Apple iPhone 11 Pro vs Apple iPhone 17
Our Verdict: If you've got the iPhone 11 Pro, the iPhone 17 is six years of updates on from it. The 17 leads on camera hardware with a 48MP main sensor to the 11 Pro's 12MP, plus a 18MP selfie camera against 12MP, and the 17 supports 5G while the 11 Pro tops out at 4G. The 17 has the bigger battery of the two, 3692mAh against 3046mAh, which usually means longer between charges, and the 17 has the bigger screen, 6.3" against 5.8". If you're on the 11 Pro, the 17 is a real step up, but only worth it if the changes above matter to you.
If you'd rather pay up front, the 11 Pro is the cheaper buy at £139 SIM-free.
21 reviews 4.5
12 reviews
Prices updated 19 July 2026
Apple iPhone 11 Pro
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Apple iPhone 17
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| Expert Rating | 4.6 21 reviews |
4.5 12 reviews |
| Screen | 5.8" | 6.3" |
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1125 | 1206 x 2622 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 463 | 458 |
| Rear Camera | 12 Megapixels | 48 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 18 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) | Apple A19 Pro |
| Battery | 3,046 mAh | 3,692 mAh |
| Storage | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB |
| OS | Apple iOS | Apple iOS |
| SIM Type | Nano SIM | nano-SIM and e-SIM |
| Connectivity | Up to 4G | Up to 5G |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 with A2DP, LE | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm | 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm |
| Weight | 188 grams | 177 grams |
| Water Resistance | Not rated | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) |
| Contracts | - |
£29.99/mo
£59.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £139.00 | £599.00 |
| Prices updated 19 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 17 has the bigger screen at 6.3" compared to the Apple iPhone 11 Pro's 5.8", both screens are similarly sharp at around 463 pixels per inch, and the Apple iPhone 11 Pro uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Apple iPhone 17 has a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 17 has a 48 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.
Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £139.00.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 11 Pro and Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is available in 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone 17 comes in 256GB, 512GB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro and Apple iPhone 17 use?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+), while the Apple iPhone 17 uses the Apple A19 Pro.
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 17?
It's a trade-off: the Apple iPhone 17 is lighter but the Apple iPhone 11 Pro is more compact. It's 11g lighter at 177 grams, though the Apple iPhone 11 Pro is actually the more compact phone at 144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is rated Not rated, while the Apple iPhone 17 is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins).
What operating system do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro and Apple iPhone 17 run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.