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Best iPhone in 2026: Here's Which Apple Phone You Should Buy

  • On March 4, 2026, reviewers concluded the iPhone 17 is the best choice for most people, noting it is packed with features and matches pricier models on battery endurance, starting at $829 or $799 with carrier activation.
  • The iPhone 17 introduces a 1-120Hz variable refresh rate, a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, and iOS 26 features, narrowing hardware gaps with Pro models.
  • Apple also introduced the iPhone 17e at a lower price, and it costs $599 with a 2-in-1 camera system and A19 chip, though it has a 4-core GPU compared to the iPhone 17’s 5-core GPU.
  • For connectivity and power users, the iPhone 17 adds mmWave 5G and Wi‑Fi 7, with faster MagSafe charging up to 25W versus the 17e’s Wi‑Fi 6 and 15W limit.
  • Apple introduced the new iPhone 17e this week, expanding midrange choices while the iPhone 16 remains available about $100 cheaper; coverage ran on March 3–4, 2026.
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cnet broke the news in New York, United States on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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