Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Our verdict: Screen size goes to the Apple iPhone 17 Pro with its 6.3" display. With 48MP on the rear, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro has the higher-resolution camera. Front-camera quality goes to the Apple iPhone 17 Pro at 18MP. Without a contract, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is the better deal at £234.00 SIM-free.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro
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| 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 |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| 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 | 150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 204 grams | 206 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) |
| Contracts | — |
£44.99/mo
£29.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £234.00 | £965.00 |
| Deals | Deals |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 17 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro 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 Pro has a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 17 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 13 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 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 17 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £234.00.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 17 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Apple iPhone 17 Pro comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 17 Pro use?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 17 Pro uses the Apple A19 Pro.
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 17 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is the more portable of the two — they weigh about the same (204 grams vs 206 grams), it's also the more compact phone at 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm, and is slimmer at 7.7mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 17 Pro?
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 Pro run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.