iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 17 Pro is 0.80 millimetres0.03 inches thicker and 29 grams1.02 ounces heavier than the iPhone 17.
You won't feel the size difference between the iPhone 17 on Amazon (paid link) and the iPhone 17 Pro (paid link) in daily carry. You will notice the telephoto reach and the battery endurance of the iPhone 17 Pro. If you care about framing distant subjects, go Pro; otherwise, save your money.
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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: 149.6 by 71.5 by 7.95 millimetres, 177 grams. iPhone 17 Pro: 150 by 71.9 by 8.75 millimetres, 206 grams.
17, 17 Pro shown at 2.2 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 17
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: 17 149.6 millimetres, 17 Pro 150.0 millimetres.Height: 17 5.89 inches, 17 Pro 5.91 inches.Width: 17 71.5 millimetres, 17 Pro 71.9 millimetres.Width: 17 2.81 inches, 17 Pro 2.83 inches.Depth: 17 7.95 millimetres, 17 Pro 8.75 millimetres.Depth: 17 0.31 inches, 17 Pro 0.34 inches.Weight: 17 177 grams, 17 Pro 206 grams.Weight: 17 6.24 ounces, 17 Pro 7.27 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 17 | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 149.6 millimetres5.89 inches | 150.0 millimetres, 0.4 millimetres more5.91 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 71.9 millimetres, 0.4 millimetres more2.83 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Depth | 7.95 millimetres0.31 inches | 8.75 millimetres, 0.80 millimetres more0.34 inches, 0.03 inches more |
| Weight | 177 grams6.24 ounces | 206 grams, 29 grams more7.27 ounces, 1.02 ounces more |
| Volume | 85.0 cubic centimetres5.19 cubic inches | 94.4 cubic centimetres, 9.3 cubic centimetres more5.76 cubic inches, 0.57 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 90 percent | 89 percent, 1 percent less |
| 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 | A19 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 30 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 | 256 – 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 2025 | Sep 2025 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
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Questions about these phones
How do the dimensions of the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro compare?
The iPhone 17 Pro is 0.4 mm taller, 0.4 mm wider, and 0.8 mm deeper than the iPhone 17.
Is there a noticeable weight difference between the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro?
The iPhone 17 Pro weighs 206 g, which is 29 g heavier than the 177 g iPhone 17, though this weight difference is not very noticeable.
Do the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro have the same screen size?
Both the iPhone 17 and the iPhone 17 Pro feature a 6.3-inch display.
Are both the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro easy to use with one hand?
Both models offer the same one-handed usability and fit comfortably into a typical men's jeans pocket.
Will the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro fit in a typical pocket?
Both the iPhone 17 and the iPhone 17 Pro fit into a typical men's jeans pocket, but neither fits into a typical women's jeans pocket.
Should I upgrade from the iPhone 17 to the iPhone 17 Pro for a different size?
Switching based on size alone is not worth it since both devices share nearly identical physical footprints.