iPhone 17
Apple
PKR 395,999
83/100 overall
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iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Pro
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Jan 2026.
The short 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.
iPhone 17 Pro
Apple
PKR 489,999
67/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivediPhone 17 takes it by 15.3 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- iPhone 17 costs PKR 94,000 less.
- iPhone 17 packs a 192 mAh larger battery.
- iPhone 17 Pro ships with 512 GB more storage.
Buy the iPhone 17 if…
you care most about performance and value for money.
Buy the iPhone 17 Pro if…
you care most about camera and battery & charging.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | iPhone 17 | iPhone 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 395,999 Cheaper | PKR 489,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 19, 2025 (launched globally, availability earlier depending on region) | September–October 2025 (Apple global pattern) |
| Dimensions | 149.6 × 71.5 × ~7.9 mm | 146.6 × 70.6 × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 177 g Better | 190 g (expected) |
| Water resistance | IP68 (IEC 60529) | IP68 dust and water resistance |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.3 inches |
| Resolution | 2622 × 1206 pixels (~460 ppi) | ~1206 × 2622 pixels(460 ppi) |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion (adaptive 120Hz) | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz (ProMotion) HDR10, Dolby Vision |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 front glass | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A19 | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm, expected0 |
| CPU | Hexa-core Apple CPU | Hexa-core Apple custom CPU |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Apple 6-core GPU (hardware ray tracing expected) |
| Operating system | iOS 26 (upgradable) | iOS 19 (Apple confirms iOS version annually at WWDC before launch) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Internal storage | 256 GB / 512 GB | 256 GB/ 512 GB/ 1 TB Better |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP (main with dual-fusion telephoto) + 48 MP ultra-wide | 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 | 18 MP with Center Stage Better | 12 MP (wide) Autofocus TrueDepth sensor |
| Video recording | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps | 4K@24/30/60fps Dolby Vision HDR ProRes video Spatial video recording |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion ~3692 mAh Better | Non-removable Li-Ion~3300–3500 mAh |
| Wired charging | Fast wired (Apple specs vary), MagSafe wireless, Qi2 | Wired fast charging (~30W) MagSafe wireless (15W) Reverse wired charging (limited) |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual eSIM (varies by region), Dual Nano-SIM in some markets | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) | Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 (expected) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes (Express Cards, Reader Mode) | Yes (Apple Pay ready, when enabled) |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Barometer |
| USB | USB-C (USB 2.0) | USB Type-C (USB 3 speeds) |
“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, iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro?
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.
What is the price of iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro?
iPhone 17 Pro 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, iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro?
iPhone 17 Pro leads on battery. iPhone 17 carries a 3692 mAh cell and iPhone 17 Pro a 3500 mAh cell.
Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro?
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.
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