{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/iphone-17-pro-vs-iphone-17e/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T18:15:39+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 17e",
    "answer": "The iPhone 17e is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money. The iPhone 17 Pro still wins on memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The iPhone 17e is the cheaper of the two at PKR 329,999 against PKR 489,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "iPhone 17 Pro",
            "slug": "iphone-17-pro",
            "brand": "Apple",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/iphone-17-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Gemini_Generated_Image_tahg3htahg3htahg-1-1024x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 489999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-12T07:33:26+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 34,
                "camera": 97,
                "battery": 48.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 54.4,
                "overall": 66
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September–October 2025 (Apple global pattern)",
                    "Dimensions": "146.6 × 70.6 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "190 g (expected)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.3 inches",
                    "Resolution": "~1206 × 2622 pixels(460 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz (ProMotion) HDR10, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Ceramic Shield glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Apple A19 Pro (3 nm, expected0",
                    "CPU": "Hexa-core Apple custom CPU",
                    "GPU": "Apple 6-core GPU (hardware ray tracing expected)",
                    "Operating system": "iOS 19 (Apple confirms iOS version annually at WWDC before launch)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB/ 512 GB/ 1 TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48 MP (wide) — sensor-shift OIS 12 MP (ultra-wide) 12 MP (telephoto) — 5× optical zoom (tetraprism)Dual-LED dual-tone flash HDR Panorama ProRAW",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP (wide) Autofocus TrueDepth sensor",
                    "Video recording": "4K@24/30/60fps Dolby Vision HDR ProRes video Spatial video recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion~3300–3500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Wired fast charging (~30W) MagSafe wireless (15W) Reverse wired charging (limited)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 (expected)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes (Apple Pay ready, when enabled)",
                    "Sensors": "Face ID Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C (USB 3 speeds)"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "iPhone 17e",
            "slug": "iphone-17e",
            "brand": "Apple",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/iphone-17e/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-13-2026-10_48_52-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 329999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-13T05:58:01+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 93.9,
                "camera": 97,
                "battery": 61.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 85
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected Q4 2025,Pakistan",
                    "Dimensions": "160.8 × 77.6 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (up to 6m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1290 × 2796 pixels (~460 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz ProMotion HDR10, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Ceramic Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Apple A19 (3 nm, expected)",
                    "CPU": "Hexa-core (Apple custom)",
                    "GPU": "Apple 6-core GPU",
                    "Operating system": "iOS 19 (out of the box)"
                },
                "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 • 12 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom)",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP TrueDepth",
                    "Video recording": "• 4K@24/30/60fps • Dolby Vision HDR • ProRes (select modes)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 4700 mAh (expected)",
                    "Wired charging": "27W wired • 15W MagSafe wireless • Reverse charging (accessories)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual eSIM (global) / Single SIM + eSIM (region-dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 (expected)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer",
                    "USB": "USB-C (USB 3, EU-mandated)"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "iphone-17e",
        "margin": 19,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17-pro": 34,
                    "iphone-17e": 93.9
                },
                "leader": "iphone-17e"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "iphone-17-pro": 97,
                    "iphone-17e": 97
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17-pro": 48.3,
                    "iphone-17e": 61.6
                },
                "leader": "iphone-17e"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17-pro": 100,
                    "iphone-17e": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17-pro": 75,
                    "iphone-17e": 50
                },
                "leader": "iphone-17-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17-pro": 54.4,
                    "iphone-17e": 100
                },
                "leader": "iphone-17e"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "iPhone 17e costs PKR 160,000 less.",
        "iPhone 17e packs a 1,200 mAh larger battery.",
        "iPhone 17 Pro charges 3W faster.",
        "iPhone 17 Pro ships with 768 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 17e?",
            "answer": "iPhone 17e comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. iPhone 17 Pro 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 iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17e in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "iPhone 17 Pro is listed at PKR 489,999 and iPhone 17e at PKR 329,999. That makes iPhone 17e cheaper by PKR 160,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 17e?",
            "answer": "iPhone 17e leads on battery. iPhone 17 Pro carries a 3500 mAh cell and iPhone 17e a 4700 mAh cell, with 30W and 27W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 17e?",
            "answer": "iPhone 17e is the stronger gaming phone here. iPhone 17 Pro runs the Apple A19 Pro (3 nm, expected0 while iPhone 17e 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/)."
}