Product Review: IPhone 17 vs. iPhone 16: Is It Worth the Upgrade?

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Details: Written by CNET Reviews; Category: Reviews; Published: 19 January 2026; Created: 19 January 2026; Last Updated: 19 January 2026

If you're on the hunt for a new iPhone, you may be wondering whether to buy Apple's latest device, the iPhone 17, or score last year's iPhone 16 at a discount. To help with that decision, here's a breakdown of how the two phones compare.
Product Review: IPhone 17 vs. iPhone 16: Is It Worth the Upgrade?

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