{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/iphone-17-vs-iphone-17-pro/", "generated": "2026-08-10T18:15:40+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Pro", "answer": "The iPhone 17 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 83 against 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The iPhone 17 Pro still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The iPhone 17 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 395,999 against PKR 489,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "iPhone 17", "slug": "iphone-17", "brand": "Apple", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/iphone-17/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-12-2026-11_57_56-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 395999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-01-12T07:01:56+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 93.9, "camera": 87, "battery": 43.1, "display": 100, "memory": 75, "value": 100, "overall": 82.6 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "September 19, 2025 (launched globally, availability earlier depending on region)", "Dimensions": "149.6 × 71.5 × ~7.9 mm", "Weight": "177 g", "Water resistance": "IP68 (IEC 60529)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.3 in", "Resolution": "2622 × 1206 pixels (~460 ppi)", "Panel type": "Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion (adaptive 120Hz)", "Protection": "Ceramic Shield 2 front glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Apple A19", "CPU": "Hexa-core Apple CPU", "GPU": "Apple GPU (5-core)", "Operating system": "iOS 26 (upgradable)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8 GB", "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "48 MP (main with dual-fusion telephoto) + 48 MP ultra-wide", "Selfie camera": "18 MP with Center Stage", "Video recording": "4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion ~3692 mAh", "Wired charging": "Fast wired (Apple specs vary), MagSafe wireless, Qi2" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual eSIM (varies by region), Dual Nano-SIM in some markets", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)", "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0", "NFC": "Yes (Express Cards, Reader Mode)", "Sensors": "Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer", "USB": "USB-C (USB 2.0)" } } }, { "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": 67.4, "overall": 67.3 }, "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)" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "iphone-17", "margin": 15.3, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "iphone-17": 93.9, "iphone-17-pro": 34 }, "leader": "iphone-17" }, { "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": 87, "iphone-17-pro": 97 }, "leader": "iphone-17-pro" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "iphone-17": 43.1, "iphone-17-pro": 48.3 }, "leader": "iphone-17-pro" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "iphone-17": 100, "iphone-17-pro": 100 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "iphone-17": 75, "iphone-17-pro": 75 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "iphone-17": 100, "iphone-17-pro": 67.4 }, "leader": "iphone-17" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "iPhone 17 costs PKR 94,000 less.", "iPhone 17 packs a 192 mAh larger battery.", "iPhone 17 Pro ships with 512 GB more storage." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro?", "answer": "iPhone 17 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15.3 points. It wins on performance 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 and iPhone 17 Pro in Pakistan?", "answer": "iPhone 17 is listed at PKR 395,999 and iPhone 17 Pro at PKR 489,999. That makes iPhone 17 cheaper by PKR 94,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro?", "answer": "iPhone 17 Pro 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, iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro?", "answer": "iPhone 17 Pro leads on battery. iPhone 17 carries a 3692 mAh cell and iPhone 17 Pro a 3500 mAh cell." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro?", "answer": "iPhone 17 is the stronger gaming phone here. iPhone 17 runs the Apple A19 while iPhone 17 Pro runs the Apple A19 Pro (3 nm, expected0." } ], "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/)." }