Phones · FlagshipiPhone 17 256GBiPhone 17 256GB
The short answerA 6.3-inch standard model with a 3000-nit display and 120Hz ProMotion.Check SIM and warranty details on the US page before buying.
US & China prices
| Price | Store | Amount | Converted | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US, before tax | Best Buy | $929.99 | ≈ ¥6,205 | Checked 11-04 08:192026-11-04 08:19 Beijing time · checked against the store page | Buy |
| US, with sales tax (est.)California base rate 7.25%, local tax extra$929.99 × (1 + 7.25%) = $997.41 | $997.41 | ≈ ¥6,655 | |||
| Carried into China, with import dutyDuty-free up to ¥5,000 carried in; a single item over that is taxed in full at 13%$997.41 × 6.6723 (11-04) = ¥6,655; + duty ¥865 = ¥7,520 | ¥7,520 | ≈ $1,127 | |||
| Shipped to China, with import dutyShipped goods get no allowance; taxed at 13%$997.41 × 6.6723 (11-04) = ¥6,655; + duty ¥865 = ¥7,520 | ¥7,520 | ≈ $1,127 | |||
| China list price | Apple China | ¥6,799 | ≈ $1,019 | Checked 11-05 07:362026-11-05 07:36 Beijing time · checked against the store page | Buy |
Store pages have the final say on price · Conversions use the ECB reference rate on the day each price was checked (no rate on weekends / holidays → the latest earlier day): 11-04 1 USD = 6.6723 CNY · US, before tax = pre-tax · Customs may use its own valuation table — customs has the final say.
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Prices we recorded ourselves, shown in USD
Who it’s for / pitfalls
Good for
- People who want a 6.3-inch phone with a bright display
- People who value everyday battery life
Not for
- People who need Pro camera or the larger screen
Known pitfalls
- US model is eSIM-only with no physical SIM tray; the carrier must support eSIM activation
- Apple Intelligence features follow what the official page lists
- Power adapter is sold separately; fast charging needs a 40W adapter or higher with USB-C
Key specs
- Display
- 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR, 3000 nits peak, ProMotion up to 120Hz
- Chip
- A19, 3nm third generation
- Rear camera
- 48MP Dual Fusion camera system
- Front camera
- 18MP Center Stage
- Front glass
- Ceramic Shield 2
- Battery
- Up to 30 hours video playback, up to 27 hours streamed video
- RAM / Storage
- Storage 256GB (this model), also available in 512GB; RAM is not listed on Apple's specs page
- Charging
- Up to 50% in 20 minutes with a 40W adapter or higher via USB-C; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a 30W adapter or higher via MagSafe; MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W
- Rear cameras
- 48MP Dual Fusion camera system: 48MP Fusion Main and 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide, with 2x optical-quality Telephoto
- SIM
- eSIM-only in the US, no physical SIM tray; supports two active eSIMs
- Weight
- 177 grams (6.24 ounces)
- Network bands
- 5G NR n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n26/n28/n30/n66/n70/n75, n38/n40/n41/n48/n53/n77/n78/n79; LTE 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/30/32/66
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