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iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro

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Apple iPhone 16 Pro 1TB

Apple iPhone 16 Pro 1TB

AED 6,199

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Apple iPhone 17 Pro 256GB

Apple iPhone 17 Pro 256GB

AED 5,799

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Camera

iPhone 16 Pro

Best Battery

iPhone 17 Pro

Our Verdict

iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro

The iPhone 17 Pro wins overall due to its faster A3523 chipset with 4.26 GHz cores and superior 50% wired charging in just 20 minutes versus the 16 Pro's 30 minutes, making it the better performer for everyday speed and convenience. The iPhone 16 Pro 1TB suits professional photographers and content creators who need its larger 1TB storage, superior 5x optical zoom telephoto, and exceptional 37-hour battery endurance rating for extended shooting sessions. The iPhone 17 Pro 256GB is ideal for regular users and casual photographers who prioritize the latest processor performance, faster charging speeds, and the 4252mAh larger battery in the eSIM-only variant, without needing excessive storage. For UAE and India buyers, the iPhone 17 Pro 256GB delivers better value at AED 5799 and ₹159900, offering newer technology and faster charging at AED 400 and ₹10000 less, making it the smarter choice unless you specifically require 1TB storage for professional work.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro
OS
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.4
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.4
Chipset
Apple A18 Pro (3 nm)
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
Screen Size
6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio)
6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
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/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Storage
1024
256
Battery
3582 mAh mAh
3998 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
Yes
5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Weight
199 g (7.02 oz)
206 g (7.27 oz)

Price Comparison

MarketiPhone 16 ProiPhone 17 ProDifference
UAEAED 6,199AED 5,799iPhone 17 Pro saves AED 400
India₹ 1,69,900₹ 1,59,900iPhone 17 Pro saves ₹ 10,000

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