iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Pro
Same Screen Size, Different Chip and Cameras. Compare Them and See the Price!
The short answer
iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro both have a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion, an 18MP Center Stage front camera, USB-C, 5G and Wi-Fi 7.
iPhone 17 Pro adds the A19 Pro chip, a third 48MP Telephoto camera with up to 8x optical-quality zoom, professional video formats such as ProRes, and a 1TB storage option. iPhone 17 costs less and comes in more colours.
Side by side
| iPhone 17 | iPhone 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR with ProMotion and Always-On display | 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR with ProMotion and Always-On display |
| Chip | Apple A19: 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine | Apple A19 Pro: 6-core CPU, 6-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine |
| Rear cameras | 48MP Dual Fusion system: 48MP Main and 48MP Ultra Wide, with an optical-quality 2x Telephoto option | 48MP Pro Fusion system: 48MP Main, 48MP Ultra Wide and 48MP Telephoto, with optical-quality 2x, 4x and 8x options and digital zoom up to 40x |
| Front camera | 18MP Center Stage | 18MP Center Stage |
| Video | 4K Dolby Vision, Cinematic mode, Action mode | 4K Dolby Vision up to 120 frames per second, ProRes, ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 |
| Design | Aluminium with Ceramic Shield 2 on the front and a glass back | Aluminium unibody with Ceramic Shield 2 on the front, Ceramic Shield on the back and vapour cooling |
| Storage options at iShure | 256GB or 512GB | 256GB, 512GB or 1TB |
| Colours at iShure | Black, White, Mist Blue, Lavender, Sage | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7 | USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7 |
| Price at iShure | From R19 810,02View options | From R27 437,25View options |
Prices are in South African rand and include VAT. Delivery anywhere in South Africa is R100 per order. Specifications are those listed on each iShure product page.
Which one is for you?
Choose iPhone 17 if
- You want the lower price.
- You use your phone for messaging, photos, video, browsing and everyday apps.
- You want more colour choices.
- 256GB or 512GB of storage is enough for you.
Choose iPhone 17 Pro if
- You want the Telephoto camera with up to 8x optical-quality zoom.
- You record professional video in ProRes, ProRes RAW or Apple Log 2.
- You want the A19 Pro chip for gaming, content creation and demanding apps.
- You need 1TB of storage.
FAQs
What is the difference between iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro?
Both have a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion. iPhone 17 Pro has the A19 Pro chip instead of the A19, a third 48MP Telephoto camera with optical-quality zoom up to 8x, professional video formats including ProRes, and a 1TB storage option.
Do iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro have the same screen size?
Yes. Both have a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion and an Always-On display.
What comes in the box?
Both include the iPhone and a 1 metre USB-C Charge Cable. The power adapter and headphones are sold separately.
Does iShure deliver nationwide?
Yes. iShure delivers anywhere in South Africa for a shipment fee of R100 per order. Prices are shown in rand and include VAT.
Are these products new?
Yes. iShure sells new and sealed Apple products, and is registered as part of the Apple reseller programme.
Last updated: 13 October 2026