iPhone 17 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro: Why this year's model may be worth the upgrade

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As a current iPhone 14 Pro Max user, I still feel like my three-year-old iPhone gives me everything I need from a smartphone. Sure, it may still have a Lightning Port and no support for Apple Intelligence, but I get around those very minor discomforts by using a MagSafe charger and ChatGPT. Truth be told, the Apple Intelligence features haven't wowed me enough to make me fork over $1,000 on a newer iPhone. 

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But a few things, like the improved camera array, A19 Pro chip, and upgraded scratch resistance, make me want to upgrade to the newer model. Here's how you can decide if it's time for you. 

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