Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Updated Jun 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Apple iPhone 15 Pro has a newer model: Apple iPhone 16 Pro →

Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a newer model: Apple iPhone 18 Pro →

Verdict

Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads overall

Apple iPhone 17 Pro · 81 overall, #28 of 139

Apple iPhone 15 Pro · 76 overall, #68 of 139

Key differences

Optical zoomApple iPhone 17 Pro 4× vs 3×
Geekbench single-core scoreApple iPhone 17 Pro 3,846 vs 2,922
Battery capacityApple iPhone 17 Pro 3,998 vs 3,274 mAh
ProtectionApple iPhone 17 Pro Ceramic Shield 2 vs Ceramic Shield
WeightApple iPhone 15 Pro 19 g lighter

Scores by Category

iPhone 17 Pro wins 8 of 14 categories · iPhone 15 Pro wins 1

Category	iPhone 17 ProiPhone 15 Pro	Lead
Display		Tie
Rear Camera		Tie
Power & Battery		+10
Benchmark		+18
Chip		+8
Memory		+21
Security		Tie
Design & Weight		+10
Miscellaneous		+7
Storage		+20
Cellular		Tie
Front Camera		+8
Connectivity		+9
Sensors		Tie

Physical Comparison

iPhone 17 ProiPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 17 Pro is 19 g (10%) heavier than iPhone 15 Pro.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

iPhone 17 Pro

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iPhone 15 Pro

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Detailed Specifications

Feature	iPhone 17 Pro	iPhone 15 Pro
Model

Memory

Feature	iPhone 17 Pro	iPhone 15 Pro
RAM capacity	12 GB50% more	8 GB
Memory technology	N/A	N/A

Storage

Feature	iPhone 17 Pro	iPhone 15 Pro
Storage capacity	256 GB100% more	128 GB
Is expandable	No	No

Display

Feature	iPhone 17 Pro	iPhone 15 Pro
Size	6.3 in3% more	6.1 in
Resolution	1206 × 2622 px	1179 × 2556 px
Pixel density	460 PPI	460 PPI
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Display technology
Protection
Pen support	No	No
Screen-to-body ratio	90%	88%

Rear Camera

Feature	iPhone 17 Pro	iPhone 15 Pro
Rear camera (megapixels)	48 MP	48 MP
Rear camera aperture	1.8	1.78
Optical zoom	4×33% more	3×
High Dynamic Range (HDR)	Yes	Yes
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)	Yes	Yes
Number of cameras	3	3
Other cameras	48 MP f/2.8, 48 MP ultrawide f/2.2	12 MP telephoto f/2.8, 12 MP ultrawide f/2.2

Feature	iPhone 17 Pro	iPhone 15 Pro
Front camera (megapixels)	18 MP50% more	12 MP
Front camera aperture	1.9	1.9

Feature	iPhone 17 Pro	iPhone 15 Pro
Cellular technology
SIM type
Dual-sim support	Yes	Yes

Feature	iPhone 17 Pro	iPhone 15 Pro
Bluetooth technology
Wi-Fi technology
Connector
Headphone jack	No	No

Feature	iPhone 17 Pro	iPhone 15 Pro
NFC sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope sensor	Yes	Yes
Magnetic field sensor	Yes	Yes
Atmospheric pressure sensor	Yes	Yes
GPS sensor	Yes	Yes

Design & Weight

Feature	iPhone 17 Pro	iPhone 15 Pro
Color	N/A
Dimensions	7.19 × 15 × 0.88 cm	7.06 × 14.66 × 0.825 cm
Weight	206 g	187 g9% less

Power & Battery

Feature	iPhone 17 Pro	iPhone 15 Pro
Battery capacity	3,998 mAh22% more	3,274 mAh
Wireless charging support	Yes	Yes
Fast charging support	Yes	Yes

Benchmark

Feature	iPhone 17 Pro	iPhone 15 Pro
Antutu score	2,430,575	N/A
Geekbench single-core score	3,84632% more	2,922
Geekbench multi-core score	9,92338% more	7,172

Miscellaneous

Feature	iPhone 17 Pro	iPhone 15 Pro
Release date	September 19, 2025	September 22, 2023
Security updates until	2030	2028
SAR (Head)	1.19 W/kg	1.14 W/kg4% less
SAR (Body)	1.19 W/kg	1.16 W/kg3% less
Dust & Water resistance
Operating system

Security

Feature	iPhone 17 Pro	iPhone 15 Pro
Fingerprint scanner	No	No
Advanced face scanner	Yes	Yes

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.