Released worldwide on September 9, 2025, and now available as of September 19, iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro received 4.5-star ratings, a testament to Apple s quality consistency and design progress.

iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Pro: Which phone is better?

The iPhone 17 is the cheaper of the two, with the 256GB version priced at $799 and 512GB at $999. In comparison, the iPhone 17 Pro begins at $1,099 with 256GB capacity, reaching $1,499 for the 1TB model — a $300 price hike over its cousin.

In terms of design, Apple has differentiated the iPhone 17 Pro through the use of a bold, wider camera block that runs across the width of the phone made out of aluminum and glass. The regular iPhone 17 still features a smaller, vertical dual-camera with a totally glass back and aluminum body.

Both devices come with the Dynamic Island display, Ceramic Shield 2 protection, and IP68 water-resistance rating, making both of them equally rugged. But the Pro model is marginally heavier and thicker, at 150 x 71.9 x 8.8mm (206g) compared to the iPhone 17 s 149.6 x 71.5 x 8mm (177g).

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Color choices also differ, the iPhone 17 is available in Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, and Lavender, whereas the 17 Pro is available in Silver, Cosmic Orange, and Deep Blue.

Design, camera, and price factors come into play, so Apple enthusiasts will have a difficult but thrilling decision to make.