Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
iPhone 17 Pro
Battery capacity (3,998 mAh)
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Wired charging speed
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iPhone 17 Pro
AnTuTu benchmark (2,430,575 pts)
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Screen size
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iPhone 17
Total weight (177g)
WinsValue
iPhone 17 Pro
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 17 | iPhone 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.3" | 6.3" | |
| 1,206 × 2,622 | 1,206 × 2,622 | |
| LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 3,000 nits | 3,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Dual | Triple | |
| — | 4x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Apple A19 (3 nm) | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) | |
| 2,109,773 | 2,430,575 | |
| 9,360 | 9,923 | |
| 4,803 | 5,868 | |
| 8 GB | 12 GB | |
| 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 3,692 mAh | 3,998 mAh | |
| 40W | 40W | |
| 25W | 25W | |
Build | ||
| 177g | 206g | |
| 8mm | 8.8mm | |
| Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass back | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Apple iPhone 17
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Highest resolution main camera.