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Apple's long-awaited iPhone 17 lineup is here, and as speculated, it replaces the Plus model with an iPhone 17 Air. However, the focus remains on the more expensive Pro series. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max now offer better thermals to keep the device cool, an aluminum build for more funky colors, and a few other essential quality-of-life improvements. If you're eyeing the iPhone 16 Pro at lower prices in the market or own one already, here's how the latest-gen iPhone compares to its predecessor.
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Specifications
iPhone 17 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Display 6.3-inch OLED 120Hz, 3,000 nits 6.3-inch OLED 120Hz, 2,000 nits Weight 206g 199g Processor Apple A19 Pro Apple A18 Pro Storage 256GB/512GB/1TB 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB Battery 33 hours of video playback 27 hours of video playback Camera 48MP wide, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP telephoto; 18MP front 48MP Fusion camera, 48MP ultrawide, 12MP telephoto; 12MP front Colors Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue, Silver Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium Price Starting at $999 Starting at $999
Buy the Apple iPhone 17 Pro if…
1. You want a more durable iPhone
Apple says the iPhone 17 Pro is the most durable iPhone ever. It features Ceramic Shield 2 on the front, which is said to be 3x scratch-resistant than before. Additionally, there's Ceramic Shield on the back, said to be four times stronger than before. If your current iPhone is prone to scratches and it is bothersome to you, the iPhone 17 Pro would be the perfect new phone.
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