Get it if
you want most of the same phone for less, or you shoot photos and video and don't need the new aperture controls.
Phone comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Short answer
The iPhone 18 Pro, but 17 Pro owners can skip it.
The iPhone 18 Pro has a variable-aperture main camera, longer battery life and faster charging than the iPhone 17 Pro. The two phones look almost the same, and the iPhone 17 Pro's cameras are mostly unchanged elsewhere. Most reviewers said owners of the iPhone 17 Pro have little reason to upgrade.
Updated Oct 16, 2026
Get it if
you are moving up from an iPhone 14 Pro or older, shoot a lot of video, or want manual camera controls and longer battery life.
Skip it if
you already own an iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro, since reviewers saw little reason to upgrade.
What reviewers found
Topic by topic
Each row is something review sites agreed on. Open a row for the details.
Camera
iPhone 18 Pro has the edge
Only the iPhone 18 Pro has a variable aperture on the main camera, plus manual shutter speed and white balance controls. Reviewers found low-light shots better, but the change in background blur is subtle. The other lenses are unchanged.
5 sites agree: CNET, XDA Developers and 3 more
Battery life
iPhone 18 Pro has the edge
The iPhone 18 Pro lasts longer. In GSMArena's active use test, it ran 16 hours 43 minutes, against 15 hours 23 minutes for the iPhone 17 Pro. Reviewers called it good for a full day of heavy use.
4 sites agree: CNET, XDA Developers and 2 more
Charging
iPhone 18 Pro has the edge
Wired charging goes up to 60W on the iPhone 18 Pro, against 40W on the iPhone 17 Pro. Wireless is 25W on both. Reviewers found the newer phone gets to about half in around 15 minutes with the right charger.
3 sites agree: CNET, Amateur Photographer and 1 more
Performance
iPhone 18 Pro has the edge
The iPhone 18 Pro has a new A20 Pro chip and a bigger cooling system. Reviewers found it holds its speed better and runs cooler. Most people won't notice the gain in daily use.
4 sites agree: Trusted Reviews, XDA Developers and 2 more
Build
The two phones are the same size, so cases fit both. The iPhone 18 Pro is 211g and the iPhone 17 Pro is 206g. Reviewers said the extra weight is hard to notice.
3 sites agree: Tech Advisor, T3 and 1 more
Prices
Where to buy
The lowest prices we track today.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Apple
New
$1,099
See deal
Certified refurbished
1 seller
from $930.95
See refurbished
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
We don't track a price for the iPhone 18 Pro yet. It launched at $1,199.
Already own one?
Is it worth switching?
iPhone 18 Pro
Own an iPhone 14 Pro or older: the iPhone 18 Pro is a clear step up. Own an iPhone 17 Pro: most reviewers said skip it.
Spec data
How they compare
Choosing the cheaper iPhone 17 Pro means giving up most on: Battery life, Wired charging
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Price (MSRP)
$1,099
$1,199
OS
iOS
iOS
Processor
Apple A19 Pro Hexa-core
Apple A20 Pro Hexa-core
Camera zoom
16×
4×
Battery life
15h 23m
GSMArena Active Use
16h 43m
GSMArena Active Use
Wired charging
40W
60W
Wireless charging
25W
25W
Display
Color, 120Hz
3000 nits peak
Color, 120Hz
3000 nits peak
Software support
—
—
Repairability
7/10
iFixit
7/10
iFixit
Weight
206g (7.3 oz)
211g (7.4 oz)
Fingerprint
No
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
Spec data
How they compare
Choosing the cheaper iPhone 17 Pro means giving up most on: Battery life, Wired charging
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Price (MSRP)
$1,099
Price (MSRP)
$1,199
OS
iOS
OS
iOS
Processor
Apple A19 Pro Hexa-core
Processor
Apple A20 Pro Hexa-core
Camera zoom
16×
Camera zoom
4×
Battery life
15h 23m
GSMArena Active Use
Battery life
16h 43m
GSMArena Active Use
Wired charging
40W
Wired charging
60W
Wireless charging
25W
Wireless charging
25W
Display
Color, 120Hz
3000 nits peak
Display
Color, 120Hz
3000 nits peak
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
7/10
iFixit
Repairability
7/10
iFixit
Weight
206g (7.3 oz)
Weight
211g (7.4 oz)
Fingerprint
No
Fingerprint
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Released
Sep 2025
Sep 2026
Announced
Sep 2025
Sep 2026
Price tier
Flagship
Flagship
Also Known As
Apple A3256
Apple A3472, A3713
Processor
Apple A19 Pro Hexa-core
Apple A20 Pro Hexa-core
CPU Speed
4260MHz
4900MHz
RAM
12GB
12GB
Storage
256/512/ 1000 GB
256/512 GB, 1/2 TB
Price (USD)
$1,099
$1,199
Regions
USA, Canada
USA, Canada
Regional Variants
US models are eSIM only; International models include a physical SIM slot.
