Apple iPhone 11 Pro vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Our verdict: Screen size goes to the Apple iPhone 17 Pro with its 6.3" display. For photography, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads with a 48MP main camera. If selfies matter, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads with a 18MP front-facing lens. For a lighter carry, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro wins at 188g.

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
Storage
64GB, 256GB, 512GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
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 150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm
Weight
188 grams 206 grams
Water Resistance
Not rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Contracts
£44.99/mo (£29.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£129.99 £965.00
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Apple iPhone 11 Pro Apple iPhone 17 Pro Apple iPhone 17 Pro
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
Storage 64GB, 256GB, 512GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
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 150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm
Weight 188 grams 206 grams
Water Resistance Not rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Contracts £44.99/mo
£29.00 upfront
SIM-free £129.99 £965.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 17 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro 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 Pro has a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 17 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 11 Pro features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 17 Pro 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 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £129.99.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 11 Pro and Apple iPhone 17 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is available in 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone 17 Pro comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro and Apple iPhone 17 Pro use?

The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+), while the Apple iPhone 17 Pro uses the Apple A19 Pro.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 17 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is the more portable of the two — it's 18g lighter at 188 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm, and is slimmer at 8.1mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 17 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is rated Not rated, while the Apple iPhone 17 Pro 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 Pro run?

Both phones run Apple iOS.