UAE Price
AED 5,799
India Price
₹1,59,900
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Smartphone · Apple · 2025
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro 256GB is Apple's 2025 smartphone featuring a 6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) chipset. It comes with a 3998 mAh battery. At AED 5,799 in the UAE and ₹1,59,900 in India, it sits firmly in the flagship tier.
The iPhone 17 Pro 256GB excels with its 48MP periscope telephoto at 4x optical zoom and 3D sensor-shift OIS, delivering unmatched long-range clarity, and its 4252mAh eSIM-only battery sustains 15h23m active use—among the best in class. The 6.3-inch 2622x1206 display at 460ppi offers crisp, vibrant visuals with near-total screen coverage. Ideal for professional videographers using the LiDAR scanner for real-time depth mapping in low light and those relying on 5G bands 77/78/79 for UAE/India’s sub-6GHz networks. Its weakness? Thermals throttle sustained 4K60 video recording after 12 minutes under heat. In UAE at AED 5799, it’s competitive because no local flagship matches its telephoto precision and battery endurance. In India at ₹159900, it’s overpriced—Samsung’s S25 Ultra offers similar zoom and 5000mAh for ₹145000, with better cooling and dual-SIM flexibility.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Market-dependent versions:· Li-Ion 3998 mAh - Nano SIM model· Li-Ion 4252 mAh - eSIM only model |
| Charging | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 3998 mAh |
| Triple | 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) |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo |
| Single | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3523 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3523 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort |
| Dimensions | 150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm (5.91 x 2.83 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 206 g (7.27 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum alloy frame, aluminum alloy back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue |
| Models | iPhone18,1, A3256, A3523, A3522, A3524 |
| SAR | 1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 1.49 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body) |
| Price | ₹ 134,900 / $ 1,109.94 / £ 986.73 / € 1,105.36 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 2430575 (v10), 2381751 (v11) GeekBench: 9923 (v6) 3DMark: 5868 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1012 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -28.9 LUFS (Average) |
| Battery | Active use score 15:23h |
| Energy | Class A |
| Battery | 47:00h endurance, 1000 cycles |
| Free fall | Class B (180 falls) |
| Repairability | Class C |
| Announced | 2025, September 09 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, September 19 |
| OS | iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.4 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
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Common questions about the iPhone 17 Pro.
Yes, it remains a strong choice in 2026 due to its premium build, long-term software support, and resale value. It delivers a smooth, future-proof experience without needing an upgrade for several years.
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro 256GB is priced at AED 5799 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized Apple retailers and major electronics stores across all emirates.
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro 256GB is priced at ₹159900 in India. It is available through Apple's official website and authorized retailers in major cities nationwide.
The camera delivers exceptional detail and color accuracy in both daylight and low-light conditions. It captures 4K video at 60fps with outstanding stabilization and dynamic range.
The battery lasts a full day with heavy use, including streaming, browsing, and photography. It supports all-day endurance without needing a midday charge.
Ready to buy the iPhone 17 Pro?
From AED 5,799 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
