Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads
by 2 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Apple iPhone 17 and Apple iPhone 18 Pro are closely matched overall. Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads in performance and camera.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 17
A solid choice with balanced features.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Meaningful differences
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Layout
Full side-by-side mode
Display Size
Resolution
Refresh Rate
Peak Brightness
Pixel Density
Panel Type
Display Protection
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Close match | 6.3" | 6.3" |
Resolution Close match | 1206 x 2622 | 1206 x 2622 |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Close match | 3000 nits | 3000 nits |
Pixel Density Close match | 458 ppi | 458 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
Display Protection Needs more data | Ceramic Shield 2 | Anti-reflective coating | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 | Anti-reflective coating |
RAM
Key differenceCPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceBenchmark Score
AnTuTu Score
Geekbench (Multi)
Storage Type
Chipset
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
RAM Phone B leads | 8GB | 12GBBetter |
CPU Clock Phone B leads | 4.26GHz | 4.93GHzBetter |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone B leads | 2x4.26GHz + 4x2.60GHz | 2x4.93GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Needs more data | 2109773 | Not available |
AnTuTu Score Needs more data | 2109773 | Not available |
Geekbench (Multi) Needs more data | 9360 | Not available |
Storage Phone B leads | 512GB | 2048GBBetter |
Storage Type Close match | NVMe | NVMe |
Chipset Close match | Apple A19 (3 nm) | Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) |
GPU Needs more data | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (7-core graphics) |
Rear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceRear Camera
Rear Camera (All Lenses)
Optical Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Camera
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 48MP | 48MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Close match | 48MP | 48MP |
Rear Sensor Size Phone B leads | 1/1.56 | 1/1.28Better |
Rear Aperture Phone B leads | f/1.6 | f/1.5Better |
Optical Zoom Needs more data | Not available | 4x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 4K@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 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. |
Front Camera Close match | 18MP | 18MP |
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 Needs more data | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Cinematic from regular video |
Generating honest comparison...
iPhone 17 and iPhone 18 Pro are closely matched. RAM: 12GB vs 8GB CPU Clock: 4.93GHz vs 4.26GHz The choice depends on your priorities.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. iPhone 18 Pro excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 184,520 | ≈ Rs 335,720 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 17 and Apple iPhone 18 Pro 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.
Both phones excel in different areas. Choose based on your priority.
Both phones have strengths. Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads in Performance, Camera, Battery.
The top differences are: RAM (Apple iPhone 18 Pro advantage), CPU Clock (Apple iPhone 18 Pro advantage), CPU Cluster Speeds (Apple iPhone 18 Pro advantage), Storage (Apple iPhone 18 Pro advantage), Rear Sensor Size (Apple iPhone 18 Pro advantage).
Apple iPhone 18 Pro delivers better camera performance overall.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 17: non-PTA approximately Rs 184,520; PTA not entered. Apple iPhone 18 Pro: non-PTA approximately Rs 335,720; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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