—
Warranty
1 Year
1 Year
Accessories
Manual, Data Cable
Manual, Data Cable
OS
iOS
iOS
OS at Launch
26
27
Current Version
27.0.1
27.0.1
OS Updates
Not confirmed
Not confirmed
Security Updates
Not confirmed
Not confirmed
Custom UI
—
—
Type
Color
Color
Technology
OLED
OLED
Size
6.3"
6.3"
Resolution
1206 × 2622
1206 × 2622
Pixel Density
460 ppi
460 ppi
Colors
16.7 million
16.7 million
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
120Hz
—
Peak Brightness
3000 nits
3000 nits
Always On Display
DC Dimming
DisplayMate Grade
Not tested
Not tested
Multi-touch
Fingerprint Resistant
Sensors
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Additional Features
Capacitive touchscreen, HDR10, Ceramic Shield 2, Dolby Vision
Capacitive touchscreen, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Ceramic Shield 2, Anti-reflective coating
Secondary Display
Type
—
—
Size
—
—
Resolution
—
—
Color Type
—
—
Colors
—
—
Main Camera
48MP f/1.6 (Wide)
48MP f/1.5-4.0 (Wide)
Camera 2
48MP f/2.2 (Ultrawide)
48MP f/2.8 (Periscope telephoto)
Camera 3
48MP f/2.8 (Periscope telephoto)
48MP f/2.8 (Ultrawide)
Flash
Yes (Dual LED)
Yes (Dual LED)
Sensor Name
Sony IMX 903
Sony IMX 905
Sensor Size
1/1.28"
1/1.28"
Focal Length (Main)
24mm
24mm
Focal Length (Ultrawide)
13mm
13mm
Focal Length (Telephoto)
100mm
100mm
Optical Zoom
16
4
Digital Zoom
40
40
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video FPS
60fps
120fps
Video Length
—
—
Video Formats
MPEG-4
MPEG-4
Features
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Brightness control, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, HDR, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Brightness control, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode, Red-eye reduction, White balance
Additional Info
HDR, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision HDR
Camera 4
—
TOF 3D LiDAR scanner
Front Camera
Video Recording
Resolution
18MP f/1.9 (Wide)
18MP f/1.9 (Ultrawide)
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video FPS
60fps
60fps
Zoom
Optical Zoom
—
—
Digital Zoom
—
—
Features
—
—
Additional Info
—
—
DxOMark Overall v6
168
172
DxOMark Photo
166
171
DxOMark Video
172
176
DxOMark Zoom
135
138
DxOMark Bokeh
170
175
DxOMark Selfie
154
—
DxOMark Rank
#5
#2
Chip
Apple A19 Pro Hexa-core
Apple A20 Pro Hexa-core
Process Node
3nm
2nm
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Apple GPU
RAM
12GB
12GB
Storage
256/512/ 1000 GB
256/512 GB, 1/2 TB
AnTuTu v11
2,634,433
3,402,829
Geekbench 6 Single
3,992
4,732
Geekbench 6 Multi
10,688
12,641
Geekbench 5 Single
—
—
Geekbench 5 Multi
—
—
Capacity
4,252 mAh
4,288 mAh
Type
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable
Fast Charging
40W
60W
Wireless Charging
25W
25W
Comes with Charger
Talk Time
23h 14m
—
Video Playback
33h 00m
36h 00m
Internet (WiFi)
12h 39m
—
Internet (Cellular)
—
—
Standby
33h 00m
—
Mixed Usage
—
24h 00m
Charge Time 0–100%
78 min
62 min
Charged in 30 Min
70%
74%
GSMArena Score
15h 23m
16h 43m
Battery Test Source
GSMArena v2.0 (current)
GSMArena v2.0 (current)
Battery Life (Call)
23h 14m
23h 34m
Battery Life (Video)
22h 47m
24h 10m
Battery Life (Web)
12h 39m
14h 12m
Battery Life (Gaming)
10h 14m
11h 16m
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
WiFi Version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth
6.0
6
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
A2DP, AVRCP, BPP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC
AAC
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
USB OTG
USB Speed
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
NFC
Infrared
Headset Jack
Mobile Hotspot
GPS
GPS Type
A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
UWB
Satellite
Two-way messaging
Two-way messaging
Memory Expansion
Expansion Type
—
—
Expansion Capacity
—
—
Networks
EDGE, HSPA+, LTE, 5G
EDGE, HSPA+, LTE, 5G
Data
5G, 4G/LTE
5G, 4G/LTE
VoLTE
WiFi Calling
Physical SIM
None
None
Dual SIM
eSIM
Push to Talk
Data Tethering
Form Factor
Bar
Bar
Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Frame Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Material
Glass — Ceramic Shield (Apple)
Aluminum
