Apple iPhone 17
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Apple iPhone 17

Reported SAR values from FCC filings, how they compare, and the full specifications.

Display6.3 inches
ChipsetApple A19 (3 nm)
FCC IDBCG-E8947A

FCC ID BCG-E8947A · released 2025-09-05.

SAR overview

Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue · FCC limit 1.6 W/kg

Head SAR · cellular only1.19 W/kg74% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit
Body SAR · cellular only1.16 W/kg72% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit
Hotspot SAR · cellular only1.19 W/kg74% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit
Head SAR · simultaneous1.53 W/kg96% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit
Body SAR · simultaneous1.54 W/kg96% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit
Hotspot SAR · simultaneous1.54 W/kg96% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit
0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kg

Colors show reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers.

EU values and source
Head (EU, 10 g, 2 W/kg limit)n/a
Body (EU, 10 g)n/a
FCC IDBCG-E8947A
SourceRF Safe original phone profile

SAR comparison chart

Apple iPhone 17 SAR chart: cellular-only versus simultaneous Wi-Fi and cellular test values
RF Safe source chart. Open it for the full-size version.

Head and body views

Apple iPhone 17 head SAR visual
Head SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.
Apple iPhone 17 body SAR visual
Body SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

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Full specifications

General
PhoneApple iPhone 17
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
AnnouncedSeptember 9, 2025
StatusAvailable. Released 2025, September 19
Model NamesiPhone18,3, A3520, A3258, A3519, A3521
Display
TypeLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Size6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
ProtectionCeramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5
Camera
Main CameraDual Camera: 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0m, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120 (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7m, PDAF
Main FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie CameraSingle Camera: 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Selfie Camera FeaturesHDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Camera Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Battery
TypeLi-Ion 3692 mAh
ChargingWired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
Hardware
Operating SystemiOS 26
ChipsetApple A19 (3 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4xX.X GHz)
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)
Internal Storage256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM NVMe
Card SlotNo
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
Connectivity
Wi-fiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
GPSGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFCYes
RadioNo
Sound
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm JackNo
Design
TypeBar
Dimensions149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight177 g (6.24 oz)
ColorsBlack, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender
BuildGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass back
Network
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
2G NetworkGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900
3G NetworkHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Network1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3520 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3258 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3519 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3521
5G Network1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3520 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3258 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3519 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3521