Apple · Mobile
iPhone 17
Averages 9 out of ten across 3 published outlet scores, which span 0.1 points. bitcritiq has not used this product, and this page carries no score of ours.
$899 · read Oct 12, 2026 · source
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What each outlet scored it
| Outlet | Score | Out of ten |
|---|---|---|
| TechRadar | 4.5 / 5 | 9 |
| CNET | 9.1 / 10 | 9.1 |
| Tom's Guide | 4.5 / 5 | 9 |
Star ratings are doubled to reach a ten-point scale; outlets already scoring out of ten are unchanged. The average above is the mean of this column.
Who it suits
Most people on iPhone
The three scores sit within a tenth of a point of each other. CNET names it its best iPhone and headlines its review “Entry-Level Model Is All You Need”; TechRadar calls it the best-value iPhone yet, citing the 120Hz always-on display and double the starting storage.
Where it falls down. No dedicated telephoto lens, which TechRadar lists as its one con and Tom's Guide marks down for zoom. CNET notes minimal design updates, and Tom's Guide barely any new Apple Intelligence features. Its $899 list price is $100 above what Apple launched it at.
Where this sits against the alternatives
This product is one of the picks on iPhone 18 Pro Max and Galaxy S26 Ultra Top the Phone Reviews, which compares it against the others that cleared the same three-outlet bar.
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