iPhone 17 vs iPhone 12 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 12 Pro is the same size as the iPhone 17, 12 grams0.42 ounces heavier.
The iPhone 17 on Amazon (paid link) offers a significant leap in speed and battery life that you will feel from the first day. While the 12 Pro (paid link) is a tempting budget option on the renewed market, the newer model’s endurance and support make the upgrade worth it.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 12 Pro
Pocket: Same
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 17
from $799 at launch.
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from $999 at launch.
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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: 149.6 by 71.5 by 7.95 millimetres, 177 grams. iPhone 12 Pro: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.4 millimetres, 189 grams.
17, 12 Pro shown at 2.2 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 17
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 12 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 17 149.6 millimetres, 12 Pro 146.7 millimetres.Height: 17 5.89 inches, 12 Pro 5.78 inches.Width: 17 71.5 millimetres, 12 Pro 71.5 millimetres.Width: 17 2.81 inches, 12 Pro 2.81 inches.Depth: 17 7.95 millimetres, 12 Pro 7.40 millimetres.Depth: 17 0.31 inches, 12 Pro 0.29 inches.Weight: 17 177 grams, 12 Pro 189 grams.Weight: 17 6.24 ounces, 12 Pro 6.67 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 17 | 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 149.6 millimetres5.89 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 2.9 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.11 inches less |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 71.5 millimetres, the same2.81 inches, the same |
| Depth | 7.95 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.40 millimetres, 0.55 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Weight | 177 grams6.24 ounces | 189 grams, 12 grams more6.67 ounces, 0.42 ounces more |
| Volume | 85.0 cubic centimetres5.19 cubic inches | 77.6 cubic centimetres, 7.4 cubic centimetres less4.74 cubic inches, 0.45 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 90 percent | 86 percent, 4 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.3 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.2 inches less |
| Resolution | 1206 × 2622 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A19 | A14 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 30 hrs | 17 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 256 – 512 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 799 dollars | 999 dollars, 200 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Oct 2020 |
| Status | Current | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 12 Pro is 2.9 mm (0.11 in) shorter, 0.55 mm (0.02 in) thinner and 12 g (0.42 oz) heavier than the iPhone 17. 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). 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).
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Questions about these phones
How much taller is the iPhone 17 than the iPhone 12 Pro?
The iPhone 17 is 2.9 mm taller than the iPhone 12 Pro but they share the same width. The iPhone 17 also has a slightly larger 6.3 inch display compared to the 6.1 inch screen on the iPhone 12 Pro.
Which phone weighs more between the iPhone 17 and iPhone 12 Pro?
The iPhone 12 Pro is 12 grams heavier than the iPhone 17. Despite the size increase, the iPhone 17 weighs less at 177 grams.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 17 and iPhone 12 Pro?
The iPhone 17 has a 6.3 inch display while the iPhone 12 Pro has a 6.1 inch display. Both phones have the same pixel density of 460 ppi.
Which phone is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 12 Pro is rated as easier for one-handed use due to its shorter height. It is also considered better for small hands compared to the iPhone 17.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 17 and iPhone 12 Pro fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither model fits comfortably in a median women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 12 Pro to the iPhone 17 worth it for size alone?
No, the verdict indicates that upgrading for size alone is not worth it. The iPhone 17 is only marginally larger while the iPhone 12 Pro remains more compact.