Apple just dropped the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, and yes, it’s more than a phone – it’s a plot twist. Think A19 Pro chip with vapour chamber cooling (your phone now chills harder than you on a Sunday), an aluminium “plateau” design (because mountains are the new flat), and a camera trio of 48MP lenses that casually doubles as your personal paparazzi and a big upgrade. The selfie cam? 18MP, Center Stage and shooting in 8k is also possible now.
Battery life gets a gym membership—the biggest iPhone battery yet—while connectivity graduates with Apple’s new N1 networking chip, bringing Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and even Thread for your smart home flex. Of course, iOS 26 rolls in with Apple Intelligence fully unlocked, and a 3000-nit display will be a great feature.
Should you upgrade? Well, I think Apple has given us enough reasons to upgrade, with a visible design change. I’ve also included a comparison with the 16 Pro for your decision. It will be available in the USA from 19 Sept, and in India also around the same time.
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro (2024) | iPhone 17 Pro (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset & Performance | A18 Pro (3 nm), 6-core CPU, 6-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine | A19 Pro (3 nm advanced), enhanced AI & efficiency |
| RAM & Storage | ~8 GB RAM; up to 1 TB internal storage | ~12 GB RAM, storage up to 2 TB |
| Main Camera System | Triple: 48 MP wide, 48 MP ultra-wide, 12 MP telephoto (5x zoom) | All 48 MP triple cameras; telephoto uses tetraprism, improved zoom; 8K video support |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 18 MP with Center Stage dual capture support |
| Display | 6.3″ Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120 Hz, up to ~2000 nits outdoors | Similar size, brighter OLED (up to ~3,000 nits) |
| Battery & Charging | ~3,582 mAh; wired (unclear), 25W MagSafe, 15W Qi2 wireless | Larger battery (~4000 mAh rumored); supports 25W MagSafe, 25 W Qi2, faster MagSafe |
| Design & Build | Titanium frame (Grade 5) with Ceramic Shield; lightweight, robust | New full-width “camera plateau” in aluminum unibody; vapour chamber cooling added |
| Connectivity | Standard wireless (Wi-Fi 6, LTE/5G via modem) | New in-house N1 wireless chip (Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread), advanced C1X 5G modem |
| Software / AI Features | iOS 18 with Apple Intelligence support | iOS 26 with “Liquid Glass” UI, enhanced Apple Intelligence |
| Price | Around ₹134900 base (128 GB) | Starts at ₹149,900 |
Quick Highlights & Insights
- Performance & AI: The leap to the A19 Pro chip paired with likely 12GB RAM (vs. 8GB) should boost AI features, multitasking, and overall performance, especially with the new in-house N1 wireless chipset enhancing connectivity. Apple Intelligence, we have to really test it.
- Camera & Imaging: A major upgrade, every lens is now 48MP with potential 8K video and dual capture (front + rear). This is a big jump from the 12MP telephoto on the 16 Pro.
- Design & Cooling: The 17 Pro introduces a fresh aluminium unibody and vapour chamber for improved thermal management—a notable shift from the titanium design.
- Display & Battery: Expect a brighter screen (up to ~3000 nits) and a slightly larger battery for better endurance, along with faster wireless charging. Definitely a big thumbs up
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