Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Verdict
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro scores higher in 1 of 6 sections (design & durability), while the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads in battery, performance and display; they are even on camera and connectivity & features.
The biggest difference is battery: 46 vs 66 points.
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is the newer model, announced 12 months after the Apple iPhone 16 Pro.
Choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro for design & durability; choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro for battery and performance.
- iPhone 16 Pro leads in 4 fields
- iPhone 17 Pro leads in 8 fields
- 29 ties
41 scored fields compared
Score by section
| Section scores | iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||
| Performance | 87 | 96 |
| Camera | 96 | 95 |
| Battery | 46 | 66 |
| Display | 92 | 96 |
| Design & durability | 83 | 80 |
| Connectivity & features | 84 | 84 |
Full specifications
Performance
- Chipset performance index
- iPhone 16 Pro: 89/100
- iPhone 17 Pro: 95/100(Better)
- Chipset
- iPhone 16 Pro: Apple A18 Pro
- iPhone 17 Pro: Apple A19 Pro
- RAM (max)
- iPhone 16 Pro: 8 GB
- iPhone 17 Pro: 12 GB(Better)
- Storage (max)
- iPhone 16 Pro: 1 TB
- iPhone 17 Pro: 1 TB
- Process node
- iPhone 16 Pro: 3 nm
- iPhone 17 Pro: 3 nm
Camera
- Main camera resolution
- iPhone 16 Pro: 48 MP
- iPhone 17 Pro: 48 MP
- Main sensor size
- iPhone 16 Pro: 1/1.28″
- iPhone 17 Pro: 1/1.28″
- Optical stabilization (OIS)
- iPhone 16 Pro: Yes
- iPhone 17 Pro: Yes
- Ultra-wide camera
- iPhone 16 Pro: Yes
- iPhone 17 Pro: Yes
- Telephoto camera
- iPhone 16 Pro: Yes
- iPhone 17 Pro: Yes
- Periscope lens
- iPhone 16 Pro: Yes
- iPhone 17 Pro: Yes
- Optical zoom
- iPhone 16 Pro: 5×(Better)
- iPhone 17 Pro: 4×
- Video recording
- iPhone 16 Pro: 4K 120 fps
- iPhone 17 Pro: 4K 120 fps
- Front camera
- iPhone 16 Pro: 12 MP
- iPhone 17 Pro: 18 MP(Better)
- Front camera 4K video
- iPhone 16 Pro: Yes
- iPhone 17 Pro: Yes
Battery
- Battery capacity
- iPhone 16 Pro: 3582 mAh
- iPhone 17 Pro: 3998 mAh(Better)
- Battery endurance (EU label)
- iPhone 16 Pro: 37:00 h
- iPhone 17 Pro: 47:00 h(Better)
- EU label cycles
- iPhone 16 Pro: 1000
- iPhone 17 Pro: 1000
- Wireless charging
- iPhone 16 Pro: 25 W
- iPhone 17 Pro: 25 W
- Reverse charging
- iPhone 16 Pro: Yes
- iPhone 17 Pro: Yes
- Reverse charging type
- iPhone 16 Pro: Wired
- iPhone 17 Pro: Wired
Display
- Screen size
- iPhone 16 Pro: 6.3″
- iPhone 17 Pro: 6.3″
- Panel type
- iPhone 16 Pro: LTPO OLED
- iPhone 17 Pro: LTPO OLED
- Refresh rate
- iPhone 16 Pro: 120 Hz
- iPhone 17 Pro: 120 Hz
- Pixel density
- iPhone 16 Pro: 460 ppi
- iPhone 17 Pro: 460 ppi
- Peak brightness
- iPhone 16 Pro: 2000 nits
- iPhone 17 Pro: 3000 nits(Better)
- Resolution
- iPhone 16 Pro: 1206x2622
- iPhone 17 Pro: 1206x2622
- Screen protection
- iPhone 16 Pro: Ceramic Shield glass
- iPhone 17 Pro: Ceramic Shield 2
Design & durability
- Weight
- iPhone 16 Pro: 199 g(Better)
- iPhone 17 Pro: 206 g
- Thickness
- iPhone 16 Pro: 8.3 mm(Better)
- iPhone 17 Pro: 8.8 mm
- Dust & water resistance
- iPhone 16 Pro: IP68
- iPhone 17 Pro: IP68
- Back material
- iPhone 16 Pro: Glass
- iPhone 17 Pro: Aluminum
- Frame material
- iPhone 16 Pro: Titanium(Better)
- iPhone 17 Pro: Aluminum
- EU repairability class
- iPhone 16 Pro: C
- iPhone 17 Pro: C
- EU drop resistance class
- iPhone 16 Pro: C
- iPhone 17 Pro: B(Better)
- EU energy class
- iPhone 16 Pro: B
- iPhone 17 Pro: A
Connectivity & features
- 5G
- iPhone 16 Pro: Yes
- iPhone 17 Pro: Yes
- Wi-Fi
- iPhone 16 Pro: Wi-Fi 7
- iPhone 17 Pro: Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- iPhone 16 Pro: 5.3
- iPhone 17 Pro: 6.0(Better)
- USB speed
- iPhone 16 Pro: USB 3.x
- iPhone 17 Pro: USB 3.x
- USB port
- iPhone 16 Pro: USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
