Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 17
Our Verdict: The iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 17 are four years apart, which is enough for a real difference. The 17 has the better camera on paper, 48MP versus 12MP, plus a 18MP selfie camera against 12MP, and the 17 packs the bigger battery, 3692mAh against 3095mAh, which should mean longer between charges in day-to-day use. The 13 Pro offers up to 1TB of storage versus 512GB on the 17, and the 17 has the bigger screen, 6.3" against 6.1". The 17 is the better phone; upgrade from the 13 Pro if you want the newer hardware, or hold on if yours still does the job.
Buying outright, the 13 Pro starts at £270 SIM-free.
11 reviews 4.5
12 reviews
Prices updated 17 July 2026
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
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Apple iPhone 17
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| Expert Rating | 4.4 11 reviews |
4.5 12 reviews |
| Screen | 6.1" | 6.3" |
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 1206 x 2622 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 457 | 458 |
| Rear Camera | 12 Megapixels | 48 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 18 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A19 Pro |
| Battery | 3,095 mAh | 3,692 mAh |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB |
| OS | Apple iOS | Apple iOS |
| SIM Type | nano-SIM and e- SIM | nano-SIM and e-SIM |
| Connectivity | Up to 5G | Up to 5G |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 with A2DP, LE | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm | 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm |
| Weight | 204 grams | 177 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) |
| Contracts | - |
£29.99/mo
£59.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £269.99 | £599.00 |
| Prices updated 17 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 17 has the bigger screen at 6.3" compared to the Apple iPhone 13 Pro's 6.1", both screens are similarly sharp at around 457 pixels per inch, and the Apple iPhone 13 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 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 13 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 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £269.99.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Apple iPhone 17 comes in 256GB, 512GB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 17 use?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 17 uses the Apple A19 Pro.
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 17?
It's a trade-off: the Apple iPhone 17 is lighter but the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is more compact. It's 27g lighter at 177 grams, though the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is actually the more compact phone at 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 17?
Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins).
What operating system do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 17 run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.