Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
iPhone 18 Pro
Battery capacity (4,056 mAh)
WinsCharging
iPhone 18 Pro
Wired charging speed (60W)
WinsPerformance
iPhone 17 Pro
AnTuTu benchmark (2,430,575 pts)
WinsDisplay
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Screen size
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iPhone 17 Pro
Total weight (206g)
WinsValue
iPhone 17 Pro
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.3" | 6.3" | |
| 1,206 × 2,622 | 1,206 × 2,622 | |
| LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 3,000 nits | 3,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 4x | 4x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) | Apple A20 Pro (2nm) | |
| 2,430,575 | — | |
| 9,923 | 4,719 | |
| 5,868 | 64,915 | |
| 12 GB | 12 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 3,998 mAh | 4,056 mAh | |
| 40W | 60W | |
| 25W | 25W | |
Build | ||
| 206g | 211g | |
| 8.8mm | 8.8mm | |
| Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Highest resolution main camera.