Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Apple iPhone 17
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19; launch prices were $999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 76/100 vs 70/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 has the bigger battery (3692 mAh vs 3274); the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,467,470); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 17 has the stronger camera (157 vs 154).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Apple iPhone 17
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Pro better?
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1467470
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 2969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 7599
- Bigger battery: 3692 vs 3274 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 20W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 177g vs 187g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 20/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs the Apple iPhone 17, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 6 points higher (76/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro — 50/100, Apple iPhone 17 — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (29/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Apple iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Apple A19 | |
| AnTuTu | 1467470 | 2156126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2969 | 3608 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7599 | 8810 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2622x1206 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3274 mAh | 3692 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 154 | 157 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | iOS 26 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.6×70.6×8.3 mm | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- 3274 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Apple iPhone 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro by 31.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Apple iPhone 17 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (29/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 17 edges out the Apple iPhone 15 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Apple iPhone 17 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (88/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro over the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.