Colors
Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy
Dimensions
15 × 7.19 × 0.875 cm (5.91 × 2.83 × 0.34 in)
15.0 × 7.19 × 0.88 cm (5.91 × 2.83 × 0.35 in)
Weight
206g
211g
IP Rating
IP68
IP68
Water Resistance
Water Resistant
Water Resistant
Fingerprint Sensor
No
No
Rugged Design
iFixit Score
7/10
7/10
Parts Availability
OEM + third-party (best)
OEM + third-party (best)
External Speakers
Stereo
Stereo
Noise Cancellation
Dolby Atmos
Hi-Res Audio
FM Radio
GSMArena Loudness
Average (-30 to -33 LUFS)
Good (-28 to -30 LUFS)
Speaker Loudness
-28.9 LUFS
-26.5 LUFS
Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Keyboard Type
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Home Key
Sleep/Wake Key
External Volume
SAR Head
1.19 W/kg
—
SAR Body
1.19 W/kg
—
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
Additional Information
—
—
Additional Comments
—
—
Manual
—
—
Quick Start Guide
—
—
Specifications are sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases and may contain errors. Suggest a correction →
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Released
Sep 2025
Released
Sep 2026
Announced
Sep 2025
Announced
Sep 2026
Price tier
Flagship
Price tier
Flagship
Also Known As
Apple A3256
Also Known As
Apple A3472, A3713
Processor
Apple A19 Pro Hexa-core
Processor
Apple A20 Pro Hexa-core
CPU Speed
4260MHz
CPU Speed
4900MHz
RAM
12GB
RAM
12GB
Storage
256/512/ 1000 GB
Storage
256/512 GB, 1/2 TB
Price (USD)
$1,099
Price (USD)
$1,199
Regions
USA, Canada
Regions
USA, Canada
Regional Variants
US models are eSIM only; International models include a physical SIM slot.
Regional Variants
—
Warranty
1 Year
Warranty
1 Year
Accessories
Manual, Data Cable
Accessories
Manual, Data Cable
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
OS
iOS
OS
iOS
OS at Launch
26
OS at Launch
27
Current Version
27.0.1
Current Version
27.0.1
OS Updates
Not confirmed
OS Updates
Not confirmed
Security Updates
Not confirmed
Security Updates
Not confirmed
Custom UI
—
Custom UI
—
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Type
Color
Type
Color
Technology
OLED
Technology
OLED
Size
6.3"
Size
6.3"
Resolution
1206 × 2622
Resolution
1206 × 2622
Pixel Density
460 ppi
Pixel Density
460 ppi
Colors
16.7 million
Colors
16.7 million
Refresh Rate
120Hz
Refresh Rate
120Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
120Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
—
Peak Brightness
3000 nits
Peak Brightness
3000 nits
Always On Display
Always On Display
DC Dimming
DC Dimming
DisplayMate Grade
Not tested
DisplayMate Grade
Not tested
Multi-touch
Multi-touch
Fingerprint Resistant
Fingerprint Resistant
Sensors
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Sensors
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Additional Features
Capacitive touchscreen, HDR10, Ceramic Shield 2, Dolby Vision
Additional Features
Capacitive touchscreen, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Ceramic Shield 2, Anti-reflective coating
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Secondary Display
Secondary Display
Type
—
Type
—
Size
—
Size
—
Resolution
—
Resolution
—
Color Type
—
Color Type
—
Colors
—
Colors
—
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Main Camera
48MP f/1.6 (Wide)
Main Camera
48MP f/1.5-4.0 (Wide)
Camera 2
48MP f/2.2 (Ultrawide)
Camera 2
48MP f/2.8 (Periscope telephoto)
Camera 3
48MP f/2.8 (Periscope telephoto)
Camera 3
48MP f/2.8 (Ultrawide)
Flash
Yes (Dual LED)
Flash
Yes (Dual LED)
Sensor Name
Sony IMX 903
Sensor Name
Sony IMX 905
Sensor Size
1/1.28"
Sensor Size
1/1.28"
Focal Length (Main)
24mm
Focal Length (Main)
24mm
Focal Length (Ultrawide)
13mm
Focal Length (Ultrawide)
13mm
Focal Length (Telephoto)
100mm
Focal Length (Telephoto)
100mm
Optical Zoom
16
Optical Zoom
4
Digital Zoom
40
Digital Zoom
40
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video FPS
60fps
Video FPS
120fps
Video Length
—
Video Length
—
Video Formats
MPEG-4
Video Formats
MPEG-4
Features
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Brightness control, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Features
