Premium flagship smartphone

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple's aluminum-unibody Pro with an 8x periscope zoom, the A19 Pro chip, and the biggest battery life jump in iPhone history.

93
Best-in-class flagship
Android Hire score
$1,099
256GB · USA launch price, unlocked
Available
Released September 19, 2025
Updated Jul 9, 2026
6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz
Display
Apple A19 Pro (3nm)
Chipset
48MP triple (wide + ultrawide + 4x telephoto), OIS
Main camera
3998mAh · 25W wired / 25W MagSafe
Battery
Official Apple press photo of the iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange, showing the front display and rear triple-camera plateau
SilverCosmic OrangeDeep BlueImage: Apple
Pros
  • A19 Pro delivers class-leading, real-world benchmarked performance with sustained thermals thanks to the new vapor chamber
  • Versatile triple 48MP camera system with a genuine 4x optical (8x-equivalent hybrid) telephoto and ProRes RAW video support
  • Biggest battery capacity of any Pro iPhone to date, with strong real-world endurance
  • IP68 rating with 6m water resistance and tougher Ceramic Shield 2 on front and back
  • Bright, smooth 120Hz LTPO OLED display with excellent outdoor visibility
Cons
  • Starts at $1,099, $100 more than the outgoing iPhone 16 Pro
  • Still capped at 25W wired charging, noticeably slower than most Android flagships
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack or bundled charger
  • US models are eSIM-only, which complicates SIM transfers and travel in some regions
  • Only a modest 4x optical zoom versus the Pro Max's longer reach

Android Hire Verdict — Best-in-class flagship

The iPhone 17 Pro pairs the fastest smartphone chip on the market with a genuinely improved camera system, a bigger battery, and tougher build quality, making it the most complete small-flagship iPhone Apple has shipped. It's an easy recommendation for anyone wanting Apple's best in a more pocketable size, though the $1,099 starting price and still-modest 25W charging keep it from being a perfect score.

Benchmarks

~2,430,000
AnTuTu 10
~3,850
Geekbench 6 (Single)
~9,920
Geekbench 6 (Multi)

Device-tested results from GSMArena's own review unit (256GB/12GB RAM model); other outlets report similar single-core ~3,850-3,990 and AnTuTu ~2.4-2.6 million depending on thermal conditions.

Full specifications

Launch

Announced
September 9, 2025
Released
September 19, 2025
Status
Available

Network

Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Speed
HSPA, LTE-A, 5G (Sub-6GHz + mmWave on US models)

Body

Dimensions
150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm
Weight
206 g
Build
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum unibody frame and back with aluminum camera plateau
SIM
eSIM only (US models); nano-SIM + eSIM in some other regions
Durability
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)

Display

Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz ProMotion, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Size
6.3 inches, 96.4 cm²
Resolution
1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9, ~460 ppi
Protection
Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5, anti-reflective coating

Platform

OS
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Chipset
Apple A19 Pro (3nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz & 4x2.60 GHz)
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)

Memory

Card slot
No
Internal
256GB, 512GB, or 1TB, all with 12GB RAM
Technology
NVMe

Main Camera

Setup
Triple 48MP
Wide
48MP, f/1.8, 24mm, 1/1.28" sensor, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
Telephoto
48MP, f/2.8, 100mm periscope, 4x optical zoom, 3D sensor-shift OIS
Ultrawide
48MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120°, plus TOF 3D LiDAR scanner
Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, spatial video/audio

Selfie Camera

Single
18MP, f/1.9, 20mm ultrawide, PDAF, SL 3D depth sensor (Face ID)
Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, spatial audio

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes, stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
Bluetooth
6.0 with A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFC
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort

Features

Fingerprint
No fingerprint reader (Face ID)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Battery

Type
3998 mAh (nano-SIM model) / 4252 mAh (eSIM-only US model), non-removable
Charging
25W wired (PD3.2, 50% in ~20 min), 25W MagSafe / Qi2 wireless, 4.5W reverse wired

Misc

Colors
Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
Models
iPhone18,1 (A3256, A3522, A3523, A3524, regional variants)
SAR
1.19 W/kg (US head/body), 1.49 W/kg (EU head/body)
Price
About $1,099 / 256GB at USA launch

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the iPhone 17 Pro support wireless and MagSafe charging?

Yes, it supports 25W MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging, plus 25W wired charging via USB-C (50% in about 20 minutes with a compatible adapter).

What storage options does the iPhone 17 Pro come in?

It ships in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage configurations, all with 12GB of RAM, and there is no microSD expansion.

Is the iPhone 17 Pro water resistant?

Yes, it carries an IP68 rating and can withstand immersion up to 6 meters for 30 minutes.

How long will the iPhone 17 Pro receive software updates?

Apple typically supports iPhones with major iOS updates for around 5-6 years, so the iPhone 17 Pro (launched on iOS 26) should receive updates into the early 2030s.

Does the iPhone 17 Pro have a headphone jack?

No, there is no 3.5mm headphone jack; audio must go through the USB-C port or wirelessly via Bluetooth 6.0.

What is the standout new feature on the iPhone 17 Pro?

Its redesigned camera plateau houses a 48MP telephoto with 4x optical zoom (8x via sensor crop) and pairs with an aerospace-grade aluminum unibody with an internal vapor chamber for significantly better sustained performance and battery life.