I’ve had it for a week now, and so far I love it! It’s quite snappy (responsive). The way text appears, is slightly larger than on my 14 pro, (default setting, without modification) which is perfect for me because it’s easier to see / read, without having to go to a larger setting. Not sure if it’s do to the OS or the slightly larger screen. The weight with the aluminum body is a wash, as the larger battery causes the new 17 pro to have an identical weight as my 14 pro. Which is perfectly fine, because you get Much More battery life, Without any additional weight! Fantastic trade off! I do wish there was some way for them to determine (such as your previous iPhone buying history) that this is your 1st USB-C iPhone, so they could also include a new USB-C power brick, so you would not have to incur additional costs after sending $1,100 on a phone. They wouldn’t even need to charge the size of the phone packaging, just throw in a a power brick package in the cardboard box they ship the phone in. Back to the display, it’s Definitely easier to see / read / watch when outside in the sun. A wonderful improvement!!! My 14 pro was very difficult to see in the sun, & rapidly got hot, which caused the screen to dim very quickly, which made in nearly impossible to read. I can’t report accurately on the heat issue because it’s not a 110 degree Texas summer day, but prior to any dimming issues, it’s absolutely brighter outside. Hopefully when it gets hot again, the vapor chamber & aluminum body will resolve a lot, or all of the heat issues.
Slower than older iPhones. Reaction time is slow and apps crash. Not a fan
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ATT.comBy -Eli, AT&T CARE, December 17, 2025
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the iPhone 17 Pro. It sounds like the device is performing slower than your previous models, and that can be frustrating when apps crash or respond slowly which would affect your experience with the device. We can imagine how inconvenient it must feel to experience delays and app crashes while trying to use your phone, especially when you expect it to be faster, we can help identify the cause and explore possible solutions to improve your phone’s performance, ensuring a smoother experience going forward.
Here are few steps you can try from your end and check if it helps in enhancing the device performance:
1.Restart or Force Restart Your iPhone: This clears temporary memory and often resolves minor performance issues. Press the side button and a volume button until the slider appears, power off, then turn it back on 2.Update iOS and Apps: Go to Settings → General → Software Update to install the latest iOS. In the App Store, update all apps to prevent bugs and ensure compatibility 3.Manage Storage: Delete or offload unused apps, and remove unnecessary photos, videos, or files via Settings → General → iPhone Storage 4.Limit Background App Refresh: Navigate to Settings → General → Background App Refresh to disable or restrict apps that don’t need continuous background activity 5.Reduce Visual Effects: Enable Reduce Motion and Reduce Transparency under Settings → Accessibility → Motion and Display & Text Size to lessen CPU load 6.Check Battery Health: Go to Settings → Battery → Battery Health to see if battery replacement is needed, which can restore responsiveness 7.Clear Safari or App Cache: For slow web browsing, clear history and website data under Settings → Safari → Clear History and Website Data 8.Reset All Settings: If performance issues persist, reset all settings via Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone → Reset All Settings. This does not delete data but restores configuration defaults
As soon as I put it on it cracked?? I’m not sure why. I did not drop the phone or anything. Maybe a defect. I actually heard it snap. I’ve always used top of the line screen savers and they have outlived my phone. I’m baffled, but I still have it on my phone. Basically letting you know in case you have further reports of problems.
The additional features from my old Iphone 13 makes it easier and more enjoyable to use. At the present time I only need to charge the phone every other day.
Great experience. No problems. Easy learning curve. Transfer of data all went well. Still exploring the new features we both recommend highly. Still have very reliable coverage every where we travel.