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iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro
Compare iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro side by side: chip, memory, storage, display, ports, launch price and how each fits in Apple history.
iPhone 16 ProThe Pro grew slightly to 6.3", gained the Camera Control button and could shoot 4K at 120 fps.
iPhone 17 ProThe iPhone 17 Pro carries Apple’s pro camera, display and chip story into the current generation, aimed at creators who want the smaller Pro size.At a glance
Released 1 year apart — the iPhone 17 Pro is the newer model. 8 of 13 specs differ.
Going from the iPhone 16 Pro to the iPhone 17 Pro, the chip changes from the Apple A18 Pro to the Apple A19 Pro. Both launched at $999.
- ChipApple A18 ProApple A19 Pro
Unchanged launch price, memory, storage.
Specs side by side
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Release | September 20, 2024 | September 19, 2025 |
| Launch priceSame | $999 | $999 |
| Price todaySame | $1,009 | $1,009 |
| Chip | Apple A18 Pro · 4.04 GHz | Apple A19 Pro · 4.30 GHz |
| Graphics | Apple 6-core GPU (ray tracing) | Apple Pro GPU |
| CPU coresSame | 6 | 6 |
| MemorySame | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| StorageSame | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED, 2622×1206, ProMotion | ProMotion Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Weight | 199 g | Varies |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.25 mm | Pro iPhone body |
| Ports | USB-C (USB 3) | USB-C |
| Operating system | iOS 18 | iOS 19 |
Highlighted cells win clear more-is-better specs (memory, storage, lighter weight). Historical pricing uses approximate US CPI; clock speeds are not full real-world performance.
Why each matters
iPhone 16 Pro
Larger 6.3" Pro display, 4K 120 fps video, and the Camera Control button on Pro.
iPhone 17 Pro
Current compact Pro iPhone generation.
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Last updated: 2026-08-18