iPhone comparison
iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Pro
Compare iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Pro side by side: chip, memory, storage, display, ports, launch price and how each fits in Apple history.
iPhone 17iPhone 17 continues the mainstream line with the newest A-series chip, USB-C and Apple Intelligence built in.
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
Both launched in 2025. 6 of 13 specs differ.
Going from the iPhone 17 to the iPhone 17 Pro, the chip changes from the Apple A19 to the Apple A19 Pro. Launch price rises from $799 to $999.
- ChipApple A19Apple A19 Pro
- Launch price$799$999
Unchanged memory, storage, ports.
Specs side by side
| Spec | iPhone 17 | iPhone 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| ReleaseSame | September 19, 2025 | September 19, 2025 |
| Launch price | $799 | $999 |
| Price today | $807 | $1,009 |
| Chip | Apple A19 · 4.30 GHz | Apple A19 Pro · 4.30 GHz |
| Graphics | Apple GPU | Apple Pro GPU |
| CPU coresSame | 6 | 6 |
| MemorySame | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| StorageSame | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | ProMotion Super Retina XDR OLED |
| WeightSame | Varies | Varies |
| Dimensions | Modern iPhone slab | Pro iPhone body |
| PortsSame | USB-C | USB-C |
| Operating systemSame | iOS 19 | 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 17
Mainstream iPhone generation after the iPhone 16 family.
iPhone 17 Pro
Current compact Pro iPhone generation.
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Last updated: 2026-08-18