iPhone 17/Air/Pro Unboxing - What Apple didn't tell you!

A solid upgrade with faster charging, a useful square selfie camera and better performance than the pricier Air, though the anti-reflective coating is modest.

More comfortable to hold, with better signal and strong performance close to the Pro Max, though the new telephoto is underwhelming.

Highest performance and stability of the range with much better signal, but the 48MP telephoto is only a modest improvement.

Used as the baseline against the iPhone 17 for charging, screen and performance tests.

Cuts reflections far better than the new iPhones' anti-reflective coating.

Used briefly as a selfie camera comparison from three years ago.

A comfy case he rates 7 out of 10 and would pick if buying Apple-branded.

Throttles badly, so the so-called A19 Pro Air is slower than the cheaper iPhone 17, and it has a weak single speaker and a weaker portrait mode.

Looks decent but bent permanently out of shape when he took it off, so he gives it a three.

Premium-feeling and protective while preserving the feel of the Air, but very expensive for the material.

Works well and adjusts smoothly, but he doesn't see himself wearing his phone and gives it 5 out of 10.

Nicely made, but buying it for the Air is a contradiction and makes the phone thicker than a 17 Pro Max.

A bigger step up than expected, with great sound and noise cancellation, though the tighter fit is less comfortable on long journeys; he gives them nine out of ten.

Cut around half the noise and are more comfortable than the Pro 3 for long journeys.

The toughest case Apple has made, but it overcorrected from FineWoven and feels like an itchy sweater.

Confusing design with a white back that isn't clear and doesn't match the phone colours; rated 4 out of 10.