Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Apple iPhone 17
Performance
90.393.8
Camera
97.098.5
Display
96.898.4
Battery
86.387.5
Build
97.497.7
Connectivity
84.287.2
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
86.894.1
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 14 Pro features a 6.1-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 1179 x 2556 pixels, while the iPhone 17 has a slightly larger 6.3-inch display with a higher resolution of 1206 x 2622 pixels and improved peak brightness of 3000 nits.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 14 Pro is powered by the A16 Bionic chip, whereas the iPhone 17 utilizes the newer A19 chip, offering enhanced processing capabilities.
- Both models have a 48 MP rear camera, but the iPhone 17 has a wider aperture of f/1.6 compared to f/1.8 on the iPhone 14 Pro, potentially improving low-light performance.
- The battery capacity of the iPhone 17 is larger at 3692 mAh compared to the 3200 mAh in the iPhone 14 Pro, and it supports faster charging at 3.2W versus 2.0W.
- Both devices run on iOS, with the iPhone 14 Pro initially launching with iOS 16 and the iPhone 17 featuring iOS 26, ensuring a more updated software experience on the latter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Apple iPhone 17
General
Release Date
2022, September 07
2025, September 09
Announced
2022, September 07
2025, September 09
Description
Versions: A2890 (International); A2650 (USA); A2889 (Canada, Japan); A2892 (China, Hong Kong); A2891 (Russia)
Versions: A3520 (International); A3258 (USA); A3519 (Middle East, Canada, Mexico); (China)
Display
Size
6.1"
6.3"
Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
PPI
1179
1206
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass
Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5
Performance
Chipset
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
Apple A19 (3 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth)
Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4xX.X GHz)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM, 1TB 6GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAFTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Front Camera
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OISSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, stereo sound rec.
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3200 mAh
3692 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3200 mAh (12.38 Wh)
Li-Ion 3692 mAh
Charging Details
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless (MagSafe)15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)4.5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147.5 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm (5.81 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight
206 g
177 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass back
Colors
Space Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple
Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.15 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body)
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
· Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 18.5
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✓
✓
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

