Written By Divya
iPhone 17 Pro offers notably longer battery life, lasting up to 33 hours of video playback, outperforming the iPhone 16 Pro’s 27-hour limit. Some experts say that the iPhone 17 Pro packs a 4252mAh, while the iPhone 16 Pro packs 3582mAh.
The iPhone 17 Pro comes with 12GB RAM, compared to 8GB on the 16 Pro, improving multitasking and future-proofing the device.
Starting storage has doubled to 256GB on the 17 Pro, and its display brightness reaches 3000 nits, much brighter than the 16 Pro’s 2000 nits.
The 17 Pro features a triple 48MP rear camera setup – main, ultra-wide, and telephoto, while the iPhone 16 Pro comes with a 48MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, and a 12MP telephoto camera.
The iPhone 16 Pro comes with a 12MP front camera, however, Apple has introduced an 18MP selfie camera with Center Stage, that too on the entire lineup.
The iPhone 16 Pro was launched at Rs 1,19,900 for the base variant of 128GB. However, the iPhone 17 Pro starts at Rs 1,34,900 for the 256GB storage variant. Currently, you can find the iPhone 16 Pro at Rs 1,12,900 without bank offers, though festive discounts may narrow the gap.
While the iPhone 17 Pro offers latest features, stronger chipset, large battery and different design, the iPhone 16 Pro remains a strong flagship choice for cost-conscious users seeking excellent performance.