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iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 17

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Apple iPhone 16 Pro 256GB

Apple iPhone 16 Pro 256GB

AED 4,799

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Apple iPhone 17 512GB

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 and camera: 48MP f/1.6 main + 48MP ultrawide with sensor-shift OIS vs 12MP f/1.9 with PDAF, and 3692mAh battery (14:59h active use) vs 3582mAh (14:17h). The iPhone 16 Pro 256GB suits photographers needing reliable low-light capture with proven A18 Pro processing and faster 25W wired charging (50% in 30 min) over the iPhone 17’s slower 20-min charge. The iPhone 17 512GB is for users needing double the storage and longer battery life without paying more, especially those who shoot 4K video or travel frequently. In UAE at AED 4799 vs AED 3999, the iPhone 17 wins because it offers 512GB storage and 42 minutes more active use for AED 800 less. In India at ₹129900 vs ₹99900, the iPhone 17 wins on value because it delivers 256GB more storage and 42 minutes more battery life for ₹30,000 less.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 17
OS
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)
6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~90.1% 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/1.6, 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
256
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
Yes
5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Weight
199 g (7.02 oz)
177 g (6.24 oz)

Price Comparison

MarketiPhone 16 ProiPhone 17Difference
UAEAED 4,799AED 3,999iPhone 17 saves AED 800
India₹ 1,29,900₹ 99,900iPhone 17 saves ₹ 30,000

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