Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Apple iPhone 17
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19; estimated prices are $999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads — 59/100 vs 55/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 has the bigger battery (3692 mAh vs 3582); the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,450,000 vs 1,870,000); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 199g).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Apple iPhone 17
- Better camera (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2450000 vs 1870000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 8300
- Bigger battery: 3692 vs 3582 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 27W
- Lighter: 177g vs 199g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $999
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (13/100 vs 7/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Apple iPhone 17, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro scores 4 points higher (59/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (64/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (13/100 vs 7/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Apple iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Apple A19 | |
| AnTuTu | 1870000 | 2450000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3608 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 8810 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2622x1206 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 3692 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 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 18 | iOS 26 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 177 g | |
| Price | $999 | $799 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Apple iPhone 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 23.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Apple iPhone 17 is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (86/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (13/100 vs 7/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (78/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 17 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Apple iPhone 17 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (64/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users.