Camera
The reviewer calls the Pro models the best smartphone cameras currently available in the US.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Guide
Original price$1,099
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The 17 Pro moves to an aluminium unibody with Ceramic Shield on both the front and the back. The A19 Pro chip has a six-core graphics processor, and the camera system adds a 48MP telephoto at 4x with an 8x option on top of the 48MP main and ultra-wide. It records 4K Dolby Vision at 120fps and ProRes RAW, its USB-C port transfers at up to 10Gb/s, and Apple rates it at up to 33 hours of video playback.
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It records ProRes RAW, stores up to 1TB and moves footage off over a 10Gb/s USB-C port.
What 3 reviewers said
More reviewsThe camera and screen are excellent.
Screen
The Pro models' screens are called out as bright with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Comparison
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Price
$1099
What it costs to buy. None of these need a subscription.
Weight
206g
Grams in your hand. Lower is lighter.
Battery life
~33 hrs
How long it lasts on its own, away from a charger.
Cost over 3 years
Apple iPhone 17 Pro$1,099
Samsung Galaxy S26$899.99
Apple iPhone Air (1st gen)$1,099
Google Pixel 11 Pro$1,099
Apple iPhone 18 Pro$1,199Weight
Battery life
Current list prices.
The handset as sold, without a case.
Hours of video playback, as each maker states it. A phone whose maker gives only a typical-use figure or a battery capacity is not on this chart: those are different measures.
If not this one
- If battery life decides itApple iPhone Air (1st gen)
Reviewers prefer its battery life.
- If display decides itGoogle Pixel 11 Pro XL
Brighter screen: up to 3,600 nits, against up to 3,000 nits here.
4.3 / 5
Excellent
Camera
The reviewer calls the Pro models the best smartphone cameras currently available in the US.
Screen
The Pro models' screens are called out as bright with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Scores published by other outlets, normalized and averaged. iDevice did not test these products for this score.
3 expert reviews
- Read reviewPhoneArenaVictor HristovSep 23, 2025
- Read reviewWIREDJulian ChokkattuSep 17, 2025
- Read reviewEngadgetCherlynn Low
Reviewer breakdown
What reviewers agreed on, and how many raised each
- Camera3
- Screen3
Liked itDidn’t
Nov 25, 2024 · First sign of it
The Information reports a new part-aluminum, part-glass Pro design
Mar 20, 2025 · Others confirmed it
Dummy units reinforce the reported mixed-material rear design
Jul 27, 2025 · New feature
MacRumors reports several new camera features for the Pro models
Sep 9, 2025 · Announced
Apple announces iPhone 17 Pro
At a glance
PREVIOUS MODELApple iPhone 17 Pro
CURRENT MODELApple iPhone 18 ProPrice
The starting list price, not a temporary sale price. It is usually the first thing that rules a product in or out.
$944.17 (regularly $1099)
From $1199
Camera
Camera hardware changes what you can capture and which visual features are possible.
Front camera
Camera hardware changes what you can capture and which visual features are possible.
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Audio
Built-in stereo speakersSpatial Audio; four studio-quality microphones; supports AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos
Biometrics
Buttons
Volume up/down, Action button, Camera Control, side buttonUSB-C 3 with up to 10Gb/s transfer speeds
Design
Aluminum unibodyCeramic Shield 2 front; Ceramic Shield back
Dynamic island
Display size and type affect what you can see and how the product feels to use.
Dynamic Island
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Where to buy
We do not track a store selling Apple iPhone 17 Pro new now. The iPhone 18 Pro replaced it on September 18, 2026.
Price by generation
How the Apple iPhone 17 Pro line has been priced across generations.
Reveal to on sale
How long after the reveal can you actually buy one?
11 Pro10 days
12 Pro10 days
13 Pro10 days
14 Pro9 days
15 Pro10 days
16 Pro11 days
Every generation went on sale 9 to 11 days after being revealed.
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Frequently asked questions
Questions about Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Using it
How big is the screen?
The screen measures 6.3 inches.
How much storage does it have?
It comes with 256GB to 1TB of storage. There are 3 sizes: 256GB, 512GB and 1TB.
Does it have a 120Hz screen?
Yes, the screen runs at 120Hz.
Does it unlock with my face?
Yes, it unlocks with your face.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 206g.
How good is the camera?
It shoots on a 48MP main camera, one of 3 rear cameras. The front camera is 18MP.
What video can it shoot?
