iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 17

Apple iPhone 16 Pro 128GB

AED 4,399

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Apple iPhone 17 512GB

AED 3,999

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Best Camera

iPhone 16 Pro

Best Battery

iPhone 17

Our Verdict

iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 17

Apple iPhone 17 512GB wins on battery life with 14:59h active use vs iPhone 16 Pro’s 12:00h endurance, and larger 3692mAh vs 3582mAh capacity. The iPhone 16 Pro 128GB suits photographers needing 5x optical zoom via its 12MP periscope telephoto lens, while the iPhone 17 lacks a dedicated telephoto sensor. The iPhone 17 512GB is better for users needing double the storage and lighter weight at 177g vs 199g, plus faster 20-minute 50% wired charging with PD3.2 AVS. In UAE at AED 3999 vs AED 4399, the iPhone 17 wins because it offers more storage, lighter build, and faster charging for less. In India at ₹99900 vs ₹119900, the iPhone 17 wins on value because it delivers superior battery, charging speed, and 4x storage at 20% lower price.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 17

iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.4

iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.4

Chipset

Apple A18 Pro (3 nm)

Apple A19 (3 nm)

Screen Size

6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)

Main Camera

48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)

48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF

Storage

128

512

Battery

3582 mAh mAh

3692 mAh mAh

Charging

Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired

Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired

NFC

Yes