Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Our verdict: Over a typical contract, expect to pay £201.30 less with the Apple iPhone 15 Pro than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro. With a 6.3" display, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro gives you more viewing area. If selfies matter, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads with a 18MP front-facing lens. For a lighter carry, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro wins at 187g.

Expert Rating
4.3
12 reviews
4.5
12 reviews
Screen
6.1" 6.3"
Display
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution
1179 x 2556 1206 x 2622
Pixels Per Inch
461 458
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 18 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A17 Pro Apple A19 Pro
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS
Apple iOS Apple iOS
SIM Type
Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm 150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm
Weight
187 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
£74.00/mo (£30.00 upfront) £11.95/mo (£865.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£393.00 £939.99
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 17 Pro Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Expert Rating 4.3
12 reviews
4.5
12 reviews
Screen 6.1" 6.3"
Display LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution 1179 x 2556 1206 x 2622
Pixels Per Inch 461 458
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 18 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A17 Pro Apple A19 Pro
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS Apple iOS Apple iOS
SIM Type Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm 150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm
Weight 187 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 £74.00/mo
£30.00 upfront
£11.95/mo
£865.00 upfront
SIM-free £393.00 £939.99
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or Apple iPhone 17 Pro cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro is cheaper on contract at £920.50 over the life of the deal from £74.00 per month with £30.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or Apple iPhone 17 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has the bigger screen at 6.3" compared to the Apple iPhone 15 Pro's 6.1", both screens are similarly sharp at around 461 pixels per inch, and both use LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED panels.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or Apple iPhone 17 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro features a 48 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 15 Pro or Apple iPhone 17 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £393.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Apple iPhone 17 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 15 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 15 Pro and Apple iPhone 17 Pro use?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is powered by the Apple A17 Pro , while the Apple iPhone 17 Pro uses the Apple A19 Pro.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or Apple iPhone 17 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is the more portable of the two — it's 19g lighter at 187 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm, and is slimmer at 8.3mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 15 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 15 Pro and Apple iPhone 17 Pro run?

Both phones run Apple iOS.