{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/apple-iphone-17-ultra-vs-iphone-17-slim/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T18:17:18+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Apple iPhone 17 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Slim",
    "answer": "The Apple iPhone 17 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The iPhone 17 Slim still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The iPhone 17 Slim is the cheaper of the two at PKR 389,999 against PKR 544,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Apple iPhone 17 Ultra",
            "slug": "apple-iphone-17-ultra",
            "brand": "Apple",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/apple-iphone-17-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-12-2025-09_11_49-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 544999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-13T06:15:41+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 43,
                "camera": 97,
                "battery": 68.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 85.5,
                "overall": 76.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "around October 30, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "~163 × 77 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "215 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1320 × 2868 pixels (~460 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Ceramic Shield Glass (Apple)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Apple A19 Pro (3nm, TSMC)",
                    "CPU": "Hexa-core Apple CPU",
                    "GPU": "Apple GPU (next-gen, ray-tracing capable)",
                    "Operating system": "iOS 19 (expected)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "• 48 MP wide (sensor-shift OIS) • 48 MP ultra-wide • 12 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical zoom)",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP TrueDepth (AF)",
                    "Video recording": "• 4K@24/30/60fps • ProRes, Dolby Vision HDR • Spatial video support"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion (~5000 mAh)",
                    "Wired charging": "• 35–40W wired (expected) • MagSafe wireless • Reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "eSIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 (expected)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes (Apple Pay)",
                    "Sensors": "Face ID (3D facial recognition, TrueDepth) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Compass Barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) chip (precision finding, AirTag, spatial features)",
                    "USB": "USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4)"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "iPhone 17 Slim",
            "slug": "iphone-17-slim",
            "brand": "Apple",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/iphone-17-slim/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-13-2026-11_25_07-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 389999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-13T06:31:56+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 34,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 47.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 66.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Late September–October 2025 (expected)",
                    "Dimensions": "159.9 × 72.8 × ~6.0 mm (expected, ultra-thin design)",
                    "Weight": "170–175 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1290 × 2796 pixels (~460 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 120Hz ProMotion",
                    "Protection": "Ceramic Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Apple A19 (3 nm, expected)",
                    "CPU": "Hexa-core (Apple custom cores)",
                    "GPU": "Apple GPU (5-core or higher, expected)",
                    "Operating system": "iOS 19 (expected)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "• 48 MP wide (sensor-shift OIS) • 12 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP (AF, TrueDepth)",
                    "Video recording": "4K@24/30/60fps, HDR, Dolby Vision, ProRes support"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion (~3300–3500 mAh, expected due to thin body)",
                    "Wired charging": "• Wired fast charging (≈27W) • MagSafe wireless charging • Reverse wired charging (limited)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual eSIM (international)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 (expected)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C (USB 3, per EU compliance)"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "apple-iphone-17-ultra",
        "margin": 9.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-17-ultra": 43,
                    "iphone-17-slim": 34
                },
                "leader": "apple-iphone-17-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-17-ultra": 97,
                    "iphone-17-slim": 94
                },
                "leader": "apple-iphone-17-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-17-ultra": 68.3,
                    "iphone-17-slim": 47.6
                },
                "leader": "apple-iphone-17-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-17-ultra": 100,
                    "iphone-17-slim": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-17-ultra": 87.5,
                    "iphone-17-slim": 50
                },
                "leader": "apple-iphone-17-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-17-ultra": 85.5,
                    "iphone-17-slim": 100
                },
                "leader": "iphone-17-slim"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "iPhone 17 Slim costs PKR 155,000 less.",
        "Apple iPhone 17 Ultra packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Apple iPhone 17 Ultra charges 13W faster.",
        "Apple iPhone 17 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Apple iPhone 17 Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Apple iPhone 17 Ultra or iPhone 17 Slim?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 17 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. iPhone 17 Slim can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Apple iPhone 17 Ultra and iPhone 17 Slim in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 17 Ultra is listed at PKR 544,999 and iPhone 17 Slim at PKR 389,999. That makes iPhone 17 Slim cheaper by PKR 155,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 17 Ultra or iPhone 17 Slim?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 17 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 17 Ultra or iPhone 17 Slim?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 17 Ultra leads on battery. Apple iPhone 17 Ultra carries a 5000 mAh cell and iPhone 17 Slim a 3500 mAh cell, with 40W and 27W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 17 Ultra or iPhone 17 Slim?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 17 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 17 Ultra runs the Apple A19 Pro (3nm, TSMC) while iPhone 17 Slim runs the Apple A19 (3 nm, expected)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}