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Apple iPhone 17 ProSilver
Apple · Released September 9, 2025

iPhone 17 Pro

Last year's Pro with a 4x 48MP telephoto and up to 33 hours of video: a smart buy only at a deep discount

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8.7/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
What people say60%6–4 in 10 showdowns · ELO 1524
Storage
Finish · Silver
Buying call

Buy the iPhone 17 Pro if you find it well below its launch price: the A19 Pro, 4x 48MP telephoto, 3,000-nit outdoor screen and up to 33 hours of video playback (Apple claim) cover almost everything most people need. Apple no longer sells it new, and at full price the iPhone 18 Pro is the better buy for its variable-aperture camera and extra 3 hours of battery. iPhone 16 Pro owners should skip it.

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Key specs
Modules
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
Wired charging
Up to 50% charge in 20 minutes
Display type
Super Retina XDR display · ProMotion up to 120Hz · Always-On
Peak brightness
1000 nits max brightness (typical) · 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR) · 3000 nits peak brightness (outdoor)
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
Super Retina XDR
Size
6.3" (160 mm)
Resolution
1206x2622
Refresh
120 Hz
Brightness
1000 nits
HDR
HDR10, Dolby Vision
Performance
Processor
A19 Pro
GPU
6-core GPU with Neural Accelerators
RAM
12 GB
Storage
256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS
iOS 26
Battery
Capacity
3998 mAh
Wired charge
40 W
Body
Weight
7.3 oz (206 g)
Dimensions
height: 5.91 inches (150.0 mm); width: 2.83 inches (71.9 mm); depth: 0.34 inch (8.75 mm)
IP rating
IP68
Colors
Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display6.3" (160 mm) · 120 HzSuper Retina XDR · HDR10, Dolby Vision
ChipsetA19 Pro12 GB RAM · 6-core GPU with Neural Accelerators
Main camera48 + 48 + 48 MP48 MP · f/1.8 · 24mm · wide · OIS · PDAF
Front camera18 MP18 MP · f/1.9 · 20mm · ultrawide
RAM / storage12 GB · 256GB, 512GB, 1TBiOS 26
Battery3,998 mAh40W wired
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Price & availability

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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the iPhone 17 Pro if you find it well below its launch price: the A19 Pro, 4x 48MP telephoto, 3,000-nit outdoor screen and up to 33 hours of video playback (Apple claim) cover almost everything most people need. Apple no longer sells it new, and at full price the iPhone 18 Pro is the better buy for its variable-aperture camera and extra 3 hours of battery. iPhone 16 Pro owners should skip it.

Best for

Power users, mobile content creators, and buyers upgrading from an iPhone 14 Pro or older who want flagship performance, long battery life, and pro-grade video capabilities.

Not for

Casual users who primarily browse and message, or current iPhone 16 Pro owners looking for a dramatic architectural shift.

Main strengthA19 Pro with vapor-chamber cooling held performance better under load than the 16 Pro
Main weaknessPricier at launch than the 16 Pro
Reasons to buy
A19 Pro with vapor-chamber cooling held performance better under load than the 16 Pro
Lasted 15 h 32 min in one web test and 27 h 42 min in a video test
48MP 4x telephoto takes sharp shots at 4x
Brighter OLED, rated to 3,000 nits outdoors (Apple claim)
Reasons to avoid
Pricier at launch than the 16 Pro
Heavier than the 16 Pro
Zoom trails the best Android rivals
Measured view8.7/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026. People: 60% win rate.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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Android Central4.5/5
Article · Full reviewApple iPhone 17 Pro review: A bigger upgrade than I realizedHarish Jonnalagadda · Oct 2025

Was surprised by how much the bigger battery, new cameras and redesign add up.

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Tom's Guide4/5
Article · Full reviewApple iPhone 17 Pro review: Biggest upgrades in yearsJohn Velasco · Sep 2025

Sees the new design and camera changes as the largest Pro update in several years.

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TechRadar4.8/5
Article · Full reviewApple iPhone 17 Pro review: fresh style and powerful cameras in a more pocket-friendly sizeLance Ulanoff · Sep 2025

Likes the fresh look and strong cameras in a size that still fits a pocket.

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Head to head

How it stacks up

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Apple iPhone 17 Pro
This deviceiPhone 17 Pro
VS
Google Pixel 10 Pro
AlternativeGoogle Pixel 10 Pro
Display
6.3"6.3"
Chipset
A19 ProGoogle Tensor G5 (3 nm)
Battery
39984870
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro
This deviceiPhone 17 Pro
VS
Google Pixel 11 Pro
AlternativeGoogle Pixel 11 Pro
Display
6.3"6.3"
Chipset
A19 ProGoogle Tensor G6
Battery
39984850
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro
This deviceiPhone 17 Pro
VS
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
AlternativeSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Display
6.3"6.9"
Chipset
A19 ProSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Battery
39985000
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Product data

Full specifications

154 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Display type
  • Super Retina XDR display
  • ProMotion up to 120Hz
  • Always-On
  • HDR
  • True Tone
  • Wide color (P3)
  • all-screen OLED
  • Dynamic Island
Peak brightness
1000 nits max brightness (typical); 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 3000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness
Pixel density
460 ppi
HDR
HDR display
DCI-P3 coverage
Wide color (P3)

Performance

CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4xX.X GHz)

Memory

Card slot
No

Main camera

Modules
  • 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, PDAFTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Aperture
f/1.8
Stabilization
second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization
Optical zoom
4x optical zoom48 MP
Video
4K
24 / 25 / 30 / 60 / 100 / 120 fps
1080p
25 / 30 / 60 / 120 / 240 fps
HDR
10-bit HDR
Dolby Vision
HDR up to 120 fps
Audio
Stereo recording
Features
ProRes · ProRes · Apple Log 2 · Spatial video & audio
HDR photos
✓
Night mode
✓
Macro
✓

Selfie camera

Modules
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)

Sound

Loudspeaker
Stereo speakers
Headphone port
No

Battery & Charging

Wired charging
Up to 50% charge in 20 minutes
Wireless charging
25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2
MagSafe
✓

Network

Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
5G
✓
SIM
Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs)

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 6.0
Positioning
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS
  • GALILEO
  • BDS
  • QZSS
  • NavIC
NFC
✓
USB / ports
  • USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2
  • DisplayPort
FM radio
✕

Sensors & Security

Face unlock
✓
Gyroscope
✓
Accelerometer
✓
Proximity sensor
✓
Ambient light sensor
✓
Barometer
✓
Other sensors
  • Face ID
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS
  • Messages and Find My via satellite

Body

Dimensions
5.91 in (15 cm)
Build
Aluminum unibody design
Form factor
bar
Water & dust resistance
Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes)
Colors
  • Silver
  • Cosmic Orange
  • Deep Blue
Repairability
Class C

Launch & Software

Released
September 9, 2025
Operating system
iOS 26
In the box
  • iPhone 17 Pro
  • USB‑C Charge Cable (1 m)
  • Documentation
  • iPhone 17 Pro
  • USB‑C Charge Cable (1 m)
  • Documentation
Price
$1350.00

Benchmarks

AnTuTu score
2430575
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