| Price (Starting) | $1,199 (256GB); up to $1,599 (1TB), $1,899 (2TB) in US; ~Rs. 1,49,900 (256GB) in India | ~CNY 5,999 (~$850 / Rs. 74,700 for 12GB/512GB); up to CNY 6,999 (~$990 / Rs. 87,200 for 16GB/1TB); China-focused, global TBD |
| Design & Build | Dimensions: 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm, 233g; Aluminum unibody with Ceramic Shield 2 front, IP68 dust/water resistant; Two-tone design with full-width Camera Plateau; Colors: Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue, Silver | Dimensions: 162.9 x 77.6 x 8.0 mm, 219g; Dragon Crystal Glass, IP68; Dual-screen with 2.9″ rear OLED (596×976, 120Hz) for notifications/selfies; Colors: Black, Cold Smoke Purple, Forest Green, White |
| Display | 6.9″ Super Retina XDR OLED, 1320×2868 resolution (~460 ppi), 120Hz ProMotion, 1,600 nits peak brightness, HDR, True Tone, Always-On, anti-reflective coating | 6.9″ LTPO AMOLED, 1220×2656 resolution (463 ppi), 120Hz refresh, 3,500 nits peak brightness, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, DC dimming, P3 gamut; Plus 2.9″ rear display |
| Processor & RAM | A19 Pro chip (Apple custom), 12GB RAM; Vapor chamber cooling for sustained performance | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, up to 16GB RAM; Efficient thermal management |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB (no microSD) | 512GB / 1TB (no microSD) |
| Rear Camera | Triple 48MP (Main Fusion, Ultra Wide, Telephoto with 8x optical zoom); 18MP Center Stage front; Pro video features, 4K video | Triple 50MP Leica-tuned (Main, Ultra Wide, 5x periscope Telephoto); 50MP front; Advanced zoom, 8K video |
| Battery & Charging | ~5,088mAh; Up to 39 hours video playback, 21+ hours 4K test; 40W wired, 15W MagSafe wireless | 7,500mAh; Exceptional endurance (1.5x iPhone in tests); 100W wired, 50W wireless, 22.5W reverse wireless |
| Software | iOS 26; Seamless Apple ecosystem integration, long-term updates | HyperOS 3 based on Android 16; AI features (Hyper XiaoAi), good update support |
| Reviews Summary | Praised for breakthrough battery life, pro cameras (8x zoom standout), A19 Pro performance, cooler operation via vapor chamber; Design refresh exciting but base iPhone 17 steals value thunder; “Best iPhone battery ever” (CNN, WIRED); Minor warmth in gaming; Overall: 9/10 for pros, but overkill for most | Lauded for massive battery, innovative dual screens (fun for selfies/notifications), top-tier Snapdragon power, Leica cameras; “Jaw-dropping specs, better than iPhone in endurance/charging” (Forbes, CNET); Unique but software China-locked initially; Global availability uncertain; Overall: 9.5/10 for specs enthusiasts, “Ultimate flagship” (AllAboutTech) |
