Head to head · October 2026
iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro is 29 g heavier than iPhone 17, with 3 more hours of video.
Pick iPhone 17 for
- Light in the pocket
- Slim and sleek
From $899
Pick iPhone 17 Pro for
- Battery first
- Photography
No longer sold new
Our verdict
Which one should you buy?
Choose iPhone 17 if…
- weight matters: it is 29 g lighter.
- you like a slim phone: 7.95 mm thin.
Choose iPhone 17 Pro if…
- battery life comes first: up to 33 hours of video against 30.
- you shoot a lot of photos: Triple 48MP rear cameras against Dual 48MP.
Side by side
Next to each other, to scale.
Screen size
6.3″ vs 6.3″
Both have a 6.3-inch screen. iPhone 17 is 2622 × 1206 pixels at 460 ppi; iPhone 17 Pro is 2622 × 1206 at 460 ppi.
| Screen | iPhone 17 | iPhone 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.3″ |
| Approx. area | 97.2 cm² | 97.2 cm² |
| Resolution | 2622 × 1206 | 2622 × 1206 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
Price
$899 vs —
Apple no longer sells iPhone 17 Pro new; iPhone 17 starts at $899 at Apple in the US. Refurbished and second-hand prices vary by condition and storage.
| Storage | iPhone 17 | iPhone 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 256 GB | $899 · $3.51/GB | — |
| 512 GB | $1,099 · $2.15/GB | — |
Full specifications
Every figure, side by side.
| Spec | iPhone 17 | iPhone 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Introduced | 2025 | 2025 |
| Apple sells it new | Yes, from $899 | No |
| Height | 149.6 mm | 150 mm |
| Width | 71.5 mm | 71.9 mm |
| Thickness | 7.95 mm | 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 177 g | 206 g |
| Display | 6.3″ | 6.3″ |
| Resolution | 2622 × 1206 at 460 ppi | 2622 × 1206 at 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz ProMotion | 120 Hz ProMotion |
| Top of screen | Dynamic Island | Dynamic Island |
| Unlock | Face ID | Face ID |
| Chip | A19 | A19 Pro |
| Rear cameras | Dual 48MP | Triple 48MP |
| Video playback | Up to 30 h | Up to 33 h |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| US price by storage | 256 GB $899 ($3.51/GB) · 512 GB $1,099 ($2.15/GB) | Not sold new |
| Colors | 5: Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | 3: Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue |
Sources: Apple technical specifications for iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro; US prices from apple.com, checked October 2026. Apple does not publish RAM; it comes from Apple's Xcode device data as reported by MacRumors, or Wikipedia's list of iPhone models for older phones.
What reviewers say
17 or 17 Pro?
Their conclusions, in our words. Follow the links for the full reviews.
GSMArena · Dec 2025
The iPhone 17 is close enough for most people (same 120 Hz screen, ultrawide and selfie cameras, lighter body); the Pro still earns its price with the 4x telephoto, faster chip and pro video features.
Apple iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 17 Pro ↗How-To Geek · Sep 2025
A head-versus-heart call: the base iPhone 17 is no longer an entry-level compromise, while the 17 Pro adds sustained performance and better cooling.
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FAQ
Questions people ask
- Is iPhone 17 Pro bigger than iPhone 17?
- iPhone 17 Pro measures 150 × 71.9 × 8.75 mm and iPhone 17 measures 149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm, so iPhone 17 Pro is 0.4 mm taller and 0.4 mm wider.
- Will an iPhone 17 case fit iPhone 17 Pro?
- No. The bodies differ by 0.4 mm in height, 0.4 mm in width and 0.8 mm in thickness, and cases are cut to within a fraction of a millimetre. Buy a case made for your exact model.
- Which has better battery life, iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro?
- iPhone 17 Pro. Apple rates it for up to 33 hours of video playback against 30 hours for iPhone 17.
- Do iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro have the same screen size?
- Both have a 6.3-inch screen. iPhone 17 is 2622 × 1206 pixels at 460 ppi; iPhone 17 Pro is 2622 × 1206 at 460 ppi.
- Which is lighter?
- iPhone 17 weighs 177 g, 29 g less than iPhone 17 Pro (206 g).
- Can I still buy iPhone 17 Pro new from Apple?
- No. Apple no longer sells iPhone 17 Pro new; you will find it refurbished or second-hand.
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