iPhone 17 hardware: buttons, cameras, and ports

You can find the cameras, buttons, and other essential hardware features on iPhone 17, plus links to help you get started.

Last updated: October 27, 2026 8:25 am

By Chris Smith - Senior Editor

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Learn the location of the cameras, buttons, and other essential hardware features on iPhone 17.

The front and sides show the front camera, side button, Camera Control, USB-C connector, SIM tray, volume buttons, and Action button, while the back shows the rear cameras and flash. The SIM tray is not available in all countries or regions.

The front view of iPhone 17. The front camera is at the top center. The side button is on the right side. The USB-C connector is on the bottom. On the left side, from bottom to top, are the SIM tray, the volume buttons, and the Action button.

Front camera
Side button
Camera Control
USB-C connector
SIM tray (not available in all countries or regions)
Volume buttons
Action button

The back view of iPhone 17. The rear camera and flash are at the top left.

Rear cameras
Flash

Get started with iPhone 17

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Chris Smith is a senior editor at GeeksChalk based in Canada. He likes to think of himself as a jack of all trades (and a master of at least a few), though he mainly focuses on iPhones and Macs. Often covering both at the same time. When not surrounded by various Apple devices while putting them through their paces, Chris can be found streaming the latest movies or series, gaming on his PS5, or getting fresh air on a hike in the beautiful wilderness of British Columbia.