The Ultimate iPhone 17 Showdown: Base vs Air vs Pro vs Pro Max – Which Model Reigns Supreme?
Now let’s dive deeper into each aspect of these iPhones and see how the four models compare. Design and Materials The ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air seen from the side, emphasizing its razor-thin 5.6 mm profile and the polished titanium frame that gives it strength despite its light weight macrumors.com macrumors.com. iPhone 17 (Base): The standard model follows Apple’s classic design language with an aerospace-grade aluminum frame and glass front/back. However, it gets a few durability upgrades this year. The front panel now uses Ceramic Shield 2 – an improved glass-ceramic hybrid with a special coating that delivers 3× better scratch resistance and reduced glare apple.com. The back glass is also sturdier than before (Apple
