Description
The iPhone 17 Pro is one of Apple’s 2025 flagship models, designed from the inside out for performance, thermal efficiency, and camera capabilities.
It features a heat-forged aluminum unibody enclosure that also acts as a heat spreader, together with a vapor chamber design to better manage thermals for sustained performance.
The front uses Ceramic Shield 2, which is claimed to have ~3× better scratch resistance than previous generations, while the back also has improved crack resistance.
It supports Pro-level camera features: three 48 MP “Fusion” lenses (main, ultra-wide, telephoto) and an 18 MP Center Stage front camera.
The telephoto camera uses a tetraprism design and supports up to 8× optical-quality zoom (covering a wide focal range)
Battery life is significantly improved over earlier models; the iPhone 17 Pro is rated for up to 33 hours video playback under ideal conditions.
Apple claims this is “their best ever” iPhone performance with this model, driven by the A19 Pro chip plus enhanced thermal design.
Technical Data
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Display | 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED (all-screen) |
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Resolution | 2622 × 1206 pixels (~460 ppi) |
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ProMotion variable refresh rate up to 120 Hz | |
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Contrast & brightness | 1,000 nits typical; 1,600 nits HDR peak; ~3,000 nits outdoor peak |
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Dimensions & Weight | 150.0 × 71.9 × 8.75 mm |
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Weight | 206 grams |
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Processor / Chipset | Apple A19 Pro |
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6-core CPU + 6-core GPU (with Neural Accelerators) | |
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Memory & Storage | 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM |
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Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
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Rear Cameras | • Main (Wide) — 48 MP Fusion (ƒ/1.8 approx) |
• Ultra-Wide — 48 MP Fusion | |
• Telephoto — 48 MP Fusion + tetraprism design, equivalent to ~200 mm (8× optical-quality zoom) | |
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LiDAR / TOF 3D scanner support | |
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Front Camera | 18 MP Center Stage (wide) |
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Supports advanced video features (ProRes, etc.) | |
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Battery & Power / Charging | Battery: ≈ 4,252 mAh (for eSIM variant) |
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Video playback up to 33 hours | |
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Up to 50% charge in ~20 minutes (with high-wattage adapter) | |
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Wireless | MagSafe, Qi 2 |
Wired | USB-C (fast charging) |
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Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth (latest version), Ultra Wide Band, NFC |
Dual SIM support (eSIM / nano-SIM depending on region) | |
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USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) via USB-C (in some models) | |
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Durability / Water & Dust | IP68 rating: up to 6 meters for 30 minutes |
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Front | Ceramic Shield 2 |
Back | improved crack resistance |
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Other Features | Action button (customizable) |
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Face ID | |
Pro video formats | ProRes, ProRes RAW, Genlock support |
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Camera Control interface | |
Thermal management via vapor chamber + aluminum body | |
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Supports satellite features (Emergency SOS, etc.) in supported regions | |
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