It shoots 4K at 120fps. That is its highest setting.
What colours does it come in?
It comes in 3 finishes. Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue, Silver.
How sharp and bright is the screen?
The screen reaches 3000 nits at its brightest. It packs 460 pixels into every inch.
How thick is it?
It is 8.75mm thick.
What chip is inside?
It runs on Apple A19 Pro.
What software does it run?
It runs iOS 26.
How many microphones?
It has 4 microphones. They handle calls, voice control and recording.
What is it made of?
It is made of aluminium. Machined from one piece.
Does it do spatial audio?
Yes, it does spatial audio.
Sizing and fit
What sizes does it come in?
Storage: 256GB, 512GB or 1TB.
Battery and charging
How long does the battery last?
It runs 30 hours playing streamed video. That is 33 hours playing video.
How fast does it charge?
It charges in 20 minutes, to 50%. That is wired, with a fast charger.
Does it charge wirelessly?
Yes, it charges wirelessly. It takes up to 25W on a wireless pad.
Does it charge over USB-C?
Yes, it charges over USB-C.
Water
Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
Yes, it survives a shower and a soaking. Its rating is IP68. Immersion beyond a metre is officially stated. Swimming laps and diving need a different rating, and it does not carry one.
Price and models
When did the iPhone 17 Pro come out?
It went on sale September 19, 2025. Announced September 9, 2025.
Is there a newer one?
Yes: the iPhone 18 Pro, out September 18, 2026.
How much does the iPhone 17 Pro cost?
List price: $1,099. Current price we last read at Best Buy: $944.17, October 11, 2026.
What colors does it come in?
Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue, Silver.
Returns and warranty
Is water damage covered?
Water damage not covered For iPhone and Apple Vision Pro the warranty names liquid contact as an excluded cause, and Apple's iPhone water page says liquid damage is not covered under warranty. The Apple Watch warranty's version of the same clause does not list liquid contact; see the Apple Watch overrides.
Works with
Standard iPhone 18 production reportedly starts in late November
A big first run, months before the spring 2027 launch, while Apple reportedly ordered fewer parts for the iPhone 18 Pro.
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Apple reportedly trims iPhone 18 Pro part orders after its $100 price rise
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iPhone Air 2 is reported at 5.2mm with a bigger battery
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iPhone 18 Pro owners report paint fading around the camera
Reddit owners say burgundy and some black iPhone 18 Pro phones show discoloration by the camera that wiping won't clear. Apple hasn't commented.
A leaker says Apple once planned 16GB of RAM for the iPhone 18 Pro and Duo
The iPhone 18 Pro has 12GB, confirmed in Xcode 27, and the Duo is expected to match. A memory shortage is the likely reason for the cut.
Code shows the iPhone Duo getting a Focus button on its Lock Screen
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Apple opens iPhone Duo ‘Get ready’ checkout on October 12
Apple says buyers can start configuring an iPhone Duo order on October 12, four days before pre-orders open on October 16 at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Expect few iPhone Duo units at launch, a Chinese report says
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Apple says iPhone 18 Pro Max owners who lost AT&T service need a replacement phone
Apple's updates are meant to stop the outage spreading, but a phone that has already lost service has to be replaced, and Apple hasn't said why it happens.
Apple says iPhone 18 Pro Max units that lost AT&T service need replacing
Apple says iOS 27.0.1 and a carrier settings update only prevent the AT&T outage on the iPhone 18 Pro Max. A phone that has already lost service gets replaced.
Halide 3.2 lets iPhone 18 Pro owners shoot at any f-number
Apple’s Camera app gives the iPhone 18 Pro four set apertures, and Halide fills in everything between them. The aperture mode needs the new Pro, while the two new looks work on any iPhone.
The 20th-anniversary iPhone curves glass around a metal band
Gurman puts the redesign at September 2027, and a Weibo leaker says the curved glass comes from a modified version of the iPhone Air's process.
Counterpoint expects 6 million iPhone Duos shipped by year-end
Two separate sources now put the Duo's 2026 run at around six million, and neither says how many phones will be around when pre-orders open.
Digital Chat Station describes two future iPhone camera upgrades
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iPhone 18 keeps iPhone 17's design, minus one detail
Reports agree the iPhone 18 will look almost exactly like the iPhone 17, with a narrower Dynamic Island as the one visible change.
iPhone Duo launch stock could be thin, with assembly yields reported near 60%
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