Apple iPhone 17 Ultra
Apple
PKR 544,999
77/100 overall
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Apple iPhone 17 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Slim
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 13 Jan 2026.
The short 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.
iPhone 17 Slim
Apple
PKR 389,999
67/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedApple iPhone 17 Ultra takes it by 9.6 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the Apple iPhone 17 Ultra if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Buy the iPhone 17 Slim if…
you care most about value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Ultra | iPhone 17 Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 544,999 | PKR 389,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | around October 30, 2025 | Late September–October 2025 (expected) |
| Dimensions | ~163 × 77 × 8.2 mm | 159.9 × 72.8 × ~6.0 mm (expected, ultra-thin design) |
| Weight | 215 g | 170–175 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.9 inches Better | 6.6 inches |
| Resolution | 1320 × 2868 pixels (~460 ppi) Better | 1290 × 2796 pixels (~460 ppi) |
| Panel type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision | LTPO OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 120Hz ProMotion |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield Glass (Apple) | Ceramic Shield Glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro (3nm, TSMC) | Apple A19 (3 nm, expected) |
| CPU | Hexa-core Apple CPU | Hexa-core (Apple custom cores) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (next-gen, ray-tracing capable) | Apple GPU (5-core or higher, expected) |
| Operating system | iOS 19 (expected) | iOS 19 (expected) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB Better | 8 GB |
| Internal storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB Better | 256 GB |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | • 48 MP wide (sensor-shift OIS) • 48 MP ultra-wide • 12 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical zoom) | • 48 MP wide (sensor-shift OIS) • 12 MP ultra-wide |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP TrueDepth (AF) | 12 MP (AF, TrueDepth) |
| Video recording | • 4K@24/30/60fps • ProRes, Dolby Vision HDR • Spatial video support | 4K@24/30/60fps, HDR, Dolby Vision, ProRes support |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion (~5000 mAh) Better | Non-removable Li-Ion (~3300–3500 mAh, expected due to thin body) |
| Wired charging | • 35–40W wired (expected) • MagSafe wireless • Reverse wireless charging Better | • Wired fast charging (≈27W) • MagSafe wireless charging • Reverse wired charging (limited) |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | eSIM + Nano-SIM | Dual eSIM (international) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 (expected) | Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 (expected) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes (Apple Pay) | Yes |
| 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) | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| USB | USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4) | USB Type-C (USB 3, per EU compliance) |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Apple iPhone 17 Ultra or iPhone 17 Slim?
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.
What is the price of Apple iPhone 17 Ultra and iPhone 17 Slim in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 17 Ultra or iPhone 17 Slim?
Apple iPhone 17 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 17 Ultra or iPhone 17 Slim?
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.
Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 17 Ultra or iPhone 17 Slim?
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).
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