iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro: Camera, Specs, and Price in India Compared

Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro has definitely arrived with considerable upgrades for both performance- and camera-wise. It is really worth noting how it stands stylistically against last year's iPhone 16 Pro in terms of specs, camera system, and pricing in India.

Price and Availability of the iPhone 17 Pro vs 16 Pro in India

• iPhone 17 Pro (256GB): ₹1,34,900
• iPhone 16 Pro (128GB at launch): ₹1,29,900

If anything, the iPhone 17 Pro is costing a little more, but the iPhone 16 Pro should be seeing some steep discounting as well on Amazon and Flipkart sales, making it a far more wallet-friendly choice for buyers.

iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro: Camera Comparison

iPhone 17 Pro:

• Triple rear Fusion Camera System
• 48MP primary sensor
• 48MP ultra-wide sensor
• 48MP periscope telephoto lens
• 18MP front camera with Center Stage for selfies and video calls

iPhone 16 Pro:

• Triple rear camera setup.
• 48MP primary sensor.
• 48MP ultra-wide sensor.
• 12MP periscope telephoto lens (no Fusion Camera system).
• 12MP front camera.

📸 Verdict: The iPhone 17 Pro clearly takes the lead with its 48MP periscope telephoto lens and upgraded 18MP front camera for sharper selfies and video clarity.

iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro: Specifications

iPhone 17 Pro:

• 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with the 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate
• Runs on the Apple A19 Pro chipset
• 3988mAh battery with fast charging support

iPhone 16 Pro:

• 6.3-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate and ceramic shield glass 2 protection
• Runs on an Apple A18 Pro chipset with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage
• 3582mAh battery with regular charging support

Conclusion: The iPhone 17 Pro exists as a performance champion and muscle on the efficiency front due to its gigantic battery and A19 Pro chipset.

Final Takeaway

The iPhone 17 Pro is a compact powerhouse, with:

✅ The latest 48MP Fusion camera system

✅ More powerful with the A19 Pro chipset

✅ Larger battery of 3988mAh

The iPhone 16 Pro is still working great and would be a great buy at a discount. Buyers in search of performance upgrades and camera upgrades would want to unlock their wallets for the iPhone 17 Pro, whereas the not-so-rich Apple fans would consider the iPhone 16 Pro value for their bucks.