MKBHD's iPhone 17 Bombshell! Marques Brownlee Unboxes Apple's New Lineup, Reveals Shocking 'Hot Takes'!

Get ready for the ultimate tech deep dive! YouTube's most trusted tech guru, Marques Brownlee (MKBHD), has just dropped his highly anticipated unboxing and first impressions of the iPhone 17 series, and he's got some shocking "hot takes" that will leave you buzzing! This iPhone 17 MKBHD review is the one you've been waiting for.

MKBHD, known for his meticulous attention to detail, unboxed the entire lineup: the base iPhone 17, the 17 Pro, and the brand-new, ultra-thin iPhone Air. He immediately dove into the design, noting the base iPhone 17's new green color and satin finish, which he "actually kind of really like[s]."

The iPhone Air: A Controversial Thinness

The biggest surprise, and perhaps the most controversial, is the iPhone Air. MKBHD described it as "ridiculously thin," calling it the "third thinnest phone I've ever seen." While visually stunning, he hinted at potential battery life concerns, calling its accompanying battery pack "a bit of a red flag." This iPhone Air features a unique design that's sure to turn heads.

He also noted Apple's subtle shift in naming, simply calling it "iPhone Air" instead of "iPhone 17 Air," sparking speculation that it might not be an annual refresh.

Performance Powerhouses: A19 and A19 Pro Chips

Under the hood, the iPhone 17 Pro Max boasts the new A19 Pro chip, with the base iPhone 17 getting the A19. MKBHD's benchmarks showed "pretty nice steps up again, especially in multi-core CPU and GPU." The Pro models also see an increase to 12GB of RAM, a significant upgrade.

However, he raised a critical point about battery life, noting that despite larger batteries in the Pro models, the real-world performance of the iPhone Air was "acceptable, but not great," trending towards "C minus level" screen-on time. This smartphone tech review highlights the trade-offs in cutting-edge design.

The "Best Deal": Base iPhone 17's Surprising Value

Perhaps MKBHD's hottest take was his surprising endorsement of the base iPhone 17. He believes it's "potentially the best deal they've had in the lineup in a long time." With an arguably better primary and ultrawide camera, a more powerful chip, improved selfie cameras, 256GB storage, and a 120Hz display, all for $100 less than the equivalent Pixel, he argues it's a compelling package.

This Apple new phones lineup is certainly diverse, but MKBHD's insights provide crucial guidance for consumers. He also gave a shout-out to Dbrand for their new cases, including the "Tank Case" for the iPhone 17 series, offering robust protection and a matte black finish for those who wished Apple had offered one.

What do you think of MKBHD's iPhone 17 MKBHD review? Are you swayed by his "hot takes"? Let us know in the comments below!