Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Apple iPhone 17 ($799) vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro ($433) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 15 Pro |
| Price | $799 | $433 |
| Weight | 177g | 187g |
| Chip | A19 | A17 Pro |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz OLED | 6.1" 120Hz ProMotion |
| Camera | 48MP Dual | 48MP triple |
| Battery | 3,948mAh | 3,274mAh |
| Storage | 128GB–512GB | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | — | 187g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17
- A19 chip same as Pro
- $400 cheaper than Pro Max
- Sufficient for most users
- Improved camera system
- 5-year software support
- No ProMotion 120Hz
- No ProRes video
- No ultrawide camera lens
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- Titanium frame dropped 19g versus the 14 Pro
- Action button replaces the mute switch
- Runs Apple Intelligence
- 120Hz ProMotion
- 3x telephoto only, the 5x was Max-exclusive
- Battery is the smallest in the 15 Pro line
- Ran hot at launch before software fixes
Apple iPhone 15 Pro is the better value at $433. If weight matters most, Apple iPhone 17 carries lighter at 177g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.