- iPhone 17 Pro: USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
- DisplayPort output
- iPhone 16 Pro: Yes
- iPhone 17 Pro: Yes
- NFC
- iPhone 16 Pro: Yes
- iPhone 17 Pro: Yes
- eSIM
- iPhone 16 Pro: Yes
- iPhone 17 Pro: Yes
- Ultra-wideband (UWB)
- iPhone 16 Pro: Yes
- iPhone 17 Pro: Yes
- Satellite connectivity
- iPhone 16 Pro: Yes
- iPhone 17 Pro: Yes
- Stereo speakers
- iPhone 16 Pro: Yes
- iPhone 17 Pro: Yes
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- iPhone 16 Pro: No
- iPhone 17 Pro: No
- Fingerprint reader
- iPhone 16 Pro: None
- iPhone 17 Pro: None
- 3D face unlock
- iPhone 16 Pro: Yes
- iPhone 17 Pro: Yes
- Infrared blaster
- iPhone 16 Pro: No
- iPhone 17 Pro: No
- FM radio
- iPhone 16 Pro: No
- iPhone 17 Pro: No
- microSD slot
- iPhone 16 Pro: No
- iPhone 17 Pro: No
- Card slot
- iPhone 16 Pro: No
- iPhone 17 Pro: No
General
- Operating system
- iPhone 16 Pro: iOS 18
- iPhone 17 Pro: iOS 26
- Launch price
- iPhone 16 Pro: $ 566.26
- iPhone 17 Pro: $ 890.32
- Year
- iPhone 16 Pro: 2024
- iPhone 17 Pro: 2025
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| — | iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3293 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3083 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3292 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3294 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3523 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3256 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3522 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3524 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3293 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3083 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3292 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3294 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3523 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3256 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3522 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3524 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2024, September 09 | 2025, September 09 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, September 20 | Available. Released 2025, September 19 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.33 in) | 150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm (5.91 x 2.83 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) | 206 g (7.27 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, titanium frame (grade 5) | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) |
| Display | ||
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) | Ceramic Shield 2 Anti-reflective coating |
| Platform | ||
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 27.2 | iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 27.2 |
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz) | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM NVMe | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM NVMe |
| Main Camera | ||
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Li-Ion 3582 mAh | Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 3998 mAh - Nano SIM model · Li-Ion 4252 mAh - eSIM only model |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue |
| Models | A3293, A3083, A3292, A3294, iPhone17,1 | iPhone18,1, A3256, A3523, A3522, A3524 |
| SAR | 1.09 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) | 1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 1.24 W/kg (head) 1.48 W/kg (body) | 1.49 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $ 566.26 / € 698.72 / £ 565.00 | $ 890.32 / € 976.69 / £ 819.00 / ₹ 127,900 |
| EU LABEL | ||
| Energy | Class B | Class A |
| Battery | 37:00h endurance, 1000 cycles | 47:00h endurance, 1000 cycles |
| Free fall | Class C (90 falls) | Class B (180 falls) |
| Repairability | Class C | Class C |