Apple(US:AAPL) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-11 01:35Core Viewpoint - The iPhone 17 series has been officially released, featuring significant design changes and upgrades, particularly in the Pro models, which have sparked mixed reactions from consumers [1][3][27]. Design and Build - The iPhone 17 series includes four models: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air, with the Pro models seeing a shift from titanium to aluminum frames, resulting in a thicker and heavier design [3][5][7]. - The Pro models have increased in thickness from 8.25mm to 8.75mm and weight by 4g and 5g respectively, altering the perception of iPhone's traditionally lightweight design [7]. - The color options for the Pro series have been reduced, with the removal of the classic black color, leaving only silver, "Starry Orange," and deep blue [7][8]. Camera and Performance - The Pro series features a new 1800 MP front camera capable of simultaneous video recording, indicating a focus on selfie capabilities [10]. - The camera system has been upgraded with a 4800 MP telephoto lens, although it now offers 4x optical zoom instead of the previous 5x [11]. - The introduction of a VC heat dissipation plate is expected to enhance gaming performance by 40% [13]. Battery and Charging - The battery capacity has been increased, and fast charging has been upgraded to 40W, although it remains slower than some Android competitors [15]. - The standard version of the iPhone 17 has also seen improvements, including a 120Hz refresh rate display, which has been a long-awaited feature for users [17][19]. Pricing and Value - The pricing for the Pro models starts at 8999 yuan for the 256GB version, with significant price increases for higher storage options, such as an additional 4000 yuan for the 1TB model [17]. - The standard iPhone 17 offers a competitive starting price of 5999 yuan for the 256GB version, providing better value compared to previous models and posing a challenge to mid-range Android devices [23][27]. New Model Introduction - The iPhone Air replaces the Plus model, emphasizing a lightweight design at 5.6mm thickness and 165g weight, available in four color options [24][25]. - The Air model features a dual-sided ceramic crystal panel and a new A19 Pro chip, but has a smaller battery capacity of just over 3000mAh [25][27].