Pro.” The revamped chassis and vapor chamber cooling do help with heat dissipation, though it’s not a complete fix; under heavy gaming, there’s still noticeable GPU throttling. Performance, however, is as strong as ever - smooth, responsive, and fast in every sense. iOS 26 brings a sleeker look but still lacks real intuitiveness. Charging is faster with Apple’s new standard, though you can’t shake the feeling this should’ve happened a generation or two ago. The display is less reflective (a nice touch outdoors) but oddly inconsistent in brightness. The new telephoto camera sounds great on paper yet doesn’t feel like a game-changer in practice. In short, the iPhone 17 Pro remains a polished, capable, and luxurious phone - but it doesn’t quite deliver the leap forward its premium price suggests
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