What's the difference between the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17?
iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 17
- You can easily control this compact iPhone with 1 hand.
- Scrolling and gaming goes smoothly and quickly on the 120Hz screen.
- Take sharp photos and videos with the 3 cameras, even with little light.
- Zoom in 8 times without your photos becoming blurry
- Use the most demanding apps and games without slowing down.
- You can easily control this compact iPhone with 1 hand.
- Scrolling and gaming goes smoothly and quickly on the 120Hz screen.
- Take sharp photos and videos with the 2 cameras, even with little light.
- Zoomed-in photos quickly become blurry.
- The most demanding apps and games run less smoothly than on the iPhone 17 Pro.
Compare the iPhone 17 Pro to the iPhone 17
| iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Lens types | Standard lens, wide-angle lens, and telephoto lens | Standard lens and wide-angle lens |
| 8x zoom in | Yes | No |
| Refresh rate screen | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Processor | Apple A19 Bionic Pro | Apple A19 Bionic |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB |
| Number of hours of video playback on 1 battery | 33 hours | 30 hours |
Camera
iPhone 17 Pro: zoom in with the telephoto lens
The most important difference between the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 is the telephoto lens on the iPhone 17 Pro. Thanks to the lens, your photos even remain sharp when you zoom in. You can capture animals in the zoo or in the wild from far away, for example. Or you can zoom in on the details of a beautiful building. By zooming in, you can also make your subject the center of your photo. That way, you get better photos with less white noise and distractions.
iPhone 17: no telephoto lens, same selfie camera
You can take sharp and clear photos with the standard lens of the iPhone 17. If you zoom in far, your photos become blurry and grainy. With the wide-angle lens, you can also photograph large buildings and groups of people. With the iPhone 17, the photos you take in the dark are a bit less clear. Both devices have the same improved selfie camera that allows you to take sharper selfies. You can also fit more people in the photo, so you can take selfies with your entire friend group.
Speed
iPhone 17 Pro: fastest and most powerful iPhone
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is currently the fastest and most powerful iPhone. Thanks to the A19 Pro chip, you can smoothly edit videos or photos without slowing down. Even the most demanding 3D games run smoothly. Thanks to the new cooling technology, your iPhone doesn't get hot as fast. This feels nicer in your hands and means the performance stays good. Thanks to 12GB RAM, you can quickly switch between various apps. You can easily turn on a different song while you edit photos, for example.
iPhone 17: fast iPhone
The iPhone 17 is a fast device, but not as fast as the iPhone 17 Pro. You mainly notice this when you use your iPhone intensively, such as gaming and editing photos and videos. Because the iPhone 17 has less good cooling, your device becomes hot faster. As a result, the processor doesn't work as good and apps slow down sooner. After a while, a hot smartphone also isn't comfortable for your fingers. The iPhone 17 has 8GB RAM, so switching between apps is a bit less smooth.
Screen: no differences
The Pro models used to have a better screen, but the iPhone 17 has the same screen as the iPhone 17 Pro. This ProMotion display refreshes 120 times per second. That way, your animations and other movements look smooth and your iPhone feels extra fast. You notice this while scrolling or gaming. On the Always On display, you can see the time and your notifications at a glance. Thanks to the anti-glare layer, you're less bothered by reflections in bright rooms or on sunny day.
Conclusion: iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Pro
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is the best choice if you like to take photos. Thanks to the telephoto lens, you can also take sharp photos when you zoom in. The Pro model is also faster and more powerful. You notice that the iPhone 17 Pro responds faster, especially when you play intensive games or often perform demanding tasks such as photo and video editing. If you mainly care about the screen, the iPhone 17 is a decent choice as well.
