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; launch prices were $999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 76/100 vs 73/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 has the bigger battery (3692 mAh vs 3582); the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,782,199); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Apple iPhone 17
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1782199
- 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 at launch: $799 vs $999
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 24/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Apple iPhone 17, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 3 points higher (76/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro — 56/100, 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 and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100. In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (73/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Apple iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Apple A19 | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 2156126 | |
| 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 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $999 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
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 17.3% 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 and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (73/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 17 edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro by just 3 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 73/100, the Apple iPhone 17 — 76/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 16 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.