Head to head
iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro
Full specs side by side — plus the one table nobody else shows you: what each phone actually costs to repair.
At a glance
- iPhone 17 Pro is the newer phone (2025 vs 2024).
- iPhone 17 Pro carries the bigger battery (4,252 mAh vs 3,582 mAh).
- iPhone 16 Pro is lighter (199 g vs 206 g).
- iPhone 16 Pro is cheaper to fix — screen replacement runs $279 vs $329 at our counter.
Specifications
Spec for spec.
| iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 2025-09-19 | 2024-09-20 |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED Super Retina XDR (ProMotion) | 6.3" LTPO OLED Super Retina XDR (ProMotion) |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2622x1206 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Chip | A19 Pro | A18 Pro |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Rear cameras | 48MP Fusion wide + 48MP ultrawide + 48MP 4x telephoto (8x optical-quality) | 48MP Fusion wide + 48MP ultrawide + 12MP 5x telephoto |
| Front camera | 18MP Center Stage | 12MP TrueDepth |
| Battery | 4252 mAh | 3582 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C, 40W wired (50% in 20 min), MagSafe 25W, Qi2 25W | USB-C, 20W+ wired (50% in 30 min), MagSafe 25W, Qi2 15W |
| Dimensions (mm) | 150.0 x 71.9 x 8.75 | 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.25 |
| Weight | 206 g | 199 g |
| Colors at launch | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, NFC, UWB, Thread | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB, Thread |
| OS at launch | iOS 26 | iOS 18 |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| SIM | eSIM only (US) | eSIM only (US) |
Specs reflect the US models as published by the manufacturer.
What buyers pick
The configurations people actually choose.
Based on current used-market sales data, updated August 2026.
| iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Most-chosen color | Silver | Black |
| Most-chosen storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Repair pricing
What each costs to fix.
Real walk-in prices at BK Wireless — every repair backed by a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
| Repair | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen replacement | $329 | $279 |
| Battery replacement | $119 | $109 |
FAQ
iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro, answered.
Which is newer, the iPhone 17 Pro or the iPhone 16 Pro?
The iPhone 17 Pro is newer — it launched in 2025, while the iPhone 16 Pro launched in 2024.
Which has the bigger battery?
The iPhone 17 Pro: 4,252 mAh vs 3,582 mAh.
Which is cheaper to repair?
Screen replacement is $279 for the iPhone 16 Pro and $329 for the iPhone 17 Pro at BK Wireless — both with a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
Does BK Wireless repair the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro?
Yes — both. Walk into 1054 Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway for same-day screen, battery, and charging port repairs on either phone, backed by a 60-day warranty. No appointment needed.
Can I trade in my old phone toward either one?
Yes. Bring your current phone and a photo ID — we test it in front of you and pay cash on the spot, working or broken.
Upgrading to either one?
Get cash for your current phone at 1054 Beach 20th Street — tested in front of you, paid on the spot.
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