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, HDR, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Brightness control, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode, Red-eye reduction, White balance
Additional Info
HDR, Dolby Vision
Additional Info
Dolby Vision HDR
Camera 4
—
Camera 4
TOF 3D LiDAR scanner
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Front Camera
Front Camera
Video Recording
Video Recording
Resolution
18MP f/1.9 (Wide)
Resolution
18MP f/1.9 (Ultrawide)
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video FPS
60fps
Video FPS
60fps
Zoom
Zoom
Optical Zoom
—
Optical Zoom
—
Digital Zoom
—
Digital Zoom
—
Features
—
Features
—
Additional Info
—
Additional Info
—
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
DxOMark Overall v6
168
DxOMark Overall v6
172
DxOMark Photo
166
DxOMark Photo
171
DxOMark Video
172
DxOMark Video
176
DxOMark Zoom
135
DxOMark Zoom
138
DxOMark Bokeh
170
DxOMark Bokeh
175
DxOMark Selfie
154
DxOMark Selfie
—
DxOMark Rank
#5
DxOMark Rank
#2
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Chip
Apple A19 Pro Hexa-core
Chip
Apple A20 Pro Hexa-core
Process Node
3nm
Process Node
2nm
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
GPU
Apple GPU
RAM
12GB
RAM
12GB
Storage
256/512/ 1000 GB
Storage
256/512 GB, 1/2 TB
AnTuTu v11
2,634,433
AnTuTu v11
3,402,829
Geekbench 6 Single
3,992
Geekbench 6 Single
4,732
Geekbench 6 Multi
10,688
Geekbench 6 Multi
12,641
Geekbench 5 Single
—
Geekbench 5 Single
—
Geekbench 5 Multi
—
Geekbench 5 Multi
—
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Capacity
4,252 mAh
Capacity
4,288 mAh
Type
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Type
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable
Removable
Fast Charging
40W
Fast Charging
60W
Wireless Charging
25W
Wireless Charging
25W
Comes with Charger
Comes with Charger
Talk Time
23h 14m
Talk Time
—
Video Playback
33h 00m
Video Playback
36h 00m
Internet (WiFi)
12h 39m
Internet (WiFi)
—
Internet (Cellular)
—
Internet (Cellular)
—
Standby
33h 00m
Standby
—
Mixed Usage
—
Mixed Usage
24h 00m
Charge Time 0–100%
78 min
Charge Time 0–100%
62 min
Charged in 30 Min
70%
Charged in 30 Min
74%
GSMArena Score
15h 23m
GSMArena Score
16h 43m
Battery Test Source
GSMArena v2.0 (current)
Battery Test Source
GSMArena v2.0 (current)
Battery Life (Call)
23h 14m
Battery Life (Call)
23h 34m
Battery Life (Video)
22h 47m
Battery Life (Video)
24h 10m
Battery Life (Web)
12h 39m
Battery Life (Web)
14h 12m
Battery Life (Gaming)
10h 14m
Battery Life (Gaming)
11h 16m
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
WiFi Version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WiFi Version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth
6.0
Bluetooth
6
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, BPP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC
Bluetooth Codecs
AAC
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB OTG
USB OTG
USB Speed
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
USB Speed
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
NFC
NFC
Infrared
Infrared
Headset Jack
Headset Jack
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
GPS
GPS
GPS Type
A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
GPS Type
A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
UWB
UWB
Satellite
Two-way messaging
Satellite
Two-way messaging
Memory Expansion
Memory Expansion
Expansion Type
—
Expansion Type
—
Expansion Capacity
—
Expansion Capacity
—
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Networks
EDGE, HSPA+, LTE, 5G
Networks
EDGE, HSPA+, LTE, 5G
Data
5G, 4G/LTE
Data
5G, 4G/LTE
VoLTE
VoLTE
WiFi Calling
WiFi Calling
Physical SIM
None
Physical SIM
None
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
eSIM
eSIM
Push to Talk
Push to Talk
Data Tethering
Data Tethering
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Form Factor
Bar
Form Factor
Bar
Material
Aluminum
Material
Aluminum
Frame Material
Aluminum
Frame Material
Aluminum
Rear Material
Glass — Ceramic Shield (Apple)
Rear Material
Aluminum
Colors
Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
Colors
Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy
Dimensions
15 × 7.19 × 0.875 cm (5.91 × 2.83 × 0.34 in)
Dimensions
15.0 × 7.19 × 0.88 cm (5.91 × 2.83 × 0.35 in)
Weight
206g
Weight
211g
IP Rating
IP68
IP Rating
IP68
Water Resistance
Water Resistant
Water Resistance
Water Resistant
Fingerprint Sensor
No
Fingerprint Sensor
No
Rugged Design
Rugged Design
iFixit Score
7/10
iFixit Score
7/10
Parts Availability
OEM + third-party (best)
Parts Availability
OEM + third-party (best)
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
External Speakers
Stereo
External Speakers
Stereo
Noise Cancellation
Noise Cancellation
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Hi-Res Audio
Hi-Res Audio
FM Radio
FM Radio
GSMArena Loudness
Average (-30 to -33 LUFS)
GSMArena Loudness
Good (-28 to -30 LUFS)
Speaker Loudness
-28.9 LUFS
Speaker Loudness
-26.5 LUFS
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Touchscreen
Keyboard Type
Touchscreen
Keyboard Type
Touchscreen
Home Key
Home Key
Sleep/Wake Key
Sleep/Wake Key
External Volume
External Volume
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
SAR Head
1.19 W/kg
SAR Head
—
SAR Body
1.19 W/kg
SAR Body
—
Hearing Aid Compatible
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
TTY/TDD
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Additional Information
—
Additional Information
—
Additional Comments
—
Additional Comments
—
Related Links
Related Links
Manual
—
Manual
—
Quick Start Guide
—
Quick Start Guide
—
Specifications are sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases and may contain errors. Suggest a correction →
Third-party data
Testing & benchmarks
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
DxOMark v6
168
photo 166 · video 172
172
photo 171 · video 176
AnTuTu v10
2.63M
3.40M
GSMArena endurance
15h 23m
Active Use
16h 43m
Active Use
iFixit repairability
7/10
7/10
Third-party data
Testing & benchmarks
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
DxOMark v6
168
photo 166 · video 172
DxOMark v6
172
photo 171 · video 176
AnTuTu v10
2.63M
AnTuTu v10
3.40M
GSMArena endurance
15h 23m
Active Use
GSMArena endurance
16h 43m
Active Use
iFixit repairability
7/10
iFixit repairability
7/10
Physical comparison
Size & weight
Footprint · to scale
iPhone 17 Pro
5.9" × 2.8"
iPhone 18 Pro
5.9" × 2.8"
Thickness · to scale
iPhone 17 Pro
0.3"
iPhone 18 Pro
0.3"
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Height
5.9" (150 mm)
5.9" (150 mm)
Width
2.8" (71.9 mm)
2.8" (71.9 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.8 mm)
0.3" (8.8 mm)
Weight
206g (7.3 oz)
211g (7.4 oz)
Screen
6.3"
6.3"
Height
5.9" (150 mm)
Height
5.9" (150 mm)
Width
2.8" (71.9 mm)
Width
2.8" (71.9 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.8 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.8 mm)
Weight
206g (7.3 oz)
Weight
211g (7.4 oz)
Screen
6.3"
Screen
6.3"
Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.
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iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 18 Pro: FAQ
Does the iPhone 18 Pro have better battery life than the iPhone 17 Pro?
Yes. The iPhone 18 Pro lasted longer in GSMArena's active use test, at 16 hours 43 minutes against 15 hours 23 minutes. Reviewers also found it easily gets through a full day of heavy use.
Is the iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro better for photos and video?
The iPhone 18 Pro, though the gap is small. Its variable aperture helps in low light and adds manual controls. Reviewers said image quality is broadly similar to the iPhone 17 Pro, so the step up matters most for photographers.
Which is better, the iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPhone 18 Pro earns a Compass Score of 8.9 compared to 8.8 for the iPhone 17 Pro. That 0.1-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.
Which phone is more affordable, the iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro?
The iPhone 17 Pro launches at $1,099, which is $100 less than the iPhone 18 Pro at $1,199. Street prices shift after launch, so check current deals for both phones before deciding.
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