The iPhone 17 is a clear step up from the iPhone 16 – but is the Pro model truly worth it this year? Here’s how it compares.
Apple’s long-awaited iPhone 17 lineup has arrived, and as speculated, it replaces the Plus model with an iPhone 17 Air. However, the focus remains on the more expensive Pro series.
The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max now offer better thermals to keep the device cool, an aluminum build for more funky colors, and a few other essential quality-of-life improvements.
If you’re eyeing the iPhone 16 Pro at lower prices in the market or own one already, here’s how the latest-gen iPhone compares to its predecessor.SpecificationsBuy the Apple iPhone 17 Pro if…
Apple says the iPhone 17 Pro is the most durable iPhone ever. It features Ceramic Shield 2 on the front, which is said to be three times scratch-resistant than before. Additionally, there’s Ceramic Shield on the back, which is four times stronger than before. If your current iPhone is prone to scratches and bothersome to you, the iPhone 17 Pro would be the perfect new phone.
I am an iPhone 16 Pro user, and my biggest problem with it is screen legibility in direct sunlight. I need to wipe the display whenever I want to use it outdoors. It gets smudgy and doesn’t get bright enough for a comfortable viewing experience. Apple seems to have fixed this issue with the iPhone 17 Pro.
