iPhone 17 Pro Review - Fugly But Functional

Shannon Morse December 5, 2025
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Shannon Morse is a technology focused journalist & content creator. On Morse Code, Shannon Morse uses over a decade of experience in producing videos on YouTube about cybersecurity to educate consumers on today’s technology in an easy-to-understand and engaging format. Tutorials, product recommendations and expert advice make this channel a must-watch for anyone who wants to protect their online security and privacy but still enjoy the conveniences of today’s technology and consumer devices. About Shannon: After building PCs since she was a young child, to finding a love of the arts through theater, Shannon built a career as an online video host and producer. Since 2008, Shannon has hosted over 2000+ videos on various platforms including Revision3, Discovery Digital Media, TWiT, SGNL by Sony, Nvidia GeForce and Daily Tech News Show, and is an alumni of shows like Tekzilla, TekThing, Hak5, Before You Buy, SGNL, and more. For more info, check out https://www.morsecodecreative.com/

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iPhone 17 Pro: https://bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/6yaY1N The iPhone 17 Pro is here, and it’s packing some serious upgrades: a 48MP Pro Fusion quad-camera system with up to 16x optical-quality zoom, Apple’s brand-new A19 Pro chip with hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and the all-new Apple Intelligence system that brings AI to iOS in a very Apple way- private, secure, and built right into your apps. In this review, I’ll cover everything from design and display to camera performance, AI features, battery life, and charging speeds. Plus, I’ll share my honest thoughts as someone who tests a ton of Android flagships but stays platform agnostic - so you’re getting a fair take, no matter what phone you’re coming from. ✨ Features covered in this review: - Design & durability (Ceramic Shield 2, IP68, Cosmic Orange colorway) - Display (6.3” OLED, 3,000 nits peak brightness, ProMotion 120Hz) - Apple Intelligence (new AI features with privacy built-in) - Cameras (quad 48MP system, 8x telephoto, 16x zoom range, ProRAW & ProRes) - Performance (A19 Pro chip, console-level gaming with ray tracing) - Battery life & charging (33 hours playback, 50% in 20 minutes, MagSafe & Qi2 wireless) - Connectivity & extras (Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, dual eSIM, Action Button) 💬 Question of the Day: Are you upgrading to the iPhone 17 Pro, or sitting this one out? Let me know in the comments! If you enjoyed this video, hit Subscribe for more reviews of tech that’s smart, secure, and stylish. Big thanks to my Patreon S’mores for supporting the channel—you rock! 🍫🔥 Chapter Markers – Intro & First Impressions 1:12 – Design & Build (Colors, Size, IP68) 2:45 – Display & Brightness 4:10 – Apple Intelligence (AI Features) 6:00 – A19 Pro Performance & Gaming 7:35 – Cameras & Video Recording 11:25 – Front Camera & Selfies 12:40 – Battery Life & Charging 14:00 – Connectivity & Extras (Wi-Fi 7, Action Button) 15:30 – Final Thoughts: Should You Buy? 16:40 – Outro & Patreon Shoutouts Becoming a Morse Code Member by checking out the perks linked here!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNofX8wmSJh7NTklvMqueOA/join Editor: @ColleenEdits 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 SUBSCRIBE! 🌸 http://www.youtube.com/ShannonMorse?sub_confirmation=1 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 SUPPORT MY WORK PATREON 💛 https://www.patreon.com/ShannonMorse BUY ME A COFFEE 💛 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/snubs MY SHOP 💛 https://shannonrmorse.com/shop SPRING SHOP 💛 https://morsecode.creator-spring.com/ ACTIVE COUPON CODES 💛 https://shannonrmorse.com/support 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 FOLLOW THE SOCIALS THINGS THREADS 🌸 https://www.threads.net/@snubs INSTAGRAM 🌸 http://www.instagram.com/snubs TIKTOK 🌸 https://tiktok.com/@snubsie YOUTUBE 🌸 http://www.youtube.com/ShannonMorse?sub_confirmation=1 WEBSITE 🌸 https://www.morsecodecreative.com/ 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 TECH I USE AND RECOMMEND My Kits, Builds, and Must Haves ✨ https://kit.co/ShannonMorse My Amazon Influencer Page ✨ https://www.amazon.com/shop/shannonmorse My LiveStreaming Software ✨ https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6029725427957760 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 MY OTHER SHOWS Shannon Travels The World 🌙 https://www.youtube.com/@ShannonTravelsTheWorld/featured Sailor Snubs 🌙 https://www.youtube.com/@SailorSnubs/featured 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 GET IN TOUCH Mail ✈ https://shannonrmorse.com/contact Email for Business and Sponsorship Inquiries ✈ [email protected] My Media Kit ✈ https://shannonrmorse.com/work-with-me Sponsor This Channel ✈ https://shannonrmorse.com/shannon-morse 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 😍 FTC DISCLAIMER 😍 Affiliate links listed above allow me to receive a small commission. Any sponsorships for videos are noted in video and listed in descriptions. Any products provided as gifts are listed above. Thank you for your support! Comment section code of conduct policy: Constructive feedback is appreciated, but please leave unproductive, divisive and harmful conversation at the door. Hateful comments are not tolerated, and these kinds of messages will be automatically removed. Thank you for making this community a welcoming experience for all viewers :) https://shannonrmorse.com/code-of-conduct Code of Ethics: https://www.morsecodecreative.com/code-of-ethics FTC: Links marked with * are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission off any sales.

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