Apple is SO close to winning me over

Quick Overview

The presenter ultimately concludes that while the rumored iPhone 17 (non-Pro) offers compelling upgrades like the 120Hz ProMotion display and better durability than its predecessor, the experience remains hampered by software quirks like poor screenshot management and connectivity issues, making the standard iPhone 17 the best rounded option over the Pro Max, which is significantly more expensive.

Key Points: The presenter spent time with rumored iPhone models including the iPhone 16e, 17, Air, and 17 Pro, anticipating the new iOS features. The iPhone 17 Air's design is praised for being sleek and light, but the physical ergonomics, especially the thin frame edge, create a pressure point on the pinky finger. The iPhone 17 model includes significant hardware upgrades like a 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide camera, 12MP Macro camera, stereo speakers, and 256GB base storage for the Pro Max. The iPhone 17 Pro Max, featuring a 2TB storage option, has a high price tag of $1999 USD, which the presenter finds hard to justify. The presenter experienced software issues on iOS 26, including inconsistent Wi-Fi/cellular tethering and buggy behavior like the phone becoming unresponsive, which were also present on other iPhones. Benchmark testing shows the iPhone 17 scoring 3744 in single-core Geekbench 6, outperforming the iPhone 16 (3506) but falling behind the Pro models. The iPhone 17 received 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR Off) and 3001 nits (HDR On, 1% window), beating the Pro models in some HDR tests.

Context: The video explores the rumored specifications and early impressions of Apple's anticipated iPhone 17 lineup, comparing the expected features across the base, Air, Pro, and Pro Max models. The presenter contrasts these rumored features with the reality of using an iPhone for 30 days coming from an Android device, focusing heavily on ergonomic concerns, software usability (especially iOS 26 quirks), and hardware improvements like display technology and camera specs, while also featuring a giveaway for a dbrand TriFold phone skin.