iPhone 15 vs iPhone 17 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 17 Pro is 0.95 millimetres0.04 inches thicker and 35 grams1.23 ounces heavier than the iPhone 15.
The iPhone 17 Pro on Amazon (paid link) is noticeably heavier and taller in the hand than the iPhone 15 (paid link), but you gain a much smoother display and vastly superior battery life that easily lasts through heavy days. If you prefer a lighter device, stick with the iPhone 15.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 15
Pocket: iPhone 15
Weight difference: Noticeable
TRUE SCALE · 1.4 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.2 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 15: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 171 grams. iPhone 17 Pro: 150 by 71.9 by 8.75 millimetres, 206 grams.
15, 17 Pro shown at 2.2 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 15
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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Height: 15 147.6 millimetres, 17 Pro 150.0 millimetres.Height: 15 5.81 inches, 17 Pro 5.91 inches.Width: 15 71.6 millimetres, 17 Pro 71.9 millimetres.Width: 15 2.82 inches, 17 Pro 2.83 inches.Depth: 15 7.80 millimetres, 17 Pro 8.75 millimetres.Depth: 15 0.31 inches, 17 Pro 0.34 inches.Weight: 15 171 grams, 17 Pro 206 grams.Weight: 15 6.03 ounces, 17 Pro 7.27 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 15 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 147.6 millimetres5.81 inches | 150.0 millimetres, 2.4 millimetres more5.91 inches, 0.09 inches more |
| Width | 71.6 millimetres2.82 inches | 71.9 millimetres, 0.3 millimetres more2.83 inches, 0.01 inches more |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 8.75 millimetres, 0.95 millimetres more0.34 inches, 0.04 inches more |
| Weight | 171 grams6.03 ounces | 206 grams, 35 grams more7.27 ounces, 1.23 ounces more |
| Volume | 82.4 cubic centimetres5.03 cubic inches | 94.4 cubic centimetres, 11.9 cubic centimetres more5.76 cubic inches, 0.73 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 87 percent | 89 percent, 2 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.3 inches, 0.2 inches more |
| Resolution | 1179 × 2556 | 1206 × 2622 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A16 Bionic | A19 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 20 hrs | 32 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 256 GB – 1 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 799 dollars | 1,099 dollars, 300 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2023 | Sep 2025 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
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Questions about these phones
How do the dimensions of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 17 Pro compare?
The iPhone 17 Pro is 2.4 mm taller, 0.3 mm wider, and 0.95 mm deeper than the iPhone 15.
Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 15 and iPhone 17 Pro?
The iPhone 15 weighs 171 g, which is 35 g lighter than the 206 g iPhone 17 Pro.
Is the iPhone 17 Pro larger in screen size than the iPhone 15?
The iPhone 17 Pro features a 6.3-inch display, while the iPhone 15 has a 6.1-inch screen.
Which of these phones is better for one-handed use?
The iPhone 15 is easier to use with one hand and better suited for small hands compared to the iPhone 17 Pro.
Do both the iPhone 15 and iPhone 17 Pro fit in a pocket?
Both the iPhone 15 and iPhone 17 Pro fit inside a typical men's jeans pocket.
How much heavier is the iPhone 17 Pro than the iPhone 15?
The iPhone 17 Pro is 35 g heavier than the iPhone 15.