Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Apple iPhone 17e

Our Verdict: iPhone 17e brings the more convincing case for battery capacity, with the larger 4,005 mAh battery and a lighter 169g body, 18g below its rival. iPhone 15 Pro is still worth choosing for buying SIM-free, helped by the cheaper SIM-free price from £468 and storage options up to 1TB. The sensible choice depends on whether you want the more practical deal or the phone with the more relevant hardware edge.

The 17e is the cheaper one to own: around £656 over a typical contract, £205 less than the 15 Pro 5G.

Expert Rating
4.3
12 reviews
3.9
11 reviews
Screen
6.1" 6.1"
Display
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution
1179 x 2556 1170 x 2532
Pixels Per Inch
461 457
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A17 Pro Apple A19 (3 nm)
Battery
3,274 mAh 4,005 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 256GB, 512GB
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/6
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm
Weight
187 grams 169 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Contracts
£68.67/mo (£30.00 upfront) £25.99/mo (£0.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£409.99 £545.57

Prices updated 16 July 2026

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 17e Apple iPhone 17e
Expert Rating 4.3
12 reviews
3.9
11 reviews
Screen 6.1" 6.1"
Display LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution 1179 x 2556 1170 x 2532
Pixels Per Inch 461 457
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A17 Pro Apple A19 (3 nm)
Battery 3,274 mAh 4,005 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 256GB, 512GB
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/6
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm
Weight 187 grams 169 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Contracts £68.67/mo
£30.00 upfront
£25.99/mo
£0.00 upfront
SIM-free £409.99 £545.57
Prices updated 16 July 2026
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Cheapest Deals

Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Apple iPhone 15 Pro

12 Months

256GB

Black Titanium

Refurbished

30GB

Data

£68.67 per month, £30 upfront.

Apple iPhone 17e
Apple iPhone 17e

24 Months

256GB

Soft Pink

25GB

Data

Exclusive Deal Details

£25.99 per month, with FREE phone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 17e is cheaper on contract at £656.16 over the life of the deal from £25.99 per month with £0.00 upfront.

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

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.1", both screens are similarly sharp at around 461 pixels per inch, and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro uses a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Apple iPhone 17e has a Super Retina XDR OLED.

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

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 17e 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 17e?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £409.99.

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

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Apple iPhone 17e comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Apple iPhone 17e use?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is powered by the Apple A17 Pro , while the Apple iPhone 17e uses the Apple A19 (3 nm).

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

It's a trade-off: the Apple iPhone 17e is lighter but the Apple iPhone 15 Pro is more compact. It's 18g lighter at 169 grams, though the Apple iPhone 15 Pro is actually the more compact phone at 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm, the Apple iPhone 17e is slimmer at 7.8mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or Apple iPhone 17e?

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 17e run?

Both phones run Apple iOS.