iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 Pro is the same size as the iPhone 17 Pro, 7 grams0.25 ounces lighter.
You won't feel the shift in handling between the iPhone 16 Pro on Amazon (paid link) and the iPhone 17 Pro (paid link). You will feel the battery: the iPhone 17 Pro simply lasts longer. If you can find the iPhone 16 Pro renewed for less, stick with it.
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Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: Same
Weight difference: Not 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 17 Pro: 150 by 71.9 by 8.75 millimetres, 206 grams. iPhone 16 Pro: 149.6 by 71.5 by 8.25 millimetres, 199 grams.
17 Pro, 16 Pro shown at 2.2 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 17 Pro
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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Height: 17 Pro 150.0 millimetres, 16 Pro 149.6 millimetres.Height: 17 Pro 5.91 inches, 16 Pro 5.89 inches.Width: 17 Pro 71.9 millimetres, 16 Pro 71.5 millimetres.Width: 17 Pro 2.83 inches, 16 Pro 2.81 inches.Depth: 17 Pro 8.75 millimetres, 16 Pro 8.25 millimetres.Depth: 17 Pro 0.34 inches, 16 Pro 0.32 inches.Weight: 17 Pro 206 grams, 16 Pro 199 grams.Weight: 17 Pro 7.27 ounces, 16 Pro 7.02 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 17 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 150.0 millimetres5.91 inches | 149.6 millimetres, 0.4 millimetres less5.89 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Width | 71.9 millimetres2.83 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 0.4 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Depth | 8.75 millimetres0.34 inches | 8.25 millimetres, 0.50 millimetres less0.32 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Weight | 206 grams7.27 ounces | 199 grams, 7 grams less7.02 ounces, 0.25 ounces less |
| Volume | 94.4 cubic centimetres5.76 cubic inches | 88.2 cubic centimetres, 6.1 cubic centimetres less5.39 cubic inches, 0.37 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 89 percent | 90 percent, 1 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.3 inches | 6.3 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 1206 × 2622 | 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 | A19 Pro | A18 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 32 hrs | 27 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 | 256 GB – 1 TB | 128 GB – 1 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,099 dollars | 999 dollars, 100 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
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Questions about these phones
Is the iPhone 17 Pro bigger than the iPhone 16 Pro?
The iPhone 17 Pro is 0.4 mm taller, 0.4 mm wider, and 0.5 mm thicker than the iPhone 16 Pro. Both phones feature the same 6.3-inch screen size.
Does the iPhone 17 Pro weigh more than the iPhone 16 Pro?
The iPhone 17 Pro weighs 206 g, which is 7 g heavier than the 199 g iPhone 16 Pro. This small weight difference is not noticeable in daily use.
Do the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro fit in a pocket?
Both the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro fit comfortably in a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither phone fits well in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Are the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro easy to use with one hand?
Both the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro offer the same level of one-handed ease due to their nearly identical dimensions and 71.9 mm and 71.5 mm widths.
What is the screen size of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro?
The iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro both feature a 6.3-inch display with a resolution of 1206 × 2622 pixels.
Is it worth upgrading from the iPhone 16 Pro to the iPhone 17 Pro for the size?
A size-only upgrade from the iPhone 16 Pro to the iPhone 17 Pro is not worth it because the physical dimensions are virtually identical.