Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Critics score the Apple iPhone 17 Pro 90 and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 89 out of 100, from 10 and 9 professional reviews. 4 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the Apple iPhone 17 Pro higher, 1 scored the Apple iPhone 18 Pro higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 2 points ahead.
Image: AppleApple iPhone 17 Pro
Praised for: battery life (6 of 10), performance (5 of 10), sound (3 of 10)
Criticised for: software and app (2 of 10), price (2 of 10)
The catch: It costs more after a price increase, with modest gains over the 16 Pro.
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Image: AppleApple iPhone 18 Pro
Praised for: performance (6 of 9), battery life (6 of 9), design (3 of 9)
Criticised for: price (6 of 9), software and app (2 of 9)
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickr | 96 | 94 | +2 |
| Expert Reviews | 95 | 95 | same |
| Trusted Reviews | 90 | 90 | same |
| Tech Advisor | 80 | 90 | -10 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Apple iPhone 17 Pro minus the Apple iPhone 18 Pro. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
Critics rate the Apple iPhone 17 Pro higher: 90 against 89. 4 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the Apple iPhone 17 Pro higher, 1 scored the Apple iPhone 18 Pro higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 2 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro: broad agreement, scores from 80 to 96. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro: broad agreement, scores from 80 to 95.