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iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 17

Quick answer

The iPhone 17 is the same size as the iPhone 15 Pro, 10 grams0.35 ounces lighter.

The iPhone 17 on Amazon (paid link) delivers a noticeably brighter display and significantly better battery life, but loses the dedicated telephoto zoom found on the iPhone 15 Pro (paid link). You are trading optical reach for serious stamina and a slightly larger canvas. If you value everyday endurance over a zoom lens, the iPhone 17 is the practical move.

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Easier one-handediPhone 15 Pro

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Weight differenceNot noticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight15 Pro146.6 millimetres5.77 inches70.6 millimetres2.78 inches8.25 millimetres0.32 inches187 grams6.60 ounces17149.6 millimetres, 3.0 millimetres more5.89 inches, 0.12 inches more71.5 millimetres, 0.9 millimetres more2.81 inches, 0.04 inches more7.95 millimetres, 0.30 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.01 inches less177 grams, 10 grams less6.24 ounces, 0.35 ounces less

Height: 15 Pro 146.6 millimetres, 17 149.6 millimetres.Height: 15 Pro 5.77 inches, 17 5.89 inches.Width: 15 Pro 70.6 millimetres, 17 71.5 millimetres.Width: 15 Pro 2.78 inches, 17 2.81 inches.Depth: 15 Pro 8.25 millimetres, 17 7.95 millimetres.Depth: 15 Pro 0.32 inches, 17 0.31 inches.Weight: 15 Pro 187 grams, 17 177 grams.Weight: 15 Pro 6.60 ounces, 17 6.24 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 17. Differences are given against iPhone 15 Pro.
Specification15 Pro17
Height146.6 millimetres5.77 inches149.6 millimetres, 3.0 millimetres more5.89 inches, 0.12 inches more
Width70.6 millimetres2.78 inches71.5 millimetres, 0.9 millimetres more2.81 inches, 0.04 inches more
Depth8.25 millimetres0.32 inches7.95 millimetres, 0.30 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.01 inches less
Weight187 grams6.60 ounces177 grams, 10 grams less6.24 ounces, 0.35 ounces less
Volume85.4 cubic centimetres5.21 cubic inches85.0 cubic centimetres, 0.4 cubic centimetres less5.19 cubic inches, 0.02 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.89 percent90 percent, 1 percent more
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.1 inches6.3 inches, 0.2 inches more
Resolution1179 × 25561206 × 2622
Pixel density460 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch, the same
CutoutDynamic IslandDynamic Island
Rear main48MP48MP
Rear ultra-wide——
Rear telephoto——
Front camera12MP12MP
ChipA17 ProA19
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.23 hrs30 hrs
PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Storage128 GB – 1 TB256 – 512 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.999 dollars799 dollars, 200 dollars less
ReleasedSep 2023Sep 2025
StatusDiscontinuedCurrent

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Questions about these phones

How do the dimensions of the iPhone 17 and iPhone 15 Pro compare?

The iPhone 17 is 0.9 mm wider and 3.0 mm taller than the iPhone 15 Pro. It also features a slightly thinner build at 7.95 mm compared to the 8.25 mm depth of the iPhone 15 Pro.

Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 17 and iPhone 15 Pro?

The iPhone 17 weighs 177 g, making it 10 g lighter than the iPhone 15 Pro at 187 g.

Is the iPhone 15 Pro easier to use with one hand than the iPhone 17?

The iPhone 15 Pro is easier to use with one hand and better suited for small hands due to its smaller overall footprint.

Do both the iPhone 17 and iPhone 15 Pro fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?

Both the iPhone 17 and iPhone 15 Pro fit comfortably in a typical men's jeans pocket.

What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 17 and iPhone 15 Pro?

The iPhone 17 comes with a 6.3-inch display, while the iPhone 15 Pro has a 6.1-inch display.

Is upgrading from the iPhone 15 Pro to the iPhone 17 worth it for the size alone?

An upgrade based purely on size depends on whether you prefer the slightly larger screen of the iPhone 17 or the more compact feel of the iPhone 15 Pro.