Skip to content

Smartphone comparison

iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16 Pro

Compare cameras, battery, screen and everyday features.

Compared products
01Selected
iPhone 17

iPhone 17

  • 177 g.
  • About 6.3 inch screen.
  • Apple A19 (3 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • Storage: NVMe.
KSh 117,000In Stock
Choose options
02
iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro

  • 199 g.
  • About 6.3 inch screen.
  • Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • Storage: NVMe.
KSh 134,000In Stock
Choose options

Add to comparison

2 spaces available

iPhone AirKSh 123,000
iPhone 16 PlusKSh 111,000
Samsung Galaxy S26 PlusKSh 112,000
Samsung Galaxy S24 UltraKSh 121,000
Google Pixel 9 Pro XLKSh 109,000
Google Pixel 10 Pro XLKSh 125,000
OnePlus Ace 5 ProKSh 120,500
2 of 4 products

Our quick verdict

With the same 6.3-inch OLED screen, 8 GB of RAM and IP68 rating, the iPhone 17 has a brighter screen for outdoor use, a newer, faster A19 chip and sharper selfies (18 MP), while the iPhone 16 Pro has optical zoom, 4K recording at up to 120 fps and a premium titanium build with a glass back.

Weight

iPhone 17
177 g
iPhone 16 Pro
199 g

Performance

iPhone 17
Apple A19 (3 nm) processor
iPhone 16 Pro
Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) processor

Battery capacity

iPhone 17
3,692 mAh battery capacity
iPhone 16 Pro
3,582 mAh battery capacity

Software

iPhone 17
Runs iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 27
iPhone 16 Pro
Runs iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 27

Storage

iPhone 17
Up to 512 GB storage
iPhone 16 Pro
Up to 1 TB storage

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

iPhone 17

  • Newer A19 chip (vs A18 Pro).
  • Brighter display: up to 3,000 nits (vs 2,000).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.3).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 18 MP (vs 12 MP).
  • Lighter: 177 g (vs 199 g).
  • Newer iOS 26 (vs iOS 18).

iPhone 16 Pro

  • Telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom.
  • Titanium frame and glass back (vs aluminium frame and glass back).
  • Higher frame rates for 4K recording: up to 120 fps (vs 60 fps).
  • Records ProRes for editing.

What matters most to you?

Choose any priorities

How each product answers the questions buyers ask most. Tick a topic to add it, untick one to hide it.

More topicsFewer topics
6 priorities selected.
How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityiPhone 17iPhone 16 Pro
Camera48 MP main camera with OIS48 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 5x telephoto camera
PerformanceApple A19 processorApple A18 Pro processor
StorageUp to 512 GB storageUp to 1 TB storage
Battery capacity3,692 mAh battery3,582 mAh battery
ChargingWired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 minWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min
Weight177 g199 g

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17iPhone 16 Pro
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple iPhone 17Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Announced2025, September 092024, September 09
Device type / form familySmartphoneSmartphone
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, September 19Available. Released 2024, September 20
Model numbersiPhone18,3, A3520, A3258, A3519, A3521A3293, A3083, A3292, A3294, iPhone17,1
SAR (US)1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)1.09 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
SAR (EU)1.49 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)1.24 W/kg (head) 1.48 W/kg (body)
Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 2109773 (v10); GeekBench: 9360 (v6); 3DMark: 4803 (Wild Life Extreme)AnTuTu: 1871052 (v10); GeekBench: 8283 (v6); 3DMark: 4898 (Wild Life Extreme)
Measured display brightness1012 nits max brightness (measured)1764 nits max brightness (measured)
Measured loudspeaker loudness-27.5 LUFS (Good)-27.3 LUFS (Good)
Battery testActive use score 14:59hActive use score 14:17h
EU label energyClass AClass B
EU label battery41:00h endurance, 1000 cycles37:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
EU label free fallClass B (180 falls)Class C (90 falls)
EU label repairabilityClass CClass C

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17iPhone 16 Pro
Dimensions149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
Weight177 g (6.24 oz)199 g (7.02 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass backGlass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17iPhone 16 Pro
DisplayLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak); 6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio)LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM); 6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Display protectionCeramic Shield 2Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen)
Display featuresAnti-reflective coating120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Display technologyLTPO Super Retina XDR OLEDLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Display size6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio)6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Brightness1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
HDR formatsHDR10, Dolby VisionHDR10, Dolby Vision
Pixel density~460 ppi~460 ppi
Aspect ratio19.5:9 ratio19.5:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio~90.1% screen-to-body ratio~90.1% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17iPhone 16 Pro
ProcessorApple A19 (3 nm)Apple A18 Pro (3 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz)Hexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz)
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Process node3 nm3 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17iPhone 16 Pro
RAM8GB8GB
Storage256GB, 512GB128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Storage technologyNVMeNVMe
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17iPhone 16 Pro
Rear camera48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom; 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Front camera18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Rear camera featuresDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Rear camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.
Front camera featuresHDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Front camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Wide camera48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
Ultra-wide camera48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF
Periscope telephoto camera—12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom
Additional rear cameras—TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17iPhone 16 Pro
BatteryLi-Ion 3692 mAhLi-Ion 3582 mAh
ChargingWired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min; 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China); 4.5W reverse wiredWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China); 4.5W reverse wired
Battery technologyLi-IonLi-Ion
Wireless charging25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)
Reverse charging4.5W reverse wired4.5W reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17iPhone 16 Pro
Operating systemiOS 26, upgradable to iOS 27iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17iPhone 16 Pro
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International); · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA); · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International); · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA); · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DOHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3520; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3258; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3519; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A35211, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3293; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3083; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3292; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3294
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3520; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3258; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3519; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A35211, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3293; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3083; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3292; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3294
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 MbpsHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17iPhone 16 Pro
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPortUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)
Satellite featuresEmergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satelliteEmergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17iPhone 16 Pro
Water resistanceIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17iPhone 16 Pro
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsBlack, White, Mist Blue, Sage, LavenderBlack Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17iPhone 16 Pro
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17iPhone 16 Pro
colour—Black Titanium, Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium

Similarities

  • Both have 8 GB RAM.
  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both have NFC.

In summary

Get the iPhone 17 if you want a brighter screen for outdoor use and a newer, faster A19 chip, or the iPhone 16 Pro if you would rather have optical zoom and 4K recording at up to 120 fps.

Back to compared products ↑

In-stock alternatives

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7For iPhone 17Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7View product ↗Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraFor iPhone 17Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraView product ↗

Menu
Need Help? +254 112891117
Back to Top

My Cart