Apple iPhone 17 leads
by 3 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
iPhone 17 leads overall versus iPhone 15 Pro. Battery: 73 vs 82.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Best for users who prioritize camera and build.
Apple iPhone 17
Best for users who prioritize performance and display.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Panel Type
Display Protection
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Apple iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Phone B leads | 6.1" | 6.3"Better |
Resolution Phone B leads | 1179 x 2556 | 1206 x 2622Better |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Phone B leads | 2000 nits | 3000 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Phone A leads | 461 ppiBetter | 458 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
Display Protection Needs more data | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield 2 | Anti-reflective coating |
CPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM
Benchmark Score
AnTuTu Score
Geekbench (Multi)
Storage Type
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Apple iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Close match | 8GB | 8GB |
CPU Clock Phone B leads | 3.78GHz | 4.26GHzBetter |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone B leads | 2x3.78GHz + 4x2.11GHz | 2x4.26GHz + 4x2.60GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Needs more data | Not available | 2109773 |
AnTuTu Score Needs more data | Not available | 2109773 |
Geekbench (Multi) Needs more data | Not available | 9360 |
Storage Phone A leads | 1024GBBetter | 512GB |
Storage Type Close match | NVMe | NVMe |
Chipset Phone B leads | Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) | Apple A19 (3 nm)Better |
GPU Needs more data | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Rear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceRear Camera
Optical Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Apple iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 48MP | 48MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone A leads | 48MP + 12MPBetter | 48MP |
Rear Sensor Size Phone A leads | 1/1.28Better | 1/1.56 |
Rear Aperture Phone B leads | f/1.8 | f/1.6Better |
Optical Zoom Needs more data | 3x | Not available |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video, stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
Front Camera Phone B leads | 12MP | 18MPBetter |
Front Aperture Close match | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
Front Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Camera Features Close match | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
Generating honest comparison...
iPhone 17 generally outperforms iPhone 15 Pro across key categories. Display Size: 6.3" vs 6.1" This makes iPhone 17 the better choice for most users, though iPhone 15 Pro may excel in specific areas.
Best for photographers and content creators. iPhone 15 Pro offers superior camera capabilities with strong build.
Best for users who prioritize performance and display. iPhone 17 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Apple iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 124,443 | ≈ Rs 184,520 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Apple iPhone 17 can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Apple iPhone 17 wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Apple iPhone 17 is the better choice overall, winning in 3 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Apple iPhone 17 advantage), Resolution (Apple iPhone 17 advantage), Peak Brightness (Apple iPhone 17 advantage), Pixel Density (Apple iPhone 15 Pro advantage), CPU Clock (Apple iPhone 17 advantage).
Apple iPhone 15 Pro has the stronger camera setup for photos and video.
Apple iPhone 17 tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro: non-PTA approximately Rs 124,443; PTA not entered. Apple iPhone 17: non-PTA approximately Rs 184,520; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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