Brief
iPhone 18 Pro versus 17 Pro: specs, price and upgrade value
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro adds a faster chip, variable‑aperture camera and longer battery life but costs £100 more than the 17 Pro.
By Felo News Desk · Published
According to the Independent, the iPhone 18 Pro launches with a faster A20 Pro chip, a variable‑aperture main camera and up to three extra hours of video‑playback battery life, while the entry price is £1,199 for the 256 GB model – £100 more than the 17 Pro.
The 18 Pro retains the 6.3‑inch OLED display, 120 Hz refresh rate and aluminium unibody of the 17 Pro, but is slightly heavier at 211 g. Its camera suite includes three 48 MP rear lenses (main, ultra‑wide and telephoto) and an 18 MP selfie sensor, whereas the 17 Pro also has three 48 MP rear lenses but lacks the variable aperture.
Both phones share the same dimensions (150 mm × 71.9 mm × 8.75 mm) and offer storage options up to 2 TB. The Independent notes that the 17 Pro can be found at a £100 discount from third‑party retailers, making it a more cost‑effective choice for most users.
Key facts
- iPhone 18 Pro starts at £1,199 for the 256 GB model, £100 more than the 17 Pro. (independent.co.uk)
- The 18 Pro uses Apple’s A20 Pro chip, while the 17 Pro uses the A19 Pro chip. (independent.co.uk)
- Both models have a 6.3‑inch OLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate and identical dimensions. (independent.co.uk)
- Battery life improves from up to 31 hours video playback on the 17 Pro to up to 34 hours on the 18 Pro. (independent.co.uk)
- The 18 Pro adds a variable‑aperture main camera, whereas the 17 Pro has a fixed‑aperture 48 MP camera. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: An expert compares the phones”
