Why the base iPhone 17 is the best phone I've ever owned

After a month and a half of daily driving my base model iPhone 17, I thought it was finally the right time to make my full review. This is everything I noticed- including things from when I immediately unboxed it, to what I've recently noticed after actually using it (and also how it's evolved through time)

There are quite a few things that are still noticeably huge upgrades... but to be fair I was coming from an iPhone 11 lol

But I genuinely think the iPhone 17 is the best phone in a long time, not just for Apple...

Case I use: https://rhinoshield.io/products/mod-nx/buy?identification=mod-nx&device=iphone-17&device_color=black&product_line=241&spec=J5&ref=722

Matte screen protector I use: https://rhinoshield.io/products/impact-protector/buy?identification=impact-protector&device=iphone-17&device_color=black&product_line=205&spec=4C&ref=722

IOS 26 keyboard video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hksVvXONrIo

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Why I chose the 17
1:22 - Most noticeable features
3:41 - Weird quirks I noticed
5:11 - Thoughts 1 month later
10:27 - Hot takes
12:44 - Was the 17 the right choice
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