Every September, Apple asks us to upgrade. And every September, we wonder whether the shiny new iPhone is worth stretching our wallets again, or if last year’s model is still good enough. How much better is the iPhone 17 compared to last year’s iPhone 16? And if you are already thinking of spending big, how does it hold up against Android’s superpowers?

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 17, introducing a series of hardware upgrades and design refinements while keeping the familiar look of its predecessor. The new device was announced on September 9 at the company’s headquarters in California.