Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Our verdict: On contract, the Apple iPhone 17 works out £232.00 cheaper overall than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro. If you'd rather buy outright, the Apple iPhone 17 starts at £697.00 SIM-free. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro gives you more flexibility with 3 storage options to choose from.

Screen
6.3" 6.3"
Display
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution
1206 x 2622 1206 x 2622
Pixels Per Inch
458 458
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera
18 Megapixels 18 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A19 Pro Apple A19 Pro
Storage
256GB, 512GB 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/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm 150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm
Weight
177 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
£25.00/mo (£159.00 upfront) £33.00/mo (£199.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£697.00 £897.00
Apple iPhone 17 Apple iPhone 17 Apple iPhone 17 Pro Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Screen 6.3" 6.3"
Display LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution 1206 x 2622 1206 x 2622
Pixels Per Inch 458 458
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera 18 Megapixels 18 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A19 Pro Apple A19 Pro
Storage 256GB, 512GB 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/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm 150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm
Weight 177 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 £25.00/mo
£159.00 upfront
£33.00/mo
£199.00 upfront
SIM-free £697.00 £897.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 17 is cheaper on contract at £769.80 over the life of the deal from £25.00 per month with £159.00 upfront.

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

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.3", both screens are similarly sharp at around 458 pixels per inch, and both use LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED panels.

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

The Apple iPhone 17 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 17 or Apple iPhone 17 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £697.00.

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

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

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

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

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

The Apple iPhone 17 is the more portable of the two — it's 29g lighter at 177 grams, both are similar in overall footprint, and is slimmer at 7.95mm thick.

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

Both phones run Apple iOS.