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iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone 17

Quick answer

The iPhone 17 is the same size as the iPhone 12 Pro, 12 grams0.42 ounces lighter.

The iPhone 17 on Amazon (paid link) lasts through the day without a second thought, while the 12 Pro (paid link) will need a top-up. The speed difference is obvious too; the newer chip handles apps smoothly where the older one stumbles. At roughly three times the price renewed, the choice depends on whether you need that battery stamina.

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Easier one-handediPhone 12 Pro

PocketiPhone 12 Pro

Weight differenceNoticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight12 Pro146.7 millimetres5.78 inches71.5 millimetres2.81 inches7.40 millimetres0.29 inches189 grams6.67 ounces17149.6 millimetres, 2.9 millimetres more5.89 inches, 0.11 inches more71.5 millimetres, the same2.81 inches, the same7.95 millimetres, 0.55 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.02 inches more177 grams, 12 grams less6.24 ounces, 0.42 ounces less

Height: 12 Pro 146.7 millimetres, 17 149.6 millimetres.Height: 12 Pro 5.78 inches, 17 5.89 inches.Width: 12 Pro 71.5 millimetres, 17 71.5 millimetres.Width: 12 Pro 2.81 inches, 17 2.81 inches.Depth: 12 Pro 7.40 millimetres, 17 7.95 millimetres.Depth: 12 Pro 0.29 inches, 17 0.31 inches.Weight: 12 Pro 189 grams, 17 177 grams.Weight: 12 Pro 6.67 ounces, 17 6.24 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 17. Differences are given against iPhone 12 Pro.
Specification12 Pro17
Height146.7 millimetres5.78 inches149.6 millimetres, 2.9 millimetres more5.89 inches, 0.11 inches more
Width71.5 millimetres2.81 inches71.5 millimetres, the same2.81 inches, the same
Depth7.40 millimetres0.29 inches7.95 millimetres, 0.55 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.02 inches more
Weight189 grams6.67 ounces177 grams, 12 grams less6.24 ounces, 0.42 ounces less
Volume77.6 cubic centimetres4.74 cubic inches85.0 cubic centimetres, 7.4 cubic centimetres more5.19 cubic inches, 0.45 cubic inches more
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.86 percent90 percent, 4 percent more
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.1 inches6.3 inches, 0.2 inches more
Resolution1170 × 25321206 × 2622
Pixel density460 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch, the same
CutoutNotchDynamic Island
Rear main48MP48MP
Rear ultra-wide——
Rear telephoto——
Front camera12MP12MP
ChipA14 BionicA19
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.17 hrs30 hrs
PortLightningUSB-C
Wireless5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.05G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Storage128 – 512 GB256 – 512 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.999 dollars799 dollars, 200 dollars less
ReleasedOct 2020Sep 2025
StatusLegacyCurrent

Dimensions

The iPhone 17 is 2.9 mm (0.11 in) taller, 0.55 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 12 g (0.42 oz) lighter than the iPhone 12 Pro. The iPhone 12 Pro measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.40 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.29 in) and weighs 189 g (6.67 oz). The iPhone 17 measures 149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm (5.89 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) and weighs 177 g (6.24 oz).

Also compared with iPhone 12 Pro

Questions about these phones

How much bigger is iPhone 17 than iPhone 12 Pro?

iPhone 17 is 2.9 mm taller and 0.55 mm thicker than iPhone 12 Pro, while both share the same 71.5 mm width.

Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 17 weighs 177 grams, which is 12 grams lighter than the 189 gram iPhone 12 Pro.

What is the screen size difference?

iPhone 17 has a 6.3 inch display, which is 0.2 inches larger than the 6.1 inch screen on iPhone 12 Pro.

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 12 Pro is easier to use one-handed and better suited for small hands compared to iPhone 17.

Do these phones fit in a pocket?

iPhone 12 Pro is considered more pocketable than iPhone 17, though both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket.

Is upgrading for size worth it?

Upgrading from iPhone 12 Pro to iPhone 17 for size alone is not worth it according to the comparison verdicts.