iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: Price, Specs, Camera & Features

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro brings a new A20 Pro chip, variable-aperture main camera, improved battery life, and additional camera controls over the iPhone 17 Pro. The two Pro models keep the same 6.3-inch display, 120Hz ProMotion, and 48MP Pro Fusion camera setup, but several hardware changes set the newer model apart from its predecessor.

iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro 

In India, the iPhone 18 Pro starts at ₹1,64,900, while the iPhone 17 Pro originally launched at ₹1,34,900 for 256GB. Apple lists the iPhone 18 Pro in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB capacities.

iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: Price in India

The biggest immediate difference is the starting price. The iPhone 18 Pro costs ₹30,000 more than the iPhone 17 Pro's original launch price for the 256GB configuration. Apple's current India store lists the iPhone 18 Pro from ₹1,64,900.

iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: Specs compared

Both phones have a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with ProMotion adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz, Always-On functionality and a peak outdoor brightness of 3,000 nits. The iPhone 18 Pro, however, introduces a redesigned Dynamic Island capable of displaying up to three Live Activities simultaneously.

The A20 Pro is manufactured using a 2nm process and adds a 7-core GPU and Dual 16-core Neural Engines. Apple says the GPU can be up to 40% faster than the A19 Pro, while the new thermal system is designed to improve sustained performance.

iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: Camera differences

Camera hardware is one of the most significant changes. Both phones use a 48MP Pro Fusion camera system with Main, Ultra Wide and Telephoto cameras. However, the iPhone 18 Pro adds a variable aperture to its 48MP Fusion Main camera, with ƒ/1.48, ƒ/1.8, ƒ/2.8 and ƒ/4.0 settings. It also adds dedicated Pro controls for aperture, shutter speed, white balance and histogram viewing.

The iPhone 18 Pro also supports Apple Reference Image, improved low-light video and smart focus tracking. Both models support 4K Dolby Vision recording up to 120fps through the Fusion Main camera.

Battery, charging and other features

Battery life also moves forward on the iPhone 18 Pro. Apple lists up to 34 hours of video playback for the model in its India comparison, compared with up to 31 hours for the iPhone 17 Pro. The newer phone can reach 50% charge in around 15 minutes with a compatible 60W-capable adapter and USB-C cable.

Both models support MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W, USB-C connectivity, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Apple Intelligence, Face ID, Crash Detection and Emergency SOS.

The iPhone 18 Pro is available in Black, Silver, Glacier and Burgundy, while the iPhone 17 Pro comes in Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue and Silver.

iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: What has changed?

The iPhone 18 Pro keeps the core 6.3-inch Pro design familiar while adding upgrades in processing, photography, battery life and thermal management. Its A20 Pro chip, variable-aperture 48MP main camera, additional camera controls, redesigned Dynamic Island and faster charging distinguish it from the iPhone 17 Pro.

The iPhone 17 Pro, meanwhile, retains a 48MP triple-camera system, A19 Pro processor, 120Hz ProMotion display, 18MP Centre Stage front camera and USB-C connectivity. Its original Indian starting price was ₹1,34,900.

FAQs

1. What is the iPhone 18 Pro price in India?

The iPhone 18 Pro starts at ₹1,64,900 for the 256GB model in India, and the 512GB version costs ₹1,89,900, while 1TB and 2TB variants are priced at ₹2,39,900 and ₹3,14,900, respectively.

2. Does the iPhone 18 Pro have a better camera than the iPhone 17 Pro?

The iPhone 18 Pro adds a variable-aperture 48MP Fusion Main camera, Pro camera controls, smart focus tracking and improved low-light video. Both phones have 48MP Main, Ultra Wide and Telephoto cameras.

3. Does the iPhone 18 Pro have better battery life?

Yes. Apple lists up to 34 hours of video playback for the iPhone 18 Pro compared with up to 31 hours for the iPhone 17 Pro. The newer model also supports faster wired charging.