Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Critics score the Apple iPhone 17 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro the same: 90 out of 100, from 10 and 10 reviews. 5 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Apple iPhone 17 higher, 1 scored the Apple iPhone 17 Pro higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Apple iPhone 17 3 points ahead.
Image: AppleApple iPhone 17
Praised for: picture quality (10 of 10), battery life (5 of 10), performance (2 of 10)
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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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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tech Advisor | 90 | 80 | +10 |
| Tom's Guide | 90 | 80 | +10 |
| Expert Reviews | 95 | 95 | same |
| Trusted Reviews | 90 | 90 | same |
| TechRadar | 90 | 95 | -5 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Apple iPhone 17 minus the Apple iPhone 17 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 or the Apple iPhone 17 Pro?
Critics rate them the same, at 90. 5 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Apple iPhone 17 higher, 1 scored the Apple iPhone 17 Pro higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Apple iPhone 17 3 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Apple iPhone 17 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17: critics agree, scores from 85 to 95. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro: broad agreement, scores from 80 to 96.