Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Specs, US price, release date, and Android Hire verdict
Apple's aluminum-unibody Pro with an 8x periscope zoom, the A19 Pro chip, and the biggest battery life jump in iPhone history.
- 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
- 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.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro in depth
Who the iPhone 17 Pro is actually for
This is for buyers who want Apple's fastest chip and best camera system in the smaller of Apple's two Pro sizes — the 4x optical telephoto, vapor-chamber cooling, and biggest battery of any Pro iPhone to date make it the most complete standard-size iPhone Apple has shipped.
It's a weaker fit if 25W charging feels slow next to Android flagships charging at 45-100W, or if the $1,099 starting price is the deciding factor — the base iPhone 17 closes most of the everyday-use gap for $300 less.
How it compares to the phones next to it
Against the iPhone 17, the Pro adds the telephoto lens, sustained-performance cooling, and more RAM — worth the $300 premium mainly for zoom photography or heavy sustained workloads, not everyday use.
Against Android flagships like the Galaxy S25 Ultra or OnePlus 13, the iPhone 17 Pro trades away the S Pen and the fastest charging speeds for tighter software integration and, per GSMArena's device testing, class-leading sustained chip performance.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro benchmarks
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.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the competition
How the Apple iPhone 17 Pro compares against the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — its closest rivals in our directory.
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $1,099 | $1,299 | $1,199 | $1,199 |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz | 6.9" LTPO OLED 120Hz | 6.3" LTPO OLED 120Hz | 6.9" LTPO OLED 120Hz |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro (3nm) | Apple A20 Pro (2nm) | Apple A20 Pro (2nm) | Apple A19 Pro (6-core GPU) |
| Camera | 48MP triple (wide + ultrawide + 4x telephoto), OIS | 48MP variable aperture | 48MP variable aperture | 48MP triple, 4x tele |
| Battery | 3998mAh · 25W wired / 25W MagSafe | Up to 45h video (eSIM) | Up to 36h video (eSIM) | 4823mAh · 17:58h tested |
| AnTuTu 10 | ~2,430,000 | ~3,100,000 (est.) | ~3,100,000 (est.) | ~2,600,000 |
| Our score | 93/100 | 93/100 | 92/100 | 91/100 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro 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
Apple iPhone 17 Pro FAQ